Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2016
660. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health for details of the four demonstrator sites established in community health care organisations, CHOs, to implement a new model of practice for the management of children with non-complex needs in primary care in collaboration with mental health and social care services. [24088/16]
View answerThe HSE is committed to addressing the mental health needs of those under age 18 by developing services, as outlined in the HSE Mental Health Operational Plan 2016. Along with the expansion of CAMHS services generally, the Plan provides for improved collaboration between the Mental Health and Primary Care Divisions of the Executive in the areas of Early Intervention and Counselling services aimed at young people.
As the details raised in the question relates to a service issue, the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
