Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Hunter Disability Provider Under Investigation Over Deaths In Group Homes.

Hunter based disability provider, Lifestyle Solutions has come under the national media spotlight following shocking allegations of abuse towards clients.

The A.B.C's Four Corners program revealed horrific cases of physical and sexual abuse taking place in group homes.

It's also been revealed four Hunter clients of the organisation died in 2014, with practice failures being blamed.

Deputy NSW Ombudsman, Steve Kinmond says a wide-ranging investigation is under way into Lifestyle Solutions.

"We saw enough evidence of significant matters that should not have taken place, to draw a line in the sand and to say we need a broad practice review as to the operations of Lifestyle Solutions," he said.

Deputy NSW Ombudsman Steve Kinmond Picture: abc.net.au