Private healthcare providers ‘could face staffing shortages amid widening pay gap’ – The Irish Times
The healthcare sector is facing staff shortages in the coming year with long-term vacancies remaining unfilled, a report…
Only six new nursing homes opened in 2024, but Ireland needs 25,000 more beds by 2040
Just six new nursing homes registered with Hiqa during 2024, bringing 443 new beds into a system falling…
Health sectors seek work-permit changes to allow more non-European staff – The Irish Times
The Government is examining potential reforms to the work permit system which could allow some parts of the…
Little Sisters of the Poor seeking €20m from sale of Dublin nursing home – The Irish Times
A plan by religious order, the Little Sisters of the Poor, to consolidate its work and resources has…
Planned 5-day strike at Kaiser Permanente facilities ends, further talks planned
SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A planned five-day strike by thousands of registered nurses and other…
The 10 Worst States to Retire in 2025, According to New Data
A comfortable retirement depends on more than good weather. Stability and access often matter more than the view.…
Ireland needs over 1,000 new nursing home beds each year for the next 15 years
Between 15,000 and 20,000 additional nursing home beds will be needed by 2040 based on ESRI projections, the…