HSE West and North West is advising people to be aware of their options of care this August Bank Holiday weekend. August is a busy holiday period and this combined with the bank holiday weekend can put extra pressure on the health system and people are advised to familiarise themselves on care options available to […]
Raphoe Pastoral Centre Counselling Service to become independent organisation
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By Róise Collins THE Raphoe Pastoral Centre Counselling Service is undergoing a significant transformation as it prepares to become an independent organisation, formally separating from its church roots. This marks a significant milestone for the long-standing mental health service, which has supported individuals and families across Donegal for decades. Advertisement With a new name chosen, […]
Donegal hospitals unaffected by nationwide scam alert glitch
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By Róise Collins HOSPITALS in Donegal were spared from a nationwide technical glitch that was causing legitimate text messages to patients to be labelled as “likely scam.” The new system, introduced by the Communications Regulator (ComReg), aims to tackle fraudulent text messages and protect people from opening or replying to fake messages. Advertisement The crack down comes […]
Private ambulance and outsourced blood samples expenditure concerns
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By Louise Doyle CONCERN has been raised for future sustainability costs of two services at Letterkenny University Hospital after spend on their provision has been revealed. It comes after expenditure amounted to €1,340,294 in an 17-month period for spend on private ambulances and the outsourcing of blood samples. Advertisement A total of €910,440 was spent on private ambulances […]
New permanent GP for Lettermacaward
The HSE has announced the successful appointment of a permanent GP for Lettermacaward. Dr. Shahzad Ahmad will officially take up the role on Tuesday, July 15 and will be based at the recently refurbished Health Centre in Lettermacaward. In a statement, the HSE wished him well in his new role and assured patients that there […]
HSE to redesign bedrooms at Ramelton Community Hospital following HIQA inspection
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THE HSE is to redesign 14 single bedrooms at Ramelton Community Hospital after a HIQA inspection deemed the rooms “not suitable” for meeting residents’ needs. Ramelton Community Hospital is registered to provide care to 30 male and female residents over the age of 65. The centre is a purpose-built single storey building and residents are […]
Donegal HSE bright sparks scoop prestigious award
By Paul McElwee TWO Donegal healthcare professionals have received a prestigious award for their part in helping to introduce a new ‘point of care’ treatment for local patients. Catherine Kelly and Gary Gardiner, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and Principal Paramedicine Tutor with the Letterkenny Pathfinder Team, received the Best Hospital Avoidance Award for their project, ‘Introduction of […]
Fresh Take: Surgical Hub crisis needs our full support
by Sabrina Sweeney Simmering concerns in March over the proposed location of a new surgical hub to serve the north west have now boiled over into a full-blown crisis for healthcare in Donegal. It’s understood a decision has been made regionally by the HSE to locate the day-case and planned surgery services at Sligo University […]
171 Donegal doctors demand urgent meeting with Minister over Surgical Hub plans
Over 100 senior doctors from Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) and local GPs have issued an urgent call for a meeting with Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to address what they describe as a critical threat to patient care and health equality in the North West. They point out that despite being the sole hospital […]
LUH pushes alternative plan as calls grow for surgical hub in Donegal
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By Róise Collins A LETTERKENNY councillor has called on the HSE and Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) to prioritise a business case for the development of a surgical hub in Donegal. However, LUH General Manager Sean Murphy has expressed support for an alternative larger ambulatory (non-inpatient) care unit. Advertisement At Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health […]