News - HSE
HSE data shows abuse amongst older people in Shannonside region rising
Elder Abuse is defined by the HSE as any act, or failure to act, which results in a breach of a vulnerable person’s human rights, physical and mental integrity.
Apr 4, 2023 13:41
Almost 208,000 medical procedures carried out on local patients in 2021
A further 25,000 miscellaneous tests or procedures were conducted that year on those attending medical facilities in the west.
Mar 24, 2023 08:41
Local Meals on Wheels providers highlight 'sporadic' nature of funding
Increases in the cost of food, petrol and insurance among other factors is resulting in providers increasing the cost of the service.
Mar 23, 2023 13:03
New Cystic Fibrosis drug to change Ballinasloe siblings lives
Grainne says once the treatment takes effect, her daughters can begin to fully enjoy their childhood again.
Mar 22, 2023 13:21
Athlone mother calls on HSE to provide adequate services for children
In response to local TD Michael Fitzmaurice in the Dail yesterday the Tánaiste acknowledged recruitment and retention issues was causing delays and issues
Mar 3, 2023 13:24
Over a billion euro spent on agency staff in last two years
The HSE says agency workers are employed when there's a lack of directly employed staff.
Feb 24, 2023 08:23
Positive report for Ballinasloe nursing home following HIQA inspection
Service users were observed enjoying communal meals and a range of social activities during the inspection.
Feb 23, 2023 13:20
Ambulance response times to be discussed in the Oireachtas today
Freedom of Information figures show ambulance response times were over 3 hours in 233 callouts.
Feb 22, 2023 09:37
Major increase in resignation and early retirements among HSE staff
It's a 15 per cent increase on 2021.
Feb 20, 2023 09:55
Roscommon Hospital Manager says non-urgent ambulance transfers working well
In mid-January the HSE confirmed the decision that ambulances would transfer non-urgent patients to the facility.
Feb 19, 2023 11:09
Roscommon GP calls for HSE to support gender equality in medicine
She says working conditions, training and further education are still predicated on male majority.
Feb 17, 2023 17:20
Emergency Department waiting times doubled at local hospital last year
Sinn Fein TD's are now calling for a multi-annual capacity plan from the Minister for Health.
Feb 15, 2023 13:42
Latest HPSC figures show Leitrim currently has highest Covid rate
Medical experts say that many who've contracted Covid may not have registered the positive with the health service and people should remain cautious
Feb 10, 2023 08:53
HIQA recommends improvements at Leitrim Care Centre
The centre was marked as fully compliant in areas including staffing, healthcare, fire safety and visiting, with a number of other substantial compliances.
Feb 9, 2023 13:49Shannonside Newsletter
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