Mental Health Commission reports ‘downward trend’ in patient services

The MHC received 46 reports of over-capacity compared to 33 during 2022. 73.9% came from the Acute Psychiatric Unit 5B, University Hospital Limerick and Acute Psychiatric Unit, Ennis Hospital together. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins

Mental health patients face negative experiences in centres struggling with staffing, risk management, unsuitable premises, and gaps in care planning, the Mental Health Commission (MHC) has warned.

Some 94 serious events were reported last year ranging from 42 sexual assaults to six incidents of pressure ulcers for patients.