AQW 9704/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health for his plans to appoint a chief psychological officer.
Asked by Peter McReynolds MLA on 9 April 2024
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Priority
- Tabled
- 9 April 2024
- Answer due by
- 12 April 2024
- Answered
- 16 April 20247 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
The creation of a Chief Psychological Professions Officer within the Department is still under consideration as part of the wider Mental Health workforce review. My Department will continue to work closely with psychology professions working in the HSC and with relevant representative bodies.