NHS treatment of elderly failing 'basic human needs' - ombudsman

By 2011-02-15T10:19:00

Older person's hand being held by nurse

NHS treatment of older people is “failing to meet even the most basic standards of care” in some areas, a report published today by the health service ombudsman has found.

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