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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Henry Belot

More than 1,000 cases of neglect reported each month in Australia’s aged care homes

Old man's hands
Neglect might involve the withholding of basic provisions such as food, hygiene, appropriate accommodation or medication. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

More than 1,000 cases of neglect are being reported in residential aged care homes each month, prompting a warning from the sector’s regulator.

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) has flagged “a concerning spike” in neglect cases over the past 12 months and raised concerns about inadequate care standards.

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