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…
Woman advises people to have symptoms checked – The Irish Times
Siobhán O’Connell was not too concerned when she experienced shortness of breath and noticed her ankles were swollen…
‘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…
Dublin’s Rotunda Hospital transferring women as far as Drogheda due to bed shortage – The Irish Times
It was a Monday evening in mid-December and a woman was in labour in the Rotunda Hospital when…