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Councillor raises concerns over future of clinical facility in Longford town

It acts on a GP referral basis and for follow-up appointments for patients who've been treated in Mullingar.

Jul 21, 2025 17:19

Longford says HSE must 'pull its socks up' and develop minor injury unit

Cllr Peggy Nolan was speaking following a recent meeting between Fine Gael Senator Micheál Carrigy and Tánaiste Simon Harris.

Jul 1, 2025 07:36

Local councillor says only full retention of physio service will suffice

The Taoiseach has confirmed that a decision on the future of the service will be made next week.

Jun 11, 2025 17:07

Calls for local physiotherapy service to remain in place at St Joseph's

The service is currently operating from a temporary location on site.

May 22, 2025 13:51

Staffing issues at a Longford Care home must be addressed by HSE warns local councillor

A HIQA inspection carried out last November at St Joseph's Care Centre on the Dublin Road in Longford Town described a significant decline in compliance over the last year.

Mar 28, 2025 17:21

Longford-based care home receives mixed HIQA report

52 people were receiving care on site on the day of inspection, with HIQA staff interviewing staff and residents as part of the inspection.

Sep 6, 2024 13:46

HSE says no beds will be lost despite Longford care centre works

In a statement to Shannonside Northern Sound this afternoon, The HSE has confirmed that residents from the affected ward will be temporarily relocated to another unit within the care centre.

Sep 28, 2023 11:26

New provider secured for Longford out of hours GP service

It's been confirmed that Caredoc will take over the operations of the former Longford MIDOC based in St Joseph's from today.

Aug 28, 2023 07:42

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

St Joseph's care centre to receive second palliative care bed

Currently the Longford Hospice service has one palliative care bed available with a long running campaign to extend the services.

Oct 13, 2022 13:37

Longford Cathaoirleach calls for a second palliative care bed in the county

A second bed should only cost €60,000 a year according to Fine Gael councillor Peggy Nolan.

Sep 22, 2021 17:36

Concern over future of one remaining Longford palliative care bed

New plans suggest Longford families will need to travel to a new unit under development in Tullamore.

Sep 17, 2021 13:44

Refurbishment works begin at St. Joseph's Care centre in Longford

Aug 14, 2021 09:27

HSE submits pre-planning documents for 43 bed extension to St Joseph's, Longford

The HSE has submitted its intention to seek planning permission for the new 43 bed unit at St Joseph's Care Centre in Longford. The

Jul 31, 2020 16:48

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