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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Young

Care worker posted Snapchat photos and videos ‘mocking dementia patients’

Health Care Assistant Ciara Corvan leaves Craigavon Crown Court - (PA)

A care worker who took photos of dementia patients and put them on Snapchat has been sentenced at court.

Ciara Corvan, 28, committed the offences while working as a healthcare assistant at a specialist ward for dementia patients at the Bluestone Unit at Craigavon Area Hospital. She was handed a probation order and given 100 hours of community service.

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