Dozens of older people and their families are taking legal action over hospital discharge decisions against their wishes.

 


Delays in long-promised legislation are being linked to a rise in cases, with concerns also being raised in the North West.

 


HSE legal costs related to these disputes have reached almost €1 million, while hospital bed pressure is increasing.

 


Speaking to Ocean FM News, Noel Baker says older people and their families are engaged in legal battles to stop them being discharged from hospitals into nursing homes.

 

Dozens of older people and their families are taking legal action over hospital discharge decisions against their wishes.
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 Delays in long-promised legislation are being linked to a rise in cases, with concerns also being raised in the North West.
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 HSE legal costs related to these disputes have reached almost &euro;1 million, while hospital bed pressure is increasing.
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 Speaking to Ocean FM News, Noel Baker says older people and their families are engaged in legal battles to stop them being discharged from hospitals into nursing homes.
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