Residents growing fears about use of bail accommodation in Derry
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People living close to accommodation in Derry where alleged offenders are being housed say they want assurances they are safe in their homes.
Problems have surfaced in different parts of the city over the past year, during which time local residents have voiced their concerns to local politicians and all organisations involved.
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) acknowledges that demand for emergency housing has increased significantly during the pandemic, resulting in the use of ‘non-standard accommodation’.
Defendants regularly appear at Derry Magistrates Court with addresses at the local emergency accommodation.
Seven people are to be prosecuted for alleged mistreatment of patients at a Northern Ireland hospital for adults with severe learning disabilities and mental health needs.
It is understood the seven facing charges are staff members at Muckamore Abbey Hospital’s psychiatric intensive care unit.
The charges announced by the Northern Ireland Public Prosecution Service (PPS) include alleged ill-treatment and wilful neglect of patients contrary to the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986.
The announcement comes after a lengthy police investigation into claims of patient abuse at the Co Antrim facility, which is operated by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.