THE HSE has released a statement warning that there may be delays in appointments and discharges from hospitals over the next few days in the aftermath of storm Ophelia. In the Statement from HSE Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) Area 1 which includes Donegal they said: Advertisement “There was a significant impact on the vast majority […]
HSE helpline for flood victims ceased
The HSE helpline for people affected by the recent flooding in Inishowen has now ceased to operate. If the need arises the HSE Psychology Service can be contacted. The HSE has also provided an information leaflet ‘Coping with Flooding’ which has been distributed widely in the community. This leaflet outlines the common reactions people […]
HSE helpline set up to help flood victims
“For some it may feel overwhelming and the option of calling a helpline to talk to a professional could really help.”
Chapel of rest being used as hospital day room
Patients in Lifford Community Hospital were moved to the Chapel as it was the only space available for the service.
No radiologist available at LUH on one day this week
A cancer patient, the mother called on the HSE to put in place the offer of proper, long-term contracts in a bid to entice medical professionals
Chinese takeaway forced to close down in Dungloe
A Chinese takeaway in Dungloe has been shut down but the Food Safety Authority. The Golden Palace, under the ownership of Mr Tom Chen, was ordered to shut up shop on Tuesday June 27th. Under the Food Safety Authority Act 1998, the Health Service Executive issued the closure. Advertisement The popular and busy takeaway […]
No facilities for home births in Donegal
Private Midwives Ireland has issued a plea for midwives in Donegal to get in touch, as there are currently no facilities to accommodate women who wish to have a home birth. With up to 30 requests annually from women from Donegal, they have had to turn them all down as they do not have any […]
‘SOS group does not represent our views’ Fr John Joe
Stranorlar group breaks away from campaign to save services in three hospitals – Ramelton, Stranorlar and Lifford
LUH praised for its reduced parking fees
The Irish Cancer Society says that the HSE needs to issue guidelines to hospitals so that all people undergoing cancer treatment receive free parking.
Future of Dunfanaghy Health Centre is safe, say HSE
The announcement comes following a continued high-profile community campaign set up after it was feared services at the centre were under threat.