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Home care pressures leave 89-year-old in bed for up to 19 hours

Home care pressures leave 89-year-old in bed for up to 19 hours
BBC Northern Ireland Tuesday 30 June 2026, 23:01 UTC 1 min read
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Alison said carers now give her an evening meal and medication during an afternoon call at about 15:00 BST and help her to bed for the night.

Alison said carers now give her an evening meal and medication during an afternoon call at about 15:00 BST and help her to bed for the night.
Alison (PERSON)
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