HSE Mid West Lacks Funding for Specialist Adult Eating Disorder Team
What happened
During a Regional Health Forum meeting, it was noted that there is currently no funding to establish a team to treat eating disorders among adults in Limerick and Clare. Maria Bridgeman, IHA Manager at HSE Mid West, stated that while HSE Mid West received funding in 2025 for a children and young people team, it has not received funding for a dedicated adult team. Specialist mental health service developments are dependent on the allocation of national development funding.
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Why it matters
The lack of funding means there is currently no specialist adult eating disorder team within the Mid West area to which adults can be referred. HSE Mid West continues to engage with national colleagues regarding future funding allocations for such a specialist team.
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Who's involved
- Mary ButlerIrish Fianna Fáil politician who was questioned about the treatment timeline
- HSEHealth service provider that confirmed the lack of funding for the adult team
- Department of HealthGovernment agency responsible for national clinical programmes and funding
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- HSESpeculative
HSE Mid West might face increased operational costs due to the need to manage complex cases without a dedicated specialist team.
- Department of HealthSpeculative
The Department of Health could face increased demand on existing community mental health teams due to the lack of specialized adult services.
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The entities involved
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Mary Butler
Irish Fianna Fáil politician
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Clare
town in West Suffolk, England