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Inspector finds excessive seclusion at city mental health unit
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The duration of seclusion periods for children at a psychiatric unit in Galway have been described as ‘excessive’ by an inspector.
The Willows and Woodsend children’s units at Merlin Park Hospital in the city had an unannounced inspection from the Mental Health Commission in February this year.
The inspection report reveals that the seclusion room – which is monitored by CCTV – was used for one teenage patient for a 27 hour period on one occasion, and for 14 hours on another occasion.
The service said seclusion was used as a last resort and at times the child was not taken out of the seclusion room as they were asleep.
The inspector pointed out that extended periods of seclusion were ‘not therapeutic,’ but commended the centre on many other aspects of its care and policy.
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice is rounding up support for a new political party to represent rural Ireland.
The Independent TD says farmers need to get organised politically if they want to be involved in decisions at the highest level.
He’s had discussions with as many as 25 councillors with a view to putting together a policy document and the foundations of a new party.
But Michael Fitzmaurice says he can’t do it alone and the timing of the next election will be key:
Galway Bay Fm Newsroom – Galway West TD Eamon O’ Cuiv is calling for a special fund to raise roads in remote coastal areas.
Speaking in the Dáil, he said some areas are impassable at high tide – and this problem is only going to get worse into the future.
He acknowledged some places along the coast are recognised as islands because it happens every day – but many other areas are not.
Deputy O’ Cuiv accepted some people think the required spend is too big when it concerns such a small number of people.
But he argued once the work is done, it’s done forever – and the value is there for what amounts to small money.
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – Staff at Galway CAMHS in Merlin Park will meet with top HSE staff to celebrate their major success at the Irish Healthcare awards
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Galway and the West won three awards for inpatient services, nutrition and physical health monitoring
Now in their 22nd year, the Irish Healthcare Awards are Ireland’s leading and most prestigious medical awards.
Chief Officer of Community Healthcare West, Breda Crehan Roche will be at Merlin Park today to celebrate with staff.
While Yvonne O’Neill, National Director of HSE Community Operations and Jim Ryan, Assistant National Director of Operations & Service Improvement will also be in attendance.
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