HSE south-west to move staff from other areas to tackle shortage of psychology services

The Cork/Kerry region has experienced ballooning waiting lists for child psychology appointments since 2020, with nearly 5,000 children still waiting to be seen as of May 2024.

The top executive in the HSE south-west has said it plans to move staff from other areas to try to tackle the chronic shortage of psychology services, particularly for children in Cork/Kerry.

The Cork/Kerry region has experienced ballooning waiting lists for child psychology appointments since 2020, with nearly 5,000 children still waiting to be seen as of May 2024, a 25% increase in less than a year.