Tributes to Professor Anthony Staines as ‘advocate for equality in healthcare’ dies
Tributes have been paid to Professor Anthony Staines for his commitment to equality in healthcare, kindness, and dedication…
Inside the drug testing lab at Electric Picnic as ‘unpredictable’ 3-CMC falsely sold as MDMA found
HSE SCIENTISTS TESTING drugs surrendered by Electric Picnic attendees this afternoon detected a third sample of the stimulant…
Manager’s absence prompts Hiqa inspection that finds several issues at Cork nursing home
Unappetising food, restricted access to toilets and unfamiliar staff leaving residents vulnerable to abuse were among issues highlighted…
Patients can now dispose of unused and out-of-date medicines in any pharmacy – The Irish Times
Patients will be able to dispose of unused and out-of-date medication in pharmacies nationwide as part of a…
Health minister should come to CUH and talk to doctors about staffing problems, consultant says
The health minister should come to Cork University Hospital and hear from doctors in person about the challenges…
Long-serving Mater employee wrongly suspended over patient complaint awarded €10,000 – The Irish Times
A healthcare assistant who said he was wrongly linked to a hospital patient’s allegations about being “interfered with”…
GP numbers rise by just 185 in five years despite healthcare needs of growing population – The Irish Times
The number of GPs and doctors with public contracts practising in Ireland has risen by just 185 in…
Hospital manager to meet family of patient after treatment by healthcare worker shared online
MANAGEMENT AT UNIVERSITY Hospital Limerick (UHL) is to meet with the family of a dementia patient who was…
Norovirus outbreak closes luxury Westmeath hotel Glasson Lakehouse
GLASSON LAKEHOUSE, A luxury hotel in Co Westmeath, has voluntarily closed after an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness among…
Luxury hotel and golf course in Westmeath closed after norovirus outbreak – The Irish Times
A luxury hotel in Co Westmeath has temporarily closed after a norovirus outbreak at the venue. Glasson Lakehouse,…
Children addicted to HHC vapes can be denied access to Camhs support – The Irish Times
Children and teenagers who are experiencing serious mental health problems because of hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) vapes can be refused…
HSE investigating after video shows dementia patient being ‘disrespected’ on hospital ward – The Irish Times
The HSE said it was appalled at a video recording appearing to show the behaviour of a healthcare…