News - HSE
HSE reimbursement cuts for cataract surgery patients 'shocking blow'
Over 4,000 patients over 70 who need cataract operations to correct sight will have to fork out more if they go over the border for treatment.
Sep 1, 2024 08:13
Major recruitment drive launched for local carers
Home Instead provides private home care services, HSE Home Support Services, Live-in care services and specialist home care across the country, with offices covering Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Aug 29, 2024 13:28
Local GP highlights 'changing culture' following recent report
The Irish College of GPs published research last week showing only two counties have adequate GP cover.
Aug 26, 2024 13:41
Roscommon business was forced to temporarily shut over food safety issues
The Food Safety Authority say filthy premises, unsafe food storage, and inadequate pest control demonstrate "a total disregard for food safety requirements."
Aug 15, 2024 13:00
Concerns raised over staffing levels at local mental health facility
The facility, opened by then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in 2020, is home to the CAMHS Connect and Psychiatry of Later Life Services.
Aug 9, 2024 17:35
Over 350 deaths at local emergency departments since 2019
The national figures show 5,428 deaths in Emergency Departments nationwide in the past five years.
Aug 7, 2024 13:35
Family of tragic Longford woman call on HSE to apologise
Bryonny Sainsbury passed away in August 2021, days after she was injured by her horse in Longford.
Aug 1, 2024 17:30
Hopes for further expansion of services at St Joseph's Hospital Campus
The works will see bed capacity at the care centre increase to 68 bed spaces with works expected to begin later in Summer.
Jun 5, 2024 13:50
Local candidate says HSE embargo impacting on Leitrim healthcare
The HSE put the freeze in place last year after its chief executive, Bernard Gloster, said the level of state funding wasn't adequate.
Jun 4, 2024 09:45
HSE committing to keeping GP services in Williamstown says Councillor
The Williamstown Action Group met with the HSE in Tuam yesterday afternoon.
May 16, 2024 08:27
HSE meeting to take place to discuss GP crisis in Williamstown
Residents in the town are gravely concerned they could be left without a GP service as the current doctor is leaving the area.
May 13, 2024 13:08
Tánaiste to seek answers into Longford woman's death
Bryonny Sainsbury died in 2021, days after she was injured in an accident with her horse.
May 10, 2024 13:08
Sainsbury family to meet Tánaiste in quest for answers on daughter's death
The meeting with Micheál Martin was organised by Longford Fianna Fail TD Joe Flaherty.
May 9, 2024 13:15
HSE seek planning permission for works at Mullingar Hospital
The HSE are seeking to construct an energy centre on the Hospital campus.
May 9, 2024 11:05Shannonside Newsletter
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