Fears of bed closures in Camhs as concern raised over staff vacancies

The Psychiatric Nurses Association has raised concerns over staff vacancies throughout the country and pointed to the worsening staffing crisis within Camhs services in Cork

Sinn Féin spokesperson on mental health Mark Ward: 'If we have further bed closures, Camhs will come apart at the seams.' Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins

Sinn Féin TD Mark Ward has called for an urgent response to keep Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs) beds open in Cork as fears grow over more bed closures.

The Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) has raised concerns over staff vacancies throughout the country and pointed to the worsening staffing crisis within Camhs services in Cork.