A newly developed inpatient unit at Linn Dara Cherry Orchard Campus in Dublin has officially opened.

The new facility, for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), includes two 11-bed units, one for the older adolescent age group up to the age of 18 years, and one for children and younger adolescents. The unit also has a two-bed intensive care area.

Attached to the unit is a six-room school building, including an arts and crafts room and a home economics classroom. An occupational therapy suite is part of the facility. Sports and activity facilities include a sports hall, gymnasium and outdoor hard court.

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Anne O'Connor, National Director, HSE Mental Health, said: "I would like to congratulate the team that designed this new CAMHS Inpatient Unit in Linn Dara, and who consulted with staff and service users throughout the design process.

"The new facility will enhance the provision of accessible and appropriate services for young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties and the families that support them.

"There has been a huge amount of time, energy and work put into improving the services provided by CAMHS' teams throughout the country, which has decreased waiting lists and inappropriate admissions of young people to adult facilities.

"It is heartening to see the care, dedication and commitment shown by CAMHS teams to the young people and the families that they serve."

(CD/JP)