The
Ombudsman has been investigating the High and Complex
Framework since early 2019.
The investigation centred
primarily on the shortage of specialist hospital
accommodation and the conditions in which some people are
being accommodated.
“We accept the Ombudsman’s
recommendations in this report,” says the Ministry’s
Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley
Bloomfield.
“It’s been important to the Ministry
to cooperate with this investigation and assist where we
can.
“We’ve taken time to review this report and
the Ombudsman’s recommendations. The Ministry has always
been committed to protecting the rights of people supported
by the Framework and improving their quality of