HSE starts recruitment of suicide assessment nurses for Kerry, Limerick and four other regions

These nurses work in primary care mainly with patients in crisis referred on by their GP. File picture

Recruitment has started for suicide assessment nurses for six regions, including Kerry and Limerick, as part of efforts to address gaps in crisis care around the country.

The addition of six new teams will result in the HSE having 21 Suicide Crisis Assessment Nurse (SCAN) teams across 18 counties. It is not yet known how long the recruitment process will take.