8 May 2023

Vulnerable disabled people discharged "too soon", says care provider

From Morning Report, 7:39 am on 8 May 2023

Two severely disabled people in residential care were sent home from hospital still seriously ill, with one readmitted within 24 hours, later dying in hospital.

Disability advocates and families say vulnerable people are falling through the gaps in the health system because no-one wants to pick up the tab for their care.

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Ruth Hill reports.