‘Shocking’ data shows cancer patients face postcode lottery for timely treatment
Some cancer patients have faster access to vital treatment and surgeries than those in hospitals in other regions,…
‘Strong link’ between childhood gambling and long-term harms later in life, new report shows
ESRI researchers used responses from more than 1,600 adults to compare current gambling behaviour with childhood experiences. A…
Purpose-built Cork nursing home to ‘hopefully’ open within months
A new, dedicated community nursing home in Cork city, offering over 100 beds — which was initially promised…
‘It helps if you have your medication list’ – how to get the most from your 15-minute GP visit during busy flu season
From making notes to when you should arrive, Dr Suzanne Kelly gives her top tips for patients Dr…
Flu hospitalisations up by a third in one week, HSE figures show – The Irish Times
The number of people hospitalised with flu has increased by a third over the past week, following a…
Quakers to sell Bloomfield mental health hospital in Rathfarnham – The Irish Times
The Quakers in Ireland are to sell Bloomfield mental health hospital due to the ageing profile of the…
Study finds link between eating cheese and lower dementia risk – The Irish Times
In a large new published study, researchers found that eating high-fat cheese or cream was associated with a…
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…
Pandemic payments to health staff had weak controls and governance gaps, HSE audit finds – The Irish Times
There were notable control weaknesses and governance gaps in arrangements for paying out the State’s €1,000 special payment…
Flu season has started weeks early with ‘significant pressures’ expected on hospitals – The Irish Times
“Significant pressures” on healthcare services is expected in coming weeks amid an early start to the flu season,…
Government braces for 'significant pressure' on hospitals with flu, Covid-19 and RSV circulating – The Journal
Government braces for ‘significant pressure’ on hospitals with flu, Covid-19 and RSV circulating The JournalVisitor restrictions at Wexford Hospital…
HSE currently developing a proposal for a 75-bed acute mental health service at Cork hospital
Cork TD Liam Quaide who worked as a clinical psychologist in the North Cork mental health services from…