Debate contribution: Mental Health Crisis Centres

Debate contribution by Mr Mark Durkan on 17 June 2025.

MLA: Mr Mark Durkan
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 17 June 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Mental Health Crisis Centres
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5013851

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I thank the Minister for his answer. Does he concede that, in many ways, the current model serves nobody particularly well, including those who are suffering mental health crises; the other vulnerable patients, particularly those who are elderly, who have to endure the volatility of some of those who have mental health issues; and, not least, the overstretched staff, who often put themselves at risk in trying to manage the situation and administer care to all those in need. Does the Minister envisage the regional mental health crisis service being adequately resourced and equally accessible to all across the North?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2171/22-27.

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