Health Minister says it can take up to 8 months to see threapist
Health and Social Care Minister Howard Quayle says waiting times to see mental health professionals vary widely – depending on what’s needed.
This morning in the House of Keys, he faced questions on the topic from Onchan MHK Peter Karran, who wanted to know what the average waiting time was.
Mr Quayle said appointment waiting times varied from six weeks to see an occupational therapist to eight months for a psychological therapist.
But he admitted helping carry out fitness to work assessments for benefits claimants had put extra strain on the service:
Island offers consumer fuel protection advice
Ballabeg man declares intention to stand in 2026 General Election
Government 'might not be targeting the right people' to move to the Island, says MHK
Almost 800 people have had their visa curtailed in the past three years
'Compromise' required in bus strike talks, says former minister