The Sligo Champion

Ballymote’s new Health Centre is opening its doors on Monday

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The HSE confirmed recently that the new Primary and Mental Health Care Centre will open in Ballymote next Monday.

This Primary and Mental Health Care Centre will deliver a modern centre for Primary and Mental Health Care services in Ballymote and the surroundin­g area, bringing together other HSE services that are currently provided from a number of different locations.

Over the coming weeks the following Primary Care services will start operating from this new facility: Public Health Nursing services, Occupation­al Therapy services, Speech & Language Therapy services, Psychology Services, Podiatry Services, Dental services and Dietetics services.

The Community Mental Health Team will also be based there moving from their current location in the Rock.

The Community Mental Health Team is multidisci­plinary with medical and nursing staff working alongside an Occupation­al Therapist, Social Worker and Psychologi­st.

This wide range of health services available will ensure an inclusive integrated approach to service delivery.

An Open Afternoon for members of the public will take place on Friday, April 6 th from 2-4pm.

Those attending will get the opportunit­y to view Ballymote Primary and Mental Health Care Centre. An official opening ceremony is being planned and further details will be confirmed in the next few weeks.

 ??  ?? Ballymote health centre. Pic: Tom Callanan.
Ballymote health centre. Pic: Tom Callanan.

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