We’ve all heard about the shortage of hospital beds across the country but in fact, there are hundreds that could be available if they weren’t being used by patients who are technically well enough to go home but can’t. Around 1,500 Australians with disabilities are waiting to be discharged from hospital but they can’t because of NDIS delays. Lauren Day and Laura Kewley have the story. A statement from an NDIA spokesperson.
We’ve all heard about the shortage of hospital beds across the country but in fact, there are hundreds that could be available if they weren’t being used by patients who are technically well enough to go home but can’t.
Around 1,500 Australians with disabilities are waiting to be discharged from hospital but they can’t because of NDIS delays. Lauren Day and Laura Kewley have the story.