By Róise Collins AN additional consultant has been appointed to the respiratory team at Letterkenny University Hospital to help tackle lengthy waiting lists. The third permanent consultant has been added to the team as part of a number of initiatives introduced by the HSE to reduce waiting times for respiratory appointments in the county. Advertisement The […]
Meehan criticises HSE over cancer treatment timeframe
By Paul McElwee LETTERKENNY University Hospital has been singled out by a local councillor as part of a wider criticism of cancer treatment waiting times in the HSE in the West and North West. Independent Cllr Declan Meehan, who represents Donegal on the Regional Health Forum, spoke after receiving the information on waiting times at […]
Tory Island is again without nursing cover
Donegal Deputy and Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Finance Pearse Doherty has called the news that Tory Island will be without a nurse for the next ten days “unacceptable.” The Sinn Féin TD was speaking yesterday after news was circulated to those on the island. Teachta Doherty said: Advertisement “Tory Island going without a nurse again for ten days cannot be allowed to happen. It is absolutely […]
Concern as two Donegal services to relocate
CONCERN has been voiced after it has emerged two services in Donegal are to close their current locations and relocate to other parts of the county. A public meeting will take place on Thursday over concerns the relocation of an education centre to Letterkenny will result in the loss of six jobs. Donegal Education Support Centre, based […]
Primary Care Centre to be built in Dungloe
A new primary care centre is to be built in Dungloe. The HSE is to seek expressions of interest this year from developers. The news was confirmed to Donegal TD and Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson for Finance Deputy Pearse Doherty in a response to him by the HSE. Advertisement Speaking today, Deputy Doherty said: “It is […]
STORM ÉOWYN: HSE services and appointments to be cancelled
HSE West and North West has this afternoon issued a statement advising that the Red weather warning in place for tomorrow will significantly disrupt HSE Services. The red weather warning will impact the entire region. During red warnings, people should stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and take action to protect themselves and their properties. “As a […]
Red weather warning to significantly disrupt HSE services
HSE services throughout the country will see significant disruptions due to Storm Éowyn tomorrow. A range of services in hospitals and community healthcare will be cancelled tomorrow due to the severe weather warning status red. A red weather warning means everyone should stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and take action to protect themselves and their […]
Nurse denied adequate rest breaks awarded €9,380 in WRC ruling
by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL nurse has been awarded €9,380 after a complaint she lodged to the Workplace Relations Commission claiming that HSE North West failed to provide her with rest breaks was upheld. The HSE has been ordered to pay the sum to Ms Gallagher. Advertisement It follows a recent WRC hearing and adjudication, which took place over […]
HSE warning on respiratory illness in acute hospitals
There were 742 people hospitalised with flu on Friday, as pressure increases on acute hospitals in the post-Christmas period, according to the HSE. While the HSE had expected and planned for a surge in hospitalisations at this time, the numbers so far are at the upper end of what they had predicted, a spokesperson said. […]
HSE prepares for significant increases in influenza and respiratory illness
by Michael Lockhart HEALTH services in Donegal are preparing for further significant increases in influenza and respiratory illness in the coming days and weeks. The impact of flu circulating in the community has a direct impact on the capacity of health services, both in hospitals and in primary and community care settings. Advertisement HSE Health […]