In January 2006, A Vision for Change became the Government's policy on mental health. This report recommends significant changes and improvements in mental health services. However implementation of A Vision for Change has been painfully slow as demonstrated in successive reports.

 

The Irish Mental Health Coalition will lobbies Government to take meaningful steps towards full implementation of this new national mental health policy, A Vision for Change, through time-bound implementation strategies with clear indicators and earmarked resources, and eventually, its full implementation. We need to ensure that this is not lip service and that the government is held accountable in delivering on its recommendations.

Visit the Department of Health website to download a copy of a Vision for Change

What is A Vison for Change?