Almost 6,000 fewer healthcare staff than officially permitted, HSE says – The Irish Times
There are close to 6,000 fewer nurses, doctors and other staff employed in the health service than officially…
HSE began ‘enhanced’ support and oversight of Bloomfield following patient care concerns – The Irish Times
The Health Service Executive has “enhanced” its support and oversight of a south Dublin mental health hospital after…
Mentally ill woman’s advanced healthcare directive ruled invalid by High Court – The Irish Times
A mentally ill woman’s advanced healthcare directive opposing any treatment with psychotropic drugs even if that put her…
Family launches four lawsuits over death of daughter (18) at UHL – The Irish Times
The family an 18-year-old Limerick woman who died after sustaining massive blood loss and an injury to her…
Primary and social healthcare expansion should be priority – The Irish Times
Sir, – Health Service Executive chief Anne O’Connor confirms that reform of the health service is important and…
Serious hospital environment issues found in more than half of inspections – watchdog – The Irish Times
More than half of hospitals inspected over the past two years had issues with ageing buildings or poor…
Public ‘trust chasm’ developed during Covid-19 pandemic, says Dr Mike Ryan – The Irish Times
A public “trust pothole” that existed before the pandemic developed into a “trust chasm”, former World Health Organisation…
HSE bid for Bloomfield Hospital ‘significantly’ higher than market value – The Irish Times
The Health Service Executive (HSE) approved an increased bid to acquire Bloomfield mental health hospital despite it being…
Improved disability and youth mental health services among commitments in HSE’s 2026 plan – The Irish Times
Improvements to disability services, an 18 per cent increase in the number of cervical screening tests and an…
Emergency departments face unprecedented demand, but drop in people presenting with flu – The Irish Times
The number of people presenting to emergency departments with influenza has fallen in the past week, according to…
More than 1,000 people expected in hospital with peak projected for Christmas week – The Irish Times
Most people are expecting presents this week as the Christmas festivities kick off. For the health system, however,…
Patients in Dublin mental health hospital left in soiled clothes, slapped and threatened – The Irish Times
Residents in a south Dublin mental health hospital were left soiled for an “unacceptable period”, “slapped” on the…