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Last year
2024
Revealed: Widespread breaches of basic care standards at residential disability centres
The Journal Investigates analysed 900 inspection reports to reveal that two large providers failed to meet Hiqa standards in over 85% of inspections last year.
Ability West and the COPE Foundation were identified as the most problematic providers
Staffing was identified as one of the leading causes of regulation breaches
Burnout and low morale due to staff crisis is impacting care received by residents
All time
No new admissions at care home where residents 'regularly assaulted each other'