Region to heed report into mental health system

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Updated December 18 2017 - 6:40pm, first published 5:30pm
Observation practices at Shellharbour Hospital’s mental health facilities have come under scrutiny in recent years.
Observation practices at Shellharbour Hospital’s mental health facilities have come under scrutiny in recent years.

The region’s mental health facilities will work to eliminate the use of seclusion and restraint after a damning report into the restrictive practices across the state.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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