The HSE has confirmed the commencement of vital day services at Ballyshannon Community Hospital following the recruitment of necessary staff. The commitment comes following the opening of the long-stay beds at the South Donegal hospital earlier this week. The hospital was launched last April with a commitment of 52 long-stay beds, 20 short-stay beds, and […]
€37 million Ballyshannon Community Hospital official opening
THE new Ballyshannon Community Hospital will not be fully operational until the end of the year but the local community will today celebrate its official opening. The hospital has cost €36.7 million to develop and has already been functioning, as it has been opening up on a phased basis. There are 52 long-stay and 20 […]
Shortage of GPs in Donegal ‘not a new issue’ – Pringle tells Dáil
INDEPENDENT Donegal TD, Thomas Pringle, insists “there is still a long way to go” with respect to addressing the lack of healthcare services in the county, as he supported a motion in Dáil Éireann calling on government to increase GP numbers. Deputy Pringle has welcomed the opening, on Tuesday, of the new Ballyshannon Community Hospital but […]
Community Hospital dispute: HSE say they want to find a resolution
The HSE have insisted that they are actively seeking to engage with the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) to find a resolution in order to support the commencement of services at the new community hospital in Ballyshannon. Earlier this week, the INMO issued a statement saying staffing and clinical governance measures must be in […]
Ballyshannon Community Hopsital almost complete
The 80 bed Ballyshannon Community Hospital is nearing completion. It is anticipated the building will be completed by March/April 2023 with a handover phase to be agreed with staff after completion. Advertisement The HSE confirmed there are a number of finishing touches underway including floor coverings, fitting final furniture, preparatory works […]