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WA cuts women’s mental health beds to free space for elderly patients, sparking safety and staffing concerns.
Western Australia’s winter flu strategy has reduced 25 women’s mental health beds at the Cockburn Health facility—about one-third of its capacity—to accommodate elderly patients awaiting aged care, part of a $140 million plan to add 200 beds.
The move, already operating at 94% capacity, has sparked concern from staff and health professionals over patient safety, increased risks in mixed-gender units, and strain on mental health services.
Opposition leaders criticized the shift as sacrificing vulnerable patients, while Health Minister Meredith Hammat maintained services remain open and capacity is being aligned with demand.
A separate leak raised concerns over elective surgery disruptions, though the Department of Health called the theatre closures routine maintenance.
WA recorta las camas de salud mental de las mujeres para liberar espacio para pacientes de edad avanzada, lo que despierta preocupaciones de seguridad y de personal.