Members concerned about the impact of the proposed “professional governance” framework attended a forum last Wednesday at Southern Health. It was confirmed that persons with a professional governance role without an operational role were in a position of influence only & not able to issue directives. A Power Point presentation further clarified the definitions.

Psychologist members with further queries should contact Mental Health Executive Director Anne Doherty for a copy. It was confirmed that plans for a “Division of Psychology” have been halted in favour of a “professional governance group” to be formulated and consulted on in coming months.