Mental health facility criticised after failing to comply with regulations
Inspectors found serious issues relating to safety were not dealt with when raised
Inspectors found serious issues relating to safety were not dealt with when raised
Recent revelations show ‘catastrophic failure of oversight, supervision and accountability’
With patients being massively affected, doctors are stressing need for a ‘catch-up strategy’
Mental Health Commission criticises missing fire door and evacuation drills at various sites
St Stephen’s hospital operating culture reminiscent of one from ‘decades ago’ – report
Mentally ill prisoners ‘accumulating in jails’, Mental Health Commission says
While some need treatment for a physical problem, most are in the wrong place
Third of applications to have people detained under Mental Health Act came from gardaí
Legislation needed to ensure buildings are fit for purpose, Mental Health Commission says
Inspection deems facilities in Kildare and Cork unsuitable for demand
Residents in many psychiatric facilities are living in dirty, cramped rooms, report finds
Call for national director for mental health as ‘no-one accountable’
Mental Health Commission expresses concern at ‘notable increase’ of Covid-19
There were 17 coronavirus related deaths of residents in mental health facilities
‘Tsunami of need’ to treat the damage to mental health from pandemic
Mental Health Commission criticises ‘inconsistencies’ in staff testing for Covid-19
Mental Health Commission say some services are still waiting to hear about testing
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Mental Health Commission report finds treatment is effective, says chief executive
Mental health watchdog highlights deficiency in number of acute beds for older patients
Inspection found electro-compulsive therapy done without patient’s written permission
Report is highly critical of the use of restrictive practices in mental health units
Elm Mount Unit at St Vincent’s hospital fails compliance test for four consecutive years
Union urges Oireachtas group to run rule over finder fees paid to employment agencies
System for filling vacancies in health service is designed to frustrate, says Siptu
Mental Health Commission also finds several shortcomings at children’s unit in Galway
Mental Health Commission report finds that ‘too often’ facilities are ‘dirty and smelly’
Commission finds denial of physical healthcare to patients may cause 3,000 to die a year
Survey shows unhappiness with services, focus on medication and complaints process
Lingering disrespect for people with mental illness must be eradicated
John Farrelly is leaving the role of Charities’ Regulator after two years in that post
Most issues related to financial control, legitimacy and governance, watchdog says
Irish charities have income of €14.5 billion
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