Carer who took 'demeaning' videos of dementia patients sentenced

BBC UK Monday 27 July 2026, 11:58 UTC 1 min read

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28-year-old Ciara Corvan was working at Craigavon Area Hospital in 2023 when she took the videos.

Carer (PERSON) Ciara Corvan (PERSON) Craigavon Area Hospital (ORG)

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