The X-ray service in the Carndonagh Community Hospital is now running five days a week. Previous to the service starting, patients would travel to Letterkenny University Hospital to avail of an X-ray. The service has seen a large increase in GP referrals since the COVID-19 pandemic. Advertisement All referrals are prioritised according to the clinical […]
No helicopter to bring nurse and GP to Tory tomorrow
THE helicopter that was scheduled to fly a Nurse and GP to Tory Island tomorrow (Thursday) has been grounded due to essential maintenance work. The HSE has released a statement which details that there is currently no second helicopter available to do this run. The HSE is putting interim measures in place. Advertisement A spokesperson […]
HSE encourage COVID-19 vaccination of those aged 6 months to 11 years
The HSE is encouraging parents and guardians of children aged six months to four years and five to eleven years to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 in Donegal. Primary and first booster clinics for those 12 years will commence again in the autumn, but clinics for children are continuing. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended by the […]
Register online for free GP care for children aged 6 and 7
Families and guardians can register online for free GP Care for children aged 6 and 7 for the first time from today. The HSE is encouraging families and guardians to make online applications for a GP Visit Card for all children in this age group from today via the HSE website hse.ie/gpvisitcards “Our staff have […]
Public reminded to stay safe this bank holiday weekend
AS the August bank holiday is approaching, health services are reminding the public of the care options available if you become unwell. Health services are reminding people that COVID-19 is circulating in communities while health and emergency services across the North-west are anticipating a busy weekend. Many local pharmacies will be open over the weekend […]
Boil water notice issued for parts of Inishowen
Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of approximately 8,900 consumers supplied by the Inishowen West Public Water Supply and Carndonagh Mixed Public Water Supply due to operational issues at the water treatment plant. The notice impacts all […]
Scaffolding erected as refurb works begin at St Conal’s
SCAFFOLDING has been erected at St Conal’s Campus as restoration and refurbishment works have commenced on the historic building. In recent days, scaffolding has appeared around a chimney on one of the well known buildings in Letterkenny. The HSE has previously confirmed funding for upgrade works to retain and repair the existing structures of the St Conal’s Campus which is a protected structure. Advertisement A […]
Programme for adults with long term health conditions to be held in Bundoran
The Living Well Programme is a key evidence-based resource of the Self-management Support Programme across Community Healthcare Cavan Donegal Leitrim Monaghan Sligo (CH CDLMS). Living Well supports adults, 18 years and over, living with long term health conditions such as Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, heart conditions, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Arthritis and chronic pain to develop self-management […]
Almost 6,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine discarded in Donegal
by Róise Collins CLOSE to 6,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines were discarded from vaccinations centres in Donegal over a 15 month period. Figures provided to the Donegal News through a Freedom of Information request show that 5,727 doses of the vaccine went unused after being discarded by the HSE at vaccination centres in the county between January […]
Donegal Aphasia Café wins national best HSCP lead project award
Ireland’s first hybrid Aphasia Conversation Group, located in Donegal, has won a national award. HSE Bright Spark Awards, where frontline innovation is celebrated and rewarded, were presented on 15th June 2023 during the HSE’s Spark Summit at the Clayton Hotel, Cardiff Lane, Dublin. The event is sponsored by National Doctors Training and Planning, the Office of Nursing and Midwifery […]