Domiciliary care in Northern Ireland is “broken” according to a health chief who has warned of hundreds of new patients needing care packages every month with “no more money”.
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, CEO Roisin Coulter told Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) a “total overhaul” was required for the care of the elderly and vulnerable.
In a special meeting with the local authority, the health boss also stated that the trust was unable to accept any new patients with learning disabilities due to the ongoing Muckamore inquiry.
