Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn has said welcomed plans from Sinn Féin’s health team in the 26 counties to create an all-island mother and baby perinatal mental health unit under a Sinn Féin-led government.

Órlaithí Flynn was speaking after the party launched ‘A Prescription For Change’, a new plan which sets out what Sinn Féin would do for health if elected to government in the South.

The West Belfast MLA said:

“I want to welcome plans from my party in the South to establish an all-island mother and baby perinatal mental health unit under a Sinn Féin-led government.

“This is in addition to a raft of proposals which would boost and strengthen all-island health co-operation.

“Unfortunately, we remain the only place on these islands that does not have a dedicated mother and child mental health unit. 

“Some new mothers will need additional care and help with their mental health after pregnancy, and we must be able to provide a dedicated in-patient facility to cater for new mothers.”