Today, the long-awaited Report of the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Public Inquiry was published by the Inquiry Chairman, Tom Kark KC.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland has issued a statement in response to the publication.
A spokesperson for the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland, said:
“The public inquiry has been a vital but lengthy process, and its conclusions must deliver meaningful and lasting change.
“Patients with learning disabilities were let down by the healthcare provided at Muckamore Abbey Hospital, with devastating consequences for them, their families and carers.
“People being treated in mental health facilities, who are among the most vulnerable in our society, deserve safe and compassionate care. Their families and carers also deserve reassurance that their loved ones are being looked after with integrity and kindness.
“The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland strongly supports the Inquiry’s recommendations to ensure the highest standards of care are delivered for every patient.”
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