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Muckamore Abbey controversy, and 麻豆社 appoints first LGBT correspondent

Families of Muckamore Abbey patients continue in call for public inquiry into state of care for vulnerable adults at the hospital.

麻豆社 Africa presenter Ben Hunte has been named as the corporation's first LGBT correspondent. The 麻豆社 said it was "aiming to create the most open, inclusive culture we can." Is it a must have position in 2018? Or is this another case of political correctness? Stephen got the views of John O'Doherty from the Rainbow Project and commentator Angela Epstein.

Also on the programme, families of relatives at Muckamore Abbey Hospital are still calling for a public inquiry into how and why their loved ones were so badly treated at the facility for people with severe learning disabilities. That's despite an apology from the top man at the Department of Health, Richard Pengelly, last night. Stephen heard from more families this morning.

And, the Nolan Show has been speaking to Doctor Colin Milliken a consultant psychiatrist at Muckamore Abbey Hospital and Chair of Intellectual Disability in Belfast Trust. Doctor Milliken has a senior role in the care and wellbeing of the people living in Muckamore. Stephen started by telling him that the Nolan Show had been speaking to families who had described the seclusion room as a dark dungeon. We asked for his reaction to that.

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  • Tue 18 Dec 2018 09:03

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