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National: Are you one of thousands now eligible for a free GP visit card from this week?

Over 200,000 people will be eligible for GP visit cards from this week, it has been confirmed. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly today announced the opening of applications for GP visit cards for up to 215,000 people who are newly eligible. This ...

11 Sept 2023 at 11:16

National News

National: Revealed - the number of people in Ireland without family GP

New research from laya healthcare shows that 385,000 people in Ireland do not have a family GP. The research also highlights that one in ten Irish adults are now relying on digital and telehealth services for their everyday healthcare needs. The ...

04 Oct 2023 at 09:11

National News

One in four adults did not visit GP within last year, research shows

One in four adults has not visited their GP within the last year, according to a new report. The Medical Council said its latest research shows there has been a substantial decrease in the number of people visiting their GP as frequently as in ...

01 Nov 2023 at 10:46

National News

Free GP care to be expanded to another half a million people

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has announced an expansion of free GP care to a further half a million people by this autumn. The free care is to be expanded to include all six and seven-year-olds, as well as people who are earning up to the ...

04 Jul 2023 at 14:38

National News

Women and patients on more medicines ‘at higher risk of adverse drug reaction’

Women and patients on a higher number of medicines are at greater risk of having an adverse drug reaction, a new study of older people has suggested. One in four experienced at least one adverse drug reaction (ADR) over the six-year period ...

24 Jan 2023 at 06:50

National News

Parents encouraged to protect children against flu with free HSE nasal spray flu vaccination

The HSE has launched the free nasal spray flu vaccination programme for children aged 2 to 17 years. Children in this age bracket can now avail of the free flu vaccine from participating GP practices and pharmacies. As well as this, some ...

07 Oct 2024 at 16:54

Local News

‘A litany of actions made this the most tragic thing,’ inquest finds

Motorcyclist Alan Devenney died as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic road traffic accident, an inquest into his death has found. The inquest took place in Letterkenny Courthouse on Friday, August 9, and was presided over by ...

13 Aug 2024 at 11:41

National News

Northern Lights may be visible from Ireland today as US warns of 'severe geomagnetic storm'

An uncommonly powerful solar storm may occur in outer space Friday, officials have warned – the first in nearly 20 years if it comes to fruition, with the possibility of the Northern Lights being visible from Ireland. The National ...

10 May 2024 at 12:43

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