Camhs teams staffed at just 25% of recommended levels, HSE data reveals

HSE data shows Camhs teams for children with intellectual disabilities are just 25% staffed, as families plead for faster reform

The teams are part of the child and adolescent mental health services (Camhs), which has struggled with recruitment to match rising demand in recent years. Stock picture

Mental health teams for children who also have an intellectual disability are staffed around the country at just 25% of recommended levels, startling new HSE data shows.

The teams are part of the child and adolescent mental health services (Camhs), which has openly struggled with recruitment to match rising demand in recent years.