Press Release – New Zealand National Party In a predictable but disappointing move Labour has today blocked an inquiry into the slow roll out of mental health facilities, Nationals Mental Health spokesperson Matt Doocey says. Both Labour and National have criticised how long its taking …
In a predictable but disappointing move Labour has today blocked an inquiry into the slow roll out of mental health facilities, National’s Mental Health spokesperson Matt Doocey says.
“Both Labour and National have criticised how long it’s taking to get a shovel in the ground and build these 15 new inpatient mental health facilities, but it’s clear from today that only National wants to do something about it,” Mr Doocey says.
Press Release – New Zealand National Party Ballooning wait times for children and adolescents trying to access mental health services should be of serious concern to us all, Nationals Mental Health spokesperson Matt Doocey says. Wait times have increased in 17 of the 18 DHBs that provided …
Ballooning wait times for children and adolescents trying to access mental health services should be of serious concern to us all, National’s Mental Health spokesperson Matt Doocey says.
“Wait times have increased in 17 of the 18 DHBs that provided data since Labour’s election in 2017 with some as much as 50 per cent longer in 2021 and that is simply not good enough.