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…
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…
Technology could cut dermatology waiting lists but ‘urgent need’ for more consultants, Hiqa says – The Irish Times
The use of technology to support dermatology referrals could help reduce waiting lists for the service but there…
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…
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…