Mental Health Reform has expressed concern that no staff have yet been hired for Community Mental Health Teams – which the HSE have committed to.
The Government says the 414 doctors, psychologists and social workers will be in place by September – but Mental Health Reform says it’s concerned that the HSE overspend will prevent the appointments from taking place.
It’s issued an end of term postcard to TDs – reminding them of the Government’s own Vison for Change mental health policy.
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Director Orla Barry says the policy is failing to deliver on these community services:
