More than 1,000 people have died of thirst or with dehydration a contributory factor in their deaths in care homes over the last decade, figures released to the Daily Telegraph under freedom of information laws reveal.
Campaigners said the figures raise further concerns about the standards of care for the vulnerable.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies