Ramsay to close 17 psychology clinics by end of August

Ramsay Health Care has announced the progressive closure of 17 psychology clinics by the end of August — as part of its transitioning of Ramsay Psychology “to a more flexible and sustainable model”.

Three clinics across Queensland (Ramsay Psychology Cairns), New South Wales (Ramsay Psychology Charlestown) and Western Australia (Ramsay Psychology Joondalup) are to remain open “to support local needs, maintain key partnerships and pilot more integrated models of care,” Ramsay Health Care said in a statement.

“Ramsay Health Care is reshaping how it delivers community-based mental health support to better meet the evolving needs of clients and clinicians,” the statement read.

“We understand this change might be unsettling and we are working closely with our psychologists to ensure every client is supported and has continuity of care, whether through our existing and expanded Telehealth service or with another trusted provider, depending on what is clinically appropriate.

“This change is part of Ramsay’s broader strategy to strengthen how we deliver high-quality, accessible and connected care across hospital, home and virtual settings.

“Ramsay’s in-patient mental health services, and the outpatient services they deliver, remain fully operational and are not impacted by this change.”

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