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Irish health system 'completely overwhelmed' going into St Patrick's Day warn nurses

The healthcare system in Ireland is "completely overwhelmed", according to an Irish nurses group. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) are once again reporting high trolley figures at hospitals across the country, with 651 patients ...

15 Mar 2023 at 11:04

Local News

Modular extension considered as LUH emergency department feels strain

Management at Letterkenny University Hospital are exploring options to extend the emergency department at the facility. In recent days, staff have been struggling to cope, such has been the strain on the hospital’s ED. Medical staff have had ...

21 Jul 2023 at 16:55

National News

Sinn Fein promises ‘Irish NHS’ within two terms of government

Sinn Fein have pledged to deliver an “Irish NHS” system within two terms of government, promising to “recast” the existing cross-party plan for universal healthcare. The main opposition party is also promising to make digital transformation ...

22 Sept 2023 at 16:21

National News

ALERT: Syrup for teething babies sold in Irish pharmacies recalled by health group

11 Apr 2024 at 18:14

Local News

Head of Nursing and Healthcare at ATU Donegal is new NMBI President

ATU Donegal’s Head of Nursing and Healthcare has been elected Board President of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). This follows a Board meeting which took place on January 25. Originally from Duleek, Co Meath and living ...

27 Jan 2023 at 14:40

National News

Majority of Irish nurses thought of leaving job in past month, INMO survey reveals

A majority of nurses in Ireland have thought of leaving nursing in the past month. That's according to a survey by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), which has revealed major concerns in the nursing sector across ...

08 May 2024 at 12:29

National News

Extension of HSE scheme means 78,000 more children will get free healthcare

AN ADDITIONAL 78,000 children will now receive additional free healthcare benefits thanks to the extension of one HSE scheme. Children aged six and seven will receive free GP Visit Cards, meaning free GP care for 78,000 more ...

11 Aug 2023 at 10:58

Local News

Donegal Wellness Café ‘shout from the rooftops’ following Irish Healthcare Centre award

The Donegal Wellness Café has won a top prize at the Irish Healthcare Centre Awards 2023, taking home the Healthcare Initiative Patient Education/Lifestyle Project award. The ceremony took place at the Royal Marine Hotel ...

28 May 2023 at 12:41

National News

NHS trusts passed on private patient information to Facebook – report

NHS trusts shared the private information of patients with Facebook, an investigation by The Observer has revealed. A probe by the newspaper found a covert tracking tool was being used by the websites of 20 NHS trusts ...

28 May 2023 at 06:53

National News

Varadkar backs ‘legitimate legal strategy’ by State over nursing home charges

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the State has always contested whether charging medical card holders for private nursing home care was illegal – adding that he would have signed off on such a strategy to contest ...

31 Jan 2023 at 16:17

Local News

High percentage of visits to emergency departments are 'avoidable' - research finds

One third of visits to emergency departments in the country could have been avoided, according to research carried out by a health insurance company. The new research, carried out in recent weeks amid the ...

02 Feb 2023 at 10:10

Local News

Donegal reorganisation continues as part of new regional health structure

Interviews to appoint Integrated Healthcare Areas Managers (IHAs) within the HSE in the north west area have taken place with appointments expected in the coming weeks. It forms part of the ...

18 Jul 2024 at 16:50

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