A man said his autistic son’s health deteriorated because the Western Trust did not properly address his needs. Our investigation found that the Trust failed to provide a reasonable level of care and support to both the boy and his family over a 21-year period.
The parents of a woman with multiple healthcare needs complained that she should have been cared for in a nursing home rather than a residential home. Our investigation found that the Trust properly assessed the woman’s needs and cared for her appropriately.
This report contains details of investigations into restrictive practices in schools, identifies recurring themes, and includes a number of recommendations to the Department of Education.