by Louise Doyle A MARRIAGE certificate containing personal information issued in error in Letterkenny to a third party was one of 78 data breaches recorded by the HSE over a 15-month period. Information released to the Donegal News under the Freedom of Information Act reveals 19 data breaches were recorded between January to March this year. Advertisement Fifty-nine data […]
Ten extra beds for LUH Emergency Department
Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue has said he wants to help “drive on” plans to deliver ten extra beds to Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department. The extra beds are to be provided under the Health Capital Plan for 2024. The project is one of 22 Donegal projects that has been earmarked for funding from an overall […]
Data breach prompts investigation
By Dionne Meehan THE Data Protection Commission has opened an investigation into the Health Service Executive over a data breach which occurred in Donegal last year. The DPC said the inquiry concerns the “storage” and “retention” of personal data contained in paper records held by the HSE via its use of an “external” storage facility. […]
HSE issues advice ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
Additional GP out-of-hours services will operate across the region over the bank holiday.
Gardaí make a number of arrests over weekend
Gardaí continuing operate high visibility checkpoints and speed checks across Donegal.
More than 550 delayed hospital discharges
by Louise Doyle THERE were more than 500 delayed discharges from Letterkenny University Hospital last year because of a lack of step down availability or home care provision. In all, 552 discharges were delayed at LUH in 2023. Advertisement The figure was provided to Cllr Gerry Crawford at the latest Regional Health Forum West meeting, when […]
HSE: Work ongoing to find suitable accommodation in the Finn Valley area for Physiotherapy Services
Primary Care Physiotherapy services at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stranorlar are to be delivered from community hospitals in Lifford and Donegal Town from today. However, the HSE say they are in the process of seeking suitable accommodation in the Finn Valley Area in order to have the services restored. In a statement last week, the […]
Planning permission approved for Donegal Hospice extension
Planning permission has been approved for an extension and refurbishment to the current Donegal Hospice facility at Knocknamona, Letterkenny. The proposed development includes the construction of four new apartments. These additional apartments will accommodate patients and their families, offering a supportive and compassionate environment during their time at the hospice. Also included in the development […]
HSE confirms Physiotherapy services at St. Joseph’s Hospital to be relocated
By Diarmaid Doherty Primary Care Physiotherapy services at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stranorlar are to be delivered from community hospitals in Lifford and Donegal Town from next week. In a statement, the HSE confirmed that following a recent HIQA inspection in St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar and an identified need for essential fire upgrade works to […]
Refurb of old Newton Health Centre
NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM Cllr Paul Canning this week welcomed the bringing back into use of the old Health Centre in the village. Renovations works are currently being carried out at the building which is located towards the northern end near the Garda Station. According to the HSE the building will be used as an administration hub for […]