A critical shortage of emergency respite and home care services is affecting the health and wellbeing of families and patients choosing to receive care in their own homes in Victoria's north-west.
Sunraysia resident Robert Hughes, who has multiple sclerosis and lives alone, was left without home care services for several weeks and was forced to rely on his brother to provide 24-hour care.
Due to his condition, Mr Hughes needs professional assistance for all his personal care needs, with his carers required to operate lifting machines and other specialist healthcare equipment.
