HSE mental health funding delays will have human cost

Mental Health Reform has today (18/12/2013) expressed frustration that the delivery of promised mental health funding for 2013 and 2014 will be subject to delays. The HSE National Service Plan 2014, published today, indicates that certain initiatives, including the appointment of new staff for community mental health teams allocated for 2013 and 2014, will be … Read more

MHR’s Snapshot Analysis of Budget 2014

While the Government’s announcement of €20 million to further develop community mental health services indicates a continued commitment to A Vision for Change, significant cuts may still be required from mental health services that could offset the ring-fenced funding.  People with long-term mental health conditions will also be hit by a number of measures that … Read more

Mental Health Reform gives guarded welcome for Budget allocation for mental health services

Mental Health Reform gives guarded welcome for Budget allocation for mental health services The national coalition Mental Health Reform has given a guarded welcome to the announcement today (15/10/2013) that Budget 2014 will include an allocation of an additional €20 million for community mental health services. Dr Shari McDaid, Director of Mental Health Reform, commented: … Read more

Guarded welcome for Budget allocation for mental health services

Mental Health Reform gives guarded welcome for Budget allocation for mental health services The national coalition Mental Health Reform has given a guarded welcome to the announcement today (15/10/2013) that Budget 2014 will include an allocation of an additional €20 million for community mental health services. Dr Shari McDaid, Director of Mental Health Reform, commented: … Read more

21,000 people urge Government investment in community mental health services

The coalition Mental Health Reform has today (09/10/2013) presented Minister of State for Mental Health Kathleen Lynch TD with a petition signed by over 21,000 people, calling for the Government to keep its commitment to invest an additional €35 million in community mental health services next year. Signatures were collected nationwide over eight weeks as … Read more

21,000 people urge Government investment in community mental health services

The coalition Mental Health Reform has today (09/10/2013) presented Minister of State for Mental Health Kathleen Lynch TD with a petition signed by over 21,000 people, calling for the Government to keep its commitment to invest an additional €35 million in community mental health services next year. Signatures were collected nationwide over eight weeks as … Read more

Mental Health Reform announces new Director, as campaign reaches 17,000 signatures

Press Release – Immediate Release Mental Health Reform announces new Director, as campaign reaches 17,000 signatures Mental Health Reform today (26th September) announced the appointment of Dr Shari McDaid as Director of the organisation. The national coalition works to promote improved mental health services and has to date gathered more than 17,000 signatures for its pre-budget … Read more

Mental Health Reform announces new Director, as campaign reaches 17,000 signatures

Press Release – Immediate Release Mental Health Reform announces new Director, as campaign reaches 17,000 signatures Mental Health Reform today (26th September) announced the appointment of Dr Shari McDaid as Director of the organisation. The national coalition works to promote improved mental health services and has to date gathered more than 17,000 signatures for its pre-budget … Read more

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