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Craigavon: Mum says her autistic son is like a prisoner in hospital

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At least 22 people in adult mental health hospitals can be discharged but have nowhere to go.

One patient has been in hospital for more than a year after a meltdown in January .

Sebastian , 19 , was born with autism and is non-verbal.

His mother Amanda said he is being treated like a 'prisoner with limited access to the outside world'.

“There are 204 adult mental health supported living placements across the Western Trust area," a spokesperson added. The Belfast Trust said it had fewer than five patients. The longest wait is currently 105 days ..

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