Sex abuse victims face six month wait for counselling
ADULT survivors of sexual abuse in Londonderry face a maximum wait of up to half a year for counselling with the Nexus Institute.
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey advised abuse victims faced a maximum wait of twenty-six weeks for counselling in Londonderry and Newry.
In Belfast survivors wait an average of four weeks for counselling.
The Minister revealed the details in response to a query at the Stormont Assembly.
Nexus is a voluntary organisation that provides counselling and support to the victims of sexual abuse.