News - HSE
Local mental health services project recognised with HSE award
The project aims to provide an alternative to hospital admission for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Dec 20, 2023 16:48
Local TD calls for government intervention in HSE recruitment freeze
The politician revealed that a total of 3,926 people were waiting for a bed in Sligo University Hospital in the first six months of this year.
Nov 26, 2023 09:15
Local therapist says more vigilance needed regarding children's phone use
A recent UK study has also found that early access to sexually explicit content is causing changes in young people's behaviour.
Nov 15, 2023 12:59
Recruitment embargo will see more healthcare staff leave says union
Consultants, doctors in training, and nurses and midwives who graduated this year are not affected by the embargo.
Nov 10, 2023 17:16
Local restaurant received closure order following food safety concerns
The premises was, according to the report, 'filthy' with dirty cardboard used as a food contact surface for cooked rice and on the flooring throughout.
Nov 10, 2023 13:21
Hopes GP shortage may end as record numbers apply to train as family doctors
There are currently 2 thousand fewer GP's than the country needs.
Nov 9, 2023 08:40
Local radiology services to be upgraded this month
Local councillor Peggy Nolan welcomed the announcement, adding that it was a long time coming for the facility.
Nov 2, 2023 09:16
Patients with minor injuries to be transferred to RUH
A small cohort of patients with minor injuries, who meet strict clinical and geographical criteria, will be brought directly to the injury unit
Oct 26, 2023 15:59
Health services dealing with a larger population compared to 6 years ago
Services in the region such as emergency departments, inpatient admissions and various therapies are reporting either major overcrowding or long waiting lists.
Oct 24, 2023 13:04
HSE and Department to appear before Oireachtas Health Committee
Their appearance comes against a backdrop of a recruitment freeze and lower than expected budget funding.
Oct 24, 2023 09:35
Calls to allow all women access to free Hormone Replacement Therapy
The call comes from Green Party Senator Pauline O'Reilly as part of World Menopause Day.
Oct 18, 2023 09:38
Portiuncula Hospital recorded as 'mostly compliant' following HIQA inspection
Patients who spoke with inspectors were positive about their experience.
Oct 17, 2023 14:10
Community health and social care workers call off today's strike
Around 5 thousand people in community and voluntary sector were due to start industrial action today.
Oct 17, 2023 09:18
Sligo and Mullingar Hospitals two of the busiest in the country
According to the latest INMO figures, there are 14 people currently waiting in the Emergency Department in Sligo and 26 people waiting for a bed overall. Mullingar has 12 patients in its Emergency Department.
Oct 13, 2023 12:45Shannonside Newsletter
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