Mentally ill woman’s advanced healthcare directive is not valid, HSE tells court – The Irish Times
The Health Service Executive has asked the High Court to decide that an advanced healthcare directive made by…
Primary Health Properties aims to deliver three Irish healthcare facilities in the next 12 months
The Birr primary care centre (PCC) is expected to be delivered by the middle of this year, followed…
you might be surprised – The Irish Times
“Sláinte” will be on the lips of many millions of people around the world today as all things…
Cork University Hospital locks down in battle against contagious viral outbreak
Cork University Hospital Cork University Hospital is pleading with friends and family members of patients at the facility…
Feeling low after all the rain? Here are the foods Irish scientists say can boost mood
Berries and citrus fruits tend to be rich in the mood-boosting flavonoids. Photo: Getty If the long-awaited spring…
In Limerick, a new mental health approach diverts people in crisis away from Garda cells – The Irish Times
“It is routine to see people who have attempted suicide in police custody or prison cells,” said Prof…
Free online programme for people in Limerick and the Mid-West to help manage stress and anxiety
THE HSE has launched a free online programme to help people in the Mid-West to cope with stress. …
Will my pension fund expose me to a higher bill if my spouse needs nursing home care? – The Irish Times
I think I understand the terms of the Fair Deal scheme except for how it applies to an…
Midleton Community Hospital residents lack privacy while wait for new nursing home continues
Residents of Midleton Community Hospital lack privacy and dignity, health watchdog Hiqa has warned, as the wait goes…
HSE chief apologises for ‘unacceptable’ child mental health failures in north Kerry – The Irish Times
A wider review into mental health care provided to children in north Kerry is expected to be completed…
‘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…