Commissioner finds breach after disabled woman had socks taped to hands

NZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesMonday 16 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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The Health and Disability Commissioner has found a breach after carers taped socks to a severely disabled woman's hands. The practice was used to prevent her from putting them in her mouth. Deputy Commissioner Rose Hall criticised the method, which carers acknowledged was not an ideal option.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 16 Jun 2025, 2:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 43 minutes
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Health and Disability Commissioner finds breach after disabled woman had socks taped to hands (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Disabled woman had socks taped to hands as restraint (opens in new tab)