Rise In Midlands Patients Awaiting Counselling Appointments

There is a free program offered to people over 18 with a medical card.  

The number of patients waiting for public counselling appointments for over a six month period across Ireland is up by over 40%.  

New figures reported by the Irish Independent shows the Dublin/Midlands region alongside Dublin North East and South East accounted for 65% of patients waiting for Counselling in Primary Care.   

The CIPC is a free program under the National Counselling Centre offered to people aged over 18 who hold a medical card.  

It covers mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety and stress alongside other stressful situations like bereavement, loss and relationship problems.   

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