Mother and baby mental health unit to go ahead

""I suppose that just reflects the status of women in society, particularly here when you look at the rates of femicide against women.""

— Siobhan Graham , Activist

""We've waited far too long.""

— Liz Morrison , Activist

"Northern Ireland's first regional mother and baby unit should open within the next three years."

— Mike Nesbitt , Politician

"The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland welcomes this announcement. As we know, mental illnesses can be treated and managed effectively, and early interventions reduce, or even prevent, the need for further mental health treatment later in life."

— Dr Julie Anderson , Academic

"For far too long in Northern Ireland, if a new mother requires an acute mental health admission they are forced to be separated at one of the most critical points of life. This is simply unjust."

— Dr Julie Anderson , Academic

""I suppose that just reflects the status of women in society, particularly here when you look at the rates of femicide against women.""

— Siobhan Graham , Activist

""We've waited far too long.""

— Liz Morrison , Activist