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# Carer abuse

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# Hiqa complaints

Carer called elderly dying patient a 'big fat c**t' and threw water over another

Documents released under the Freedom of Information Act show multiple instances of abuse and oversight.

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Mar 7th 2016, 5:13 PM

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Opinion: Domestic violence victims who are disabled face multiple obstacles to help

Often when we talk of services for women affected by domestic violence, we talk in terms of able-bodied, English speaking women – but that’s not the full picture.

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Sep 24th 2014, 1:00 PM

# Carer abuse

Alzheimer's patient beaten by carer at UK nursing home

A programme on BBC television tonight will highlight the abuse of an elderly patient at a care home in London last year.

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Apr 23rd 2012, 3:00 PM