Model of Care

The HSE National Clinical Programme for Early Intervention in Psychosis published its Model of Care in June 2019. The document was launched by Jim Daly T.D. - Minister for Mental Health & Older People - and provides a roadmap for the development of EI services in Ireland in line with international best practice.

You can read the document in full or download here.

National Implementation Advisory Group - Purpose:

To advise the National Clinical Programme Team on:

  • the complete  implementation of the clinical programme as described in the Model of Care (June 2019);
  • the mainstreaming and sustainability of the clinical programme into mental health service operations, ensuring that standards are maintained and evaluated.  

The group meets quarterly.

Members of National Implementation Advisory Group:

Karen

O'Connor

Chair / National Clinical Lead

Rhona

Jennings

Programme Manager

Carol

Cassidy

Occupational Therapist Manager

Mary

Clarke

Consultant Psychiatrist / Professor of Psychiatry UCD

Ian

Kelleher

Consultant Psychiatrist / Professor of Psychiatry

Donagh

O'Neill

Sligo EIP Team

Emer

Rutledge

Meath EIP Team

Mary

Delaney

Family Interventions including BFT

Nicola 

Byrne

CEO Shine

Dr. Aoife

O’Sullivan

GP Lead HSE Mental Health