Concern Over Changes To Care Rules For Sick Children

Concern is being expressed in Clare about a lack of communication from the HSE on controversial new rules surrounding home care for disabled children.

Since January, the HSE has introduced a new ‘in loco parentis’ clause in all home care plans for sick children.

It requires a parent, or other suitable adult, to be at home at all times with the child while the agency staff are also present.

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Independent Ennis Councillor Ann Norton, who’s a member of the HSE’s Regional Health Forum West, isn’t happy with how it’s being rolled out.