Ombudsman: Young People Living "Wasted Lives" In Nursing Homes

Wednesday, 5 May 2021 08:42

A significant number of people under the age of 65 who live with a disability, are living in homes against their wishes.

Younger people are living "wasted lives" in nursing homes due to a lack of State support, that's according to the Ombudsman.

Ombudsman, Peter Tyndall, says a significant number of individuals under the age of 65 who live with a disability, are living in homes against their wishes.

Tyndall noted many believed their stay was temporary, and some with disabilities did not give informed consent about being placed in a facility long-term.

There are over 1,300 people under 65 living in nursing homes.

Those that spoke with the Ombudsman said they want to live at home.

Here are just some of their voices telling us how they ended up in a nursing home. pic.twitter.com/DKD2waIbIt
— Ombudsman's Office (@OfficeOmbudsman) May 5, 2021

There are more than 1,300 under 65s in nursing homes in Ireland.

Mr. Tyndall says people want to live at home with help from the State:

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