The first ever National Mental Health Experience Survey is now open to people who have accessed care across 35 adult acute approved centres in Ireland. The survey is a joint initiative between the Department of Health, Mental Health Commission and the HSE, facilitated by the National Care Experience Programme (NCEP).
The nationwide survey aims to improve mental health services across Ireland by asking people about their experiences of inpatient mental health care to find out what is working well and what can be improved.
The survey includes 66 questions and covers all stages of inpatient mental health care, including admission, care and treatment, interactions with staff, and experiences during discharge and follow-up care.
People aged 18 years of age or older who are discharged from an inpatient mental health unit or hospital from April to July will be invited to participate. Eligible participants will receive an invitation by post and can fill out the survey online using a QR code or return it via Freepost.
All survey responses will be anonymised, analysed, and compiled into a national report detailing the quality of mental health care. The findings will guide improvements at national, regional and local levels. The final report will be published in 2027 and made available to the public on www.yourexperience.ie.
