News - Mental health
New specialists to be recruited to Sligo/Leitrim Eating Disorder team
The new staff, once recruited, will be based outside of the hospital in the community.
Sep 29, 2022 13:24
56 health consultant positions vacant across Shannonside Region
Concerns have been raised that the vacancies, taken with those nationally, are making it difficult to tackle long patient waiting lists.
Sep 28, 2022 13:26
Hope for Roscommon mental health programme to be rolled out nationwide
Aug 21, 2022 11:26
Over 100 local children waiting a year for mental health treatment
The children from across the Shannonside Region are waiting on appointments with the local CAMHS
Aug 19, 2022 13:58
National training network to hold local open days for people living with disabilities
The organisation has helped thousands of people with a disability back into the workforce.
Aug 17, 2022 17:37
Over 100 children waiting on mental health assessments in Roscommon
According to the Saolta Hospital Group referrals to CAMHS are reviewed and prioritised on the basis of clinical necessity.
Jul 5, 2022 14:54
Athlone woman hopes European address on driving licences will bring change
Maeve Kelly spoke in Brussels last week.
May 25, 2022 17:26
Longford solicitor calls for better supports for people with mental health issues before the courts
The long-serving solicitor feels people working with those accused of crimes may require extra training.
May 24, 2022 12:38
Mental Health project to be launched at Connacht semi-final
The project is a collaboration between the HSE and Connacht GAA to try and destigmatise mental health issues
Apr 28, 2022 18:01
Longford advocate calls for more conversations on mental health
April 7th marks national 'hello, how are you' day.
Apr 7, 2022 17:24
Almost 150 local children waiting for mental health supports in north-west
One child is waiting over a year for an appointment with the local CAMHS service in Sligo-Leitrim.
Mar 25, 2022 13:41
Former local judge calls for more mental health supports
Kevin Kilraine stepped down from his role as a judge in the north-west in recent weeks after 15 years
Mar 23, 2022 13:49
Psychiatrists concerned about changes to Mental Health Act
The new laws on how and why a person can be admitted to a psychiatric unit are being looked at as part of the process
Mar 22, 2022 18:06
Roscommon GP frustrated over limited services at CAMHS Castlerea
The HSE confirmed that recruitment for the centre is at an advanced stage.
Feb 7, 2022 13:56Shannonside Newsletter
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