Disruption to mental health services across the north west this evening
There’s concern disruption to mental health services across the north west this evening could make some patients’ conditions worse. Around 6 thousand psychiatric nurses will be refusing do to any overtime in a dispute over staff shortages. Hundreds of appointments are expected to be cancelled, mainly in community-based facilities. Michele…
MacSharry claims children are being failed by mental health service
It’s been claimed children in the region are being failed by the mental health services. Deputy Marc MacSharry made the comments in the Dail when deputies put forward motions on mental health. According to new figures, mental health services are still short 2,671 staff that were outlined in the Vision…
Mental health programme to take place in Sligo
A mental health information programme for people with Schizophrenia, Psychosis or Bipolar Disorder is due to take place in Sligo. The EOLAS programme will work with service users and their families to provide information and promote recovery and was developed by Dr. Pat Gibbons and the Celbridge Adult Mental Health…
Vacant CAMHS posts as young people continue to wait for mental health services
There are 10 vacant fulltime posts in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Sligo/Leitrim. That’s in an area where more than 200 children and young people are waiting for access to the service. Figures released by the HSE in answer to a parliamentary question by Dublin Sinn Fein…
Mental health unit to be completed on time
The new mental health inpatient unit at Sligo University Hospital is expected to be completed as planned by the end of next year. Construction began on the 25 bedroom facility last month and it’s expected the unit will be operational by early 2020. The current service is based at St.…
Scanlon: Families with suicidal young people enduring ‘horrific ordeals’
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says mental health needs to be given the same priority as physical health. Fianna Fail Deputy Eamon Scanlon says he has been contacted by families who have had to visit hospital emergency departments with loved ones who were suicidal. But he says some were sent home with…
Leitrim campaigner says Donald Trump’s language is damaging
A well-known mental health campaigner from Leitrim says Donald Trump is abusing his power through the emotive and often damaging language he uses. Today marks the 1st anniversary of Trump being elected as US President. His language on twitter and in public is now well known. This week alone he…