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Families Demand Adult Protection Bill After Muckamore Abuse

1/23/2026

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Families affected by abuse at Muckamore Abbey Hospital are advocating for a new Adult Protection Bill to prevent future incidents.
At a Stormont Health Committee meeting, Glynn Brown from Action for Muckamore said safeguarding failings and policy enforcement require dedicated CCTV legislation in care settings.
Catherine Fox described a toxic culture that allowed abuse to persist and noted that concerns were often dismissed, highlighting that accountability is essential.

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Families affected by abuse at Muckamore Abbey Hospital are advocating for a new Adult Protection Bill to prevent future incidents.
At a Stormont Health Committee meeting, Glynn Brown from Action for Muckamore said safeguarding failings and policy enforcement require dedicated CCTV legislation in care settings.
Catherine Fox described a toxic culture that allowed abuse to persist and noted that concerns were often dismissed, highlighting that accountability is essential.