The Mental Health Commission’s Annual Report for 2024 has been published.
The independent statutory body regulates and inspects inpatient mental health facilities known as ‘approved centres’.
There were 74 HSE mental health beds for adults in Kerry, at the end of 2024.
Advertisement
Two of the 65 approved centres where here.
During the 2024 inspection, Sliabh Mis Mental Health Admission Unit in UHK (University Hospital Kerry) was found to be 93.33% compliant.
While, Deer Lodge Mental Health Recovery Unit on St Margaret’s Road in Killarney was 90% compliant.
Advertisement
The report also found that Cork and Kerry accounted for 11.52% of all physical restraint episodes last year.
