Stephen Sheil Mental Health Reform welcomes the publication today of the Housing Strategy for Disabled People 2022-2027 Implementation plan. The Housing Strategy for Disabled People 2022-2027 places a greater emphasis on independent living and community inclusion. It aims to facilitate disabled people to live independently with the appropriate choices and control over where, how and with whom … Read more
Mental Health Reform is deeply concerned about the findings of the Mental Health Commission’s 2022 annual report, which highlights signs of historic underfunding in Ireland’s mental health services. Commenting on the report, Fiona Coyle, CEO, Mental Health Reform said: “We welcome the publication of the Mental Health Commission’s annual report which provides key insights into … Read more
The Board of Mental Health Reform is currently seeking an individual with lived experience of mental health services either as a service user, carer, or family relative, to join the board as an expert by lived experience. This is a unique opportunity to bring your personal experience to the table and help shape mental health policy … Read more
Mental Health Reform, today, held a Showcase event for its member organisations in Merchants Quay, Limerick to mark European Mental Health Week. The event was an opportunity for elected representatives to learn about mental health charities in the Mid-West and the positive impact of their work in the voluntary and community sector. Organisations at the … Read more
MHR Launch New Five-Year Strategic Plan at the Mansion House Mental Health Reform, Ireland’s leading national coalition on mental health, today launched its new strategic plan 2023 – 2028: ‘Making Mental Health Matter’ in the Mansion House, Dublin. The strategic plan sets the roadmap for the coalition’s work for the next five years. It is … Read more
Investment in community based mental health services and measures to address stigma are among key proposals in a new report published today by TASC, in conjunction with the Brussels based Foundation for European Progressive Studies. The report “Is an EU-wide approach to the Mental Health Crisis necessary?” examines and compares mental health services in Ireland, … Read more
Programme Officer Reporting to: Innovation Coordinator Location: Coleraine House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7 Duration: 1 year (fixed term contract) Hours: Full -time (37 hours per week) Salary Range: €30,000 – €40,000 per annum, based on qualifications/experience About Mental Health Reform: Mental Health Reform (MHR) is Ireland’s leading national coalition on mental health. Our vision is … Read more
Mental Health Reform has developed a guide to provide advice and information on how to consult effectively and inclusively with people with psychosocial disabilities. It is written to ensure that consultation processes by public services are as accessible and inclusive as possible for people who have lived experience of psychosocial disabilities. People who have long-term … Read more
Join us at 10am on Tuesday, 7th of March for an online information session on the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and mental health. The event coincides with the 5th anniversary of Ireland ratifying the UNCRPD. We will be hearing from Áine Flynn, Director of the Decision Support Service (DSS) and Jacqueline Grogan of the … Read more
Mental Health Reform is reacting with concern to the Government’s announcement to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), that children with mental health difficulties will continue to be admitted into adult inpatient units. The national coalition for mental health said that the Government is failing to meet its obligations to children … Read more
