Ministry of Disabled People launches investigation into deaths

The Ministry of Disabled People, has launched an independent investigation into the deaths of four people while in care. There have been 87 deaths of disabled people in care in the first seven months of this year. Whaikaha says many people in care have underlying health conditions, and most of the deaths were from natural causes, disease, or illness. However of the 87 deaths, four are now the subject of an independent investigation. Peter Reynolds is chief executive of New Zealand Disability Support Network who spoke to Charlotte Cook.