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Young carers less likely to perform well in exams says new report
A quarter of 17-year-olds and a fifth of 20-year-olds regularly care for another family member.
Jan 25, 2024 09:3811 professions added to Critical Skill list for international work permits
The list covers professions which employers can hire staff from outside the EU.
Jan 2, 2024 09:29Recruitment embargo will see more healthcare staff leave says union
Consultants, doctors in training, and nurses and midwives who graduated this year are not affected by the embargo.
Nov 10, 2023 17:16Tenders open for CT scanner upgrade works at local hospital
The works are due ahead of the replacement of the CT scanner.
Nov 7, 2023 17:23Calls to allow all women access to free Hormone Replacement Therapy
The call comes from Green Party Senator Pauline O'Reilly as part of World Menopause Day.
Oct 18, 2023 09:38Sligo Emergency Department once again under substantial pressure
Mullingar Hospital has also enacted their escalation procedures this morning, as 19 patients are waiting onsite.
Oct 16, 2023 13:49Price caps needed to help parents afford baby formula
Measures designed to encourage breastfeeding should be halted due to the cost-of-living crisis, according to an Irish doctor.
Sep 13, 2023 13:01Ireland needs more services for those with Huntington's says Longford Mother
A walk is taking place at Lough Key Forest Park in Joe's name this Saturday morning to raise awareness of Huntington's.
Jul 20, 2023 18:07Longford mother calls for SMA to be included on newborn heel prick test
The condition causes progressive muscle wasting and loss of mobility.
Jun 29, 2023 17:52Leitrim TD calls for urgent action to halt threat of nursing home closures
“An increasing number of nursing homes are considering leaving the Fair Deal Scheme and say it's not providing sustainable funding
Jun 28, 2023 16:44Shannonside Newsletter
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