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Son with complex needs being failed by system, says mum2 hours ago Share Save Kieron Tourish BBC News NI Share SaveSuzy Ward Suzy Ward says her son Eoin can be lively and full of funThe mother of a young Londonderry adult with complex needs has said the care system is failing him and many others his age.
Eoin Ward, 19, has a diagnosis of Down's syndrome, autism, and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
His mother Suzy, a former specialist and Emergency Department nurse, said he requires 24-hour care due to his complex needs and can at times present with challenging behaviours.
The Western Trust said that it cannot comment on individual cases, but it is aware of the family's concerns.
When he was in school, Eoin had someone look after him on a one-to-one basis.
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