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Decision due on future of Longford Physio Service next week

Responding to local Deputy Micheál Carrigy, Taoiseach Micheál Martin issued the update in the Dáil today

Jun 11, 2025 14:01

HSE seeking tenders for upgrade of alarm systems in Longford medical clinic

Tenders opened this week for the upgrade of the fire detection, alarm system and emergency lighting system at St Joseph's on the Dublin Road.

May 11, 2025 12:25

Calls for investigation at well known Longford care home

Councillor Peggy Nolan had called for management at the centre to publicly address the issues, but says this hasn't happened.

Apr 10, 2025 07:50

HIQA report claims significant decline in compliance at Longford care home

The HSE has confirmed a series of actions to tackle the issues raised by the HIQA report.

Mar 27, 2025 13:22

Longford Radiology service success shows potential for new health specialties- Nolan

Local Councillors have called for more medical services to be located on the St Joseph's campus on the Dublin Road.

Aug 13, 2024 18:01

Concerns raised over temporary closure of ward at Longford Hospital

Councillor Peggy Nolan is warning that the beds must be made available ahead of the expected winter trolley crisis.

Sep 26, 2023 16:42

Staff praised at Longford Nursing home following HIQA inspection

The HSE run centre located in Longford Town provides 24 hour nursing care for up to 65 residents of all dependency level

Jul 25, 2023 13:13

Project to build new 43 bed unit at St Joseph's in Longford gone to tender

The redevelopment of facilities at St Josephs campus has been long awaited

Jul 13, 2023 16:48

Longford councillor willing to block road over poor equipment at St Joseph's

Councillor Nolan says she will call for a public protest.

Mar 30, 2023 17:29

Longford school seeks planning permission for expansion

A decision on the application is due next month.

Jan 4, 2023 07:06

HSE called to upgrade vital equipment at Longford clinic

Peggy Nolan is worried over the long term impact on services at St Joseph's.

Jul 15, 2022 12:33

Decision on 2nd Local Palliative care bed to be made following HSE review

The existing palliative care bed has been confirmed to be part of the new upgraded unit at the centre.

Nov 3, 2021 13:47

Local politicians urged to support Longford Hospice in calls for palliative care infrastructure

The service had received promises from former Minister of Health, Simon Harris, that they would have a voice in the planning of new services in the facility.

Apr 9, 2021 13:34

Longford councillor says HIQA report on Longford care centre highlights need for upgrades

Longford Fine Gael councillor Peggy Nolan says the latest HIQA report which is critical of some aspects of care at St Joesph's Hospital only serves to highlight the need for work to begin on a new 43 bedroom and bathroom upgrade at the site.

Mar 26, 2021 18:03

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