NZ Mental Health Minister assures no impact on services amid hiring freeze; plans 500 annual mental health workforce growth.

New Zealand's Mental Health Minister, Matt Doocey, claims a hiring freeze at Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora is not impacting mental health services and has pledged personal intervention if necessary. His assertions were contested by Dr. Hiran Thabrew, chair of the New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, who noted recruitment issues. Doocey confirmed plans to grow the mental health workforce by 500 annually and is developing a comprehensive workforce plan focusing on psychiatry.

September 18, 2024
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