News - Mental Health Commission
Progress on long-awaited new psychiatric unit in Roscommon - HSE
The state of the current 24-bed unit in Roscommon University Hospital has been regularly criticised by the Mental Health Commission.
May 27, 2026 13:14
Patient was topless while isolated in Roscommon's psychiatric unit for nearly 24 hours - watchdog
The watchdog said a patient was topless while secluded for 23.5 hours.
Feb 4, 2026 12:34
Design team to be in place in March for new psychiatric unit in Roscommon
The state of the current 24-bed unit in Roscommon University Hospital has been regularly criticised by the Mental Health Commission.
Dec 15, 2025 08:44
Local TD confirms progress on new psychiatric unit at Roscommon hospital
The existing 22-bed unit in Roscommon Hospital had been slammed by the Mental Health Commission, who believe the premises doesn't meet residents' needs.
Jun 27, 2025 17:13
11 sexual assaults reported in mental health facilities last year
42 incidents of sexual assault in mental health centres were registered last year nationally, making up 44% of all Serious Reportable Incidents last year.
Jun 27, 2024 13:16
Local mental health facility found to be highly compliant
The commission flagged just one area of moderate concern in the area of residents' personal property and possessions following the announced inspection last June.
Jan 4, 2024 07:37
Mental health report highlights issues with local youth mental health services
The Commission's report is a damning indictment of the deepening crisis in our mental health services.
Aug 31, 2023 14:28
Involuntary admissions for mental health increasing across Shannonside region
CHO8, which includes Longford and Westmeath, had the highest rate of admissions in the region at 290.
Jul 11, 2023 09:13
Compliance ratings remain static at Roscommon Hospital Psychiatry Department
Inspectors acknowledged that the centre had undertaken major refurbishment and ligature reduction works since the last inspection
Jun 9, 2023 15:46
Mental Health Watchdog releases report on Roscommon Psychiatry Department
The centre is requested to provide a Corrective and Preventative Action plan for each finding of non-compliance in the draft report.
May 26, 2023 13:47
Inspection raises concerns about St Loman's Hospital Mullingar
St Loman's presently has 41 beds in two wards
Jan 3, 2023 17:27
Ballinalsoe mental health facility praised by watchdog body
It received full compliance ratings.
Aug 12, 2022 17:35
Mental health watchdog finds local facilities to be compliant
MHC released their annual report today.
Jun 30, 2022 13:45
High risk issues identified at Sligo hospital mental health unit
The purpose built unit opened in 2020 and has capacity for 25 people.
Feb 18, 2022 09:36Shannonside Newsletter
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