Bloomfield hospital is the only multidisciplinary residential centre for people with Huntington’s disease who require complex care. Photograph: Bryan O’BrienA charity representing people with Huntington’s disease has said it is “worried and saddened” by mistreatment findings at a south Dublin hospital that cares for patients with the condition. On Wednesday The Irish Times reported on the findings of an independent investigation into Bloomfield hospital in Rathfarnham, which identified mistreatment of residents. Bloomfield hospital, which cares for patients with enduring mental health conditions as well as neuropsychiatric disorders, is the only multidisciplinary residential centre for people with Huntington’s disease who require complex care. In a statement the board of the Huntington’s Disease Association of Ireland (HDAI) said it “is worried and saddened by serious concerns made in relation to Bloomfield Hospital”.

Source: The Irish Times December 19, 2025 15:44 UTC