Mental health facility criticised after failing to comply with regulations
Inspectors found serious issues relating to safety were not dealt with when raised
Camhs to be independently reviewed following Kerry report
Recent revelations show ‘catastrophic failure of oversight, supervision and accountability’
The pandemic devastated our health system. Now it’s time to fix it
With patients being massively affected, doctors are stressing need for a ‘catch-up strategy’
Fire safety risks among problems identified in HSE-run psychiatric units
Mental Health Commission criticises missing fire door and evacuation drills at various sites
Staff at Cork mental health unit found to be dismissive and negative around patients
St Stephen’s hospital operating culture reminiscent of one from ‘decades ago’ – report
Treatment of mentally ill prisoners ‘must be addressed with extreme urgency’
Mentally ill prisoners ‘accumulating in jails’, Mental Health Commission says
Why are children with mental health problems ending up in A&E?
While some need treatment for a physical problem, most are in the wrong place
Number of involuntary mental health detention requests from gardaí ‘alarming’
Third of applications to have people detained under Mental Health Act came from gardaí
Watchdog urges investment in infection control for mental health facilities
Legislation needed to ensure buildings are fit for purpose, Mental Health Commission says
People with mental illness should be treated close to home, health body says
Inspection deems facilities in Kildare and Cork unsuitable for demand
Mental health centres found to be unsuitable after ‘years of neglect’
Residents in many psychiatric facilities are living in dirty, cramped rooms, report finds
Mental health supports being provided during pandemic by ‘well intentioned’ but untrained people
Call for national director for mental health as ‘no-one accountable’
Number of mental health facilities affected by Covid-19 has tripled since New Year
Mental Health Commission expresses concern at ‘notable increase’ of Covid-19
Mental health services urged to identify Covid-19 risks
There were 17 coronavirus related deaths of residents in mental health facilities
Action needed to prepare for second wave in mental health settings, committee told
‘Tsunami of need’ to treat the damage to mental health from pandemic
‘Unacceptable’ delays in testing for staff in mental health units – Commission
Mental Health Commission criticises ‘inconsistencies’ in staff testing for Covid-19
Covid-19: ‘Significant inconsistencies’ in testing of mental health staff
Mental Health Commission say some services are still waiting to hear about testing
Coronavirus: How the Covid-19 crisis may reshape air travel
Amid the easing of some restrictions, airline industry faces continued turbulence
ECT ‘benefits majority’ despite Hollywood portrayals
Mental Health Commission report finds treatment is effective, says chief executive
Community mental health supports ‘almost totally absent’ – report
Mental health watchdog highlights deficiency in number of acute beds for older patients
Mental health centre carried out treatment without consent – report
Inspection found electro-compulsive therapy done without patient’s written permission
Patient kept in seclusion for 111 hours in Central Mental Hospital
Report is highly critical of the use of restrictive practices in mental health units
Dublin mental health centre falls short on physical restraint code
Elm Mount Unit at St Vincent’s hospital fails compliance test for four consecutive years
HSE pays thousands to agencies to hire staff, says Siptu
Union urges Oireachtas group to run rule over finder fees paid to employment agencies
Mental health services have 2,600 fewer staff than recommended, Oireachtas told
System for filling vacancies in health service is designed to frustrate, says Siptu
Woman in overcrowded Central Mental Hospital forced to sleep in interview room
Mental Health Commission also finds several shortcomings at children’s unit in Galway
Use of seclusion and physical restraint in mental health units is ‘cause for concern’
Mental Health Commission report finds that ‘too often’ facilities are ‘dirty and smelly’
Rights of many with mental illness being breached, report claims
Commission finds denial of physical healthcare to patients may cause 3,000 to die a year
Widespread dissatisfaction with mental health services
Survey shows unhappiness with services, focus on medication and complaints process
Mental health services should offer hope and healing
Lingering disrespect for people with mental illness must be eradicated
New chief executive appointed to Mental Health Commission
John Farrelly is leaving the role of Charities’ Regulator after two years in that post
Half of concerns to Charities Regulator related to unregistered groups
Most issues related to financial control, legitimacy and governance, watchdog says
Government and public bodies largest source of income for charities, says report
Irish charities have income of €14.5 billion
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