Debate contribution: Psychiatrist Shortage: Western Trust

Debate contribution by Mr Mark Durkan on 15 September 2025.

MLA: Mr Mark Durkan
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 15 September 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Psychiatrist Shortage: Western Trust
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5099336

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I thank the Minister for his answer. Earlier, he mentioned health inequalities. Although poor mental health does not discriminate, it is much more prevalent in areas of high deprivation. Does the Minister recognise the dire need for the Western Trust, where there are the fewest psychiatrists, to receive funding to employ more psychiatrists in order to ensure that the people there get the service and support that they require? He referred to some of the recommendations that are being implemented. Can he be specific about which of them will boost the workforce in Derry?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2330/22-27.

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