News - children

Leitrim Family Resource Centre seeing huge rise in people seeking food parcels
People are being urged to reach out and seek help if they are struggling.
Jun 22, 2022 08:06Longford resource worker highlights vaping addiction among youth
The family resource centre workers says there's a major problems with children as young as 12 becoming addicted to vaping products
Jun 8, 2022 17:06Local parents paying close to €700 a month for childcare
Prices for child care services have dropped locally over the last 4 years.
Jun 7, 2022 13:06Longford mother exasperated over lack of services for non-verbal son
Ann feels her son is regressing because he has been waiting for follow up services for so long.
May 12, 2022 16:05Over 1300 local children waiting for months for specialist speech therapy
A local GP says any delay can have very significant effects on children.
May 9, 2022 13:05Residents call for help over raw sewage overflow at Longford Estate
Locals say the issue means many households cannot flush their toilets for fear of overflows.
Apr 21, 2022 12:04Athlone mother calls for more school places for children with autism
Many are travelling long distances to school.
Apr 13, 2022 13:04Hiqa inspection praises child protection services in region
The inspection took place last year across services in the midlands.
Mar 24, 2022 16:03Covid booster available for 12 to 15 year olds from today
Children aged 12 to 15 had to have a 6 month gap from their last vaccinations.
Mar 5, 2022 09:03Covid vaccine for 5 to 11 year olds can be booked online from today
With mid-term coming up, it might be a good time to book an appointment.
Feb 20, 2022 10:02Shannonside Newsletter
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