HSE warns of disruption to mental health services due to industrial action

The HSE wishes to assure patients that while “regrettably” there may be a disruption to service provision, mental health services remain “operational and accessible.” 

There may be disruption to the provision of mental health services across the country due to industrial action, the HSE has warned.

In a statement, it confirmed that as of Wednesday last, July 28, area directors of mental health nursing have taken a decision to work-to-rule, whereby employees follow official working rules and hours only in order to reduce output and efficiency.