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While a Mental Health Commission report has described frustration over the pace of change, mental health advocates have also criticised the lack of progress in helping people in Canterbury, where many are still severely affected by ongoing trauma.
For those needing mental health support - gaining access is still one of the biggest hurdles.
Cantabrian Holly Kerr-Logan, 21, has struggled through the mental health system. It s really difficult to get into services and when you finally do you are so limited to what is actually available to you. I ve had more bad experiences then good ones when I m unwell and have had some very awful times.
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 2:30 pm
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says
frontline mental health workers are overwhelmed by
skyrocketing demand and have seen no meaningful progress
despite the promises of the 2018 mental health
inquiry.
In assessing progress on the recommendations
from the inquiry, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission
describes frustration over the pace of change and the speed
at which funding is being delivered. It suggests some
progress has been made but points to an urgent need for an
overarching plan.
ASMS Executive Director Sarah Dalton
says while the Commission’s report is welcome, it does not
reflect the dire situation facing patients and those trying
Friday, 12 March 2021, 10:06 am
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists and the
New Zealand Medical Association are making clear their
support for the establishment of a Māori Health Authority
with full commissioning rights, as a new pathway to deliver
health equity for Māori.
The Final
Report of the Health and Disability System Review
included a recommendation for a Māori Health Authority.
However, Review members were split on whether it should have
the power to commission and fund services. An “alternative
view” in the report called for these greater
powers.
A Māori Health Authority was also part of
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