HSE to close mental health facility in Skibbereen

It is believed that residents and staff of the facility were only told that the centre was set to close late last week

The Saol Nua facility in Skibbereen is set to close today, with the loss of up to four long-term residential places for people suffering with severe mental illness.

The HSE is set to close a West Cork residential mental health facility over staffing shortages, the Irish Examiner understands.

The Saol Nua facility in Skibbereen is set to close today, with the loss of up to four long-term residential places for people suffering with severe mental illness together with a respite service used by regular visitors to the centre.