Care in the community should be provided and adequately resourced where possible with hospital admission as a last resort Psychotherapy, Counselling and Psychology services should be regulated by an independent body (similar to the Teaching Council) attached to the Dept. of Health with guidance from the Psychological Society of Ireland and the IMO to ensure standards and minimum qualifications within these professions We support the integration of access to psychotherapy, counselling and social care services into all Community Mental Health Teams and primary care teams, including the Child and Adolescent service
positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources