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Of the announced extra 40 FTEs for Mental Health Crisis teams nationally, in which specific roles have they employed people, if any?

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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  • Of the announced extra 40 FTEs for Mental Health Crisis teams nationally, in which specific roles have they employed people, if any?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised of the announced extra 40 FTE for mental health crisis teams nationally, the following roles have been recruited to or offers have been made: • Two registered nurses in the Midland region • Three registered nurses in the Northern region • One consult liaison in Nelson Hospital Emergency Department • One role in an emergency psychiatric service in Dunedin.