An Ennis Councillor and health campaigner is calling for the 45 children in Clare who are waiting to access mental health services to be prioritised.
New figures released to Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard at this month’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West show there are 4 minors who have been waiting for between 9 and 12 months for an initial appointment with CAMHS services in Clare.
As of the end of April, 14 young people have yet to be seen in West Clare and 31 in East Clare.
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Member of the Regional Health Forum West, Mary Howard, is calling for the process to be sped up.
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