Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 30 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 December 2004. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Monday, 13 December 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans he has to increase the number of (a) child psychologists, (b) child psychotherapists, (c) social workers, (d) nurses and (e) occupational therapists, in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry specialty in the Province.

Answer: Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to increase the number of (a) child psychologists, (b) child psychotherapists, (c) social workers, (d) nurses and (e) occupational therapists, in the child and adolescent psychiatry specialty in the Province. [201930] Angela Smith: In October 2002 the Department initiated a wide-ranging independent review of the law, policy and service provision affecting people with a mental health problem or a learning disability. Among other things, this review is examining child and adolescent mental health services. It is likely that many of the recommendations from this review will have workforce implications. The review is expected to complete towards the end of 2005 and further consideration will be given to the work force issues at that stage.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 201930; 428 c928W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Children Northern Ireland Recruitment Nurses Mental health services Psychiatry Young people Social workers Occupational therapy Psychology
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