The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman, Margaret Kelly, has called for clarity over who is responsible for paying the care fees of adults who have a combination of health and social care needs, including those in residential or nursing homes.

Jesús Maeztu señala sobre la atención a las personas mayores en las residencias que "pasan los meses y no veo que se esté haciendo algo para cambiar esta estructura, este modelo de atención caduco e injusto.

Ombudsperson Jay Chalke is calling on the province to amend its long-term care visits policy to address outstanding fairness concerns, and to ensure the policy is implemented consistently across all health authorities.

Les hacemos llegar el 4. Reporte Semanal de “Derechos Humanos en Perspectiva Internacional” elaborado por el Programa de Observación y Asistencia para el Fortalecimiento de las Defensorías del Pueblo, que forma parte de la Unidad de Política Institucional de la Defensoría del Pueblo de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (Argentina).

L’avis du Médiateur fédéral appuiera les discussions de la commission Justice de la Chambre sur la proposition de loi visant à accorder un statut légal et une protection aux lanceurs d’alerte.

A Cornish woman was left without the support she needed after the council told her she could not pay her daughter to care for her, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman said.

The Ombudsman opened an own-initiative inquiry into the role of the Commission in ensuring that member state governments use EU funds with a view to promoting independent living for persons with disabilities and older persons, and transitioning away from residential care institutions. The inquiry takes place against the background of the COVID-19 pandemic, which had devastating consequences for people in these institutions.

An online event on “Protecting displaced and stateless persons and the role and experiences of NHRIs” will be held on 16 February 2021 (14h00 – 15h30 CET) on Teams. The online event is co-hosted by GANHRI, UNHCR and the Permanent Mission of Norway in Geneva.