Leigh Gath said inappropriate placements, in nursing homes and acute psychiatric services, had “a huge impact on quality of life”. “Some of the people they care for require around-the-clock care and so the carers get little rest,” Ms Gath said. The bulk of complaints related to social care services (169). As a result of the injury, the care facility she was living in could no longer accommodate her as she required 24-hour care. John has strong family support but they had not been included in care planning or future planning.

Source: Irish Examiner March 28, 2018 23:03 UTC