The hospital in Co Antrim, which treats people with severe learning difficulties and mental health issues, is at the centre of what has been described as the UK's largest police investigation into the alleged abuse of vulnerable adults.

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Muckamore Abbey Hospital: Bad practices 'allowed to persist'

An inquiry into allegations of abuse at Muckamore Abbey Hospital begins public hearings in Belfast.

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The inquiry is examining allegations of abuse of patients at the facility in Co Antrim.

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Patients to be put at centre of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry – chairman

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Muckamore Abbey Hospital public inquiry into alleged widespread abuse of vulnerable adults begins in Belfast

Glynn Brown says he stopped counting after his son Araron was assaulted for the 15th time at hospital

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Muckamore abuse inquiry opens in Belfast after long campaign for answers

By Rebecca Black, PA Patients will be at the centre of proceedings in an inquiry into allegations of abuse at Muckamore Abbey Hospital, the inquiry chairman has stated. Tom Kark, chairman of the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry, said it is clear already that “bad practices were allowed to persist at the hospital to the terrible detriment of a number of patients”. The inquiry is examining...Source

Roscommon Herald

Patients to be put at centre of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry, says chairman

"Bad practices" were allowed at Muckamore Abbey Hospital to "the terrible detriment of a number of patients", the chair of an inquiry into the Co Antrim regional facility has said.

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Muckamore inquiry: 'Bad practices' allowed to the 'terrible detriment' of patients

More than 70 staff suspended and 34 arrested at psychiatric hospital in County Antrim since allegations came to light

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Inquiry opens into alleged patient abuse at Muckamore Abbey

Health Minister Robin Swann has issued a statement in relation to the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry.

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Statement by Robin Swann on Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry

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Muckamore Abbey Hospital in Co Antrim is at the centre of a major police investigation. 34 people have been arrested and eight have been charged with offences. More than 70 staff have been suspended as a precautionary measure. A statutory public inquiry into allegations of abuse at the hospital has begun.

Muckamore Abbey Hospital public inquiry into alleged widespread abuse of vulnerable adults begins in Belfast

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