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Loneliness and social isolation drive elderly into rest homes

AUCKLAND: New research has found loneliness and social isolation can drive the elderly to prematurely… read more

Mental health facility remains hot spot for staff violence

NEW PLYMOUTH: Despite beefing up security last year, inappropriate and aggressive behaviour by patients against… read more

Poorly paid and under trained hospital guards at risk

HAMILTON: Do three unit standards prepare security guards to face down an agitated person wielding… read more

Mental health care failed woman arrested for harming

DUNEDIN: A district health board has been reprimanded for failing to adequately care for a… read more