Children’s disability services have become so scarce in Donegal that only those who can afford it can access treatment –…
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‘Our children can’t afford to wait’ – Over 600 Donegal families demand interim disability services
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoDonegal parents of children with disabilities or additional needs say that their children cannot wait for the recruitment of more…
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Muckish railway walk to raise awareness of mental health issues
by Staff Writer 2 years agoA fundraising walk to raise awareness of mental health issues will take place on the Muckish Railway Walk, Creeslough, this…
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Letterkenny University Hospital shines a light on Baby Loss Awareness
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoPink and blue lights shone brightly across Letterkenny last night as the hospital joined a global wave of light for…
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Donegal family gifts defibrillator to ‘give good luck back’
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoA grateful Rathmullan family has donated a defibrillator to the CRITICAL emergency medical response charity in the hope of saving…
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Over €26million spent on agency staff at Letterkenny University Hospital
by Staff Writer 2 years agoMore than €26,637,000 was spent on agency staff for Letterkenny University Hospital in the past three years, it has been…
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Refurbishment works planned for Donegal Town Community Hospital
by Staff Writer 2 years agoThe HSE are planning to start refurbishment works at Donegal Town Community Hospital before the end of the year. The…
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Free neuro physiotherapy assessments at Donegal’s No Barriers Foundation
by Staff Writer 2 years agoSponsored Post Have you or a loved one got a neurological condition? Did you know that the No Barriers Foundation…
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Questions raised as a third of children refused access to local HSE mental health services
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoInadequate funding has been blamed for the lack of access to mental health services for children, according to Donegal county…
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Work to begin next month on Letterkenny Community Nursing Unit
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoA three-year timeline has been given for the completion of the new 110-bed community nursing unit in Letterkenny. The €58.6…
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Donegal children regressing without speech therapy and OT services
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoStaff shortages in speech and occupational therapy services in Donegal have led some children to lose their skills, it has…
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880 free books prescribed to Letterkenny hospital patients
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoLetterkenny University Hospital received 880 doses of free books for patients to celebrate Culture Night. The hospital was one of seven…
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Patient safety guide launched at Letterkenny University Hospital
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoNew posters have been created in Letterkenny University Hospital to help patients take an active role in their own healthcare.…
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Supportive sister’s headshave gives back to Cancer Care West
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoIt was hair today gone tomorrow for Fahan woman Tanya Burnett as she made an incredible act of solidarity with…
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Delays AGAIN at hospital as 130 people attend Emergency Department
by Staff Writer 2 years agoThere are once again long delays at Letterkenny University Hospital after 130 people attended the Emergency Department yesterday. The high…
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Disbelief as woman is offered hospital appointment 37 years after her death
by Staff Writer 2 years agoUpdated: 24/08/2023 EXCLUSIVE: A Donegal woman who passed away 37 years ago has been offered a hospital appointment this week,…
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Healthcare workers brace for busy weekend as Covid-19 cases rise
by Staff Writer 2 years agoCovid-19 continues to raise concern in the north-west, healthcare professionals have warned. A busy Bank Holiday weekend is expected in…
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Donegal volunteer medical responders to join CRITICAL charity
by Katie Gillen 2 years agoCRITICAL, the emergency medical response charity, has announced a new partnership with the National Ambulance Service (NAS). This will see…
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Letterkenny University Hospital joins project to create better work environment for nurses
by Staff Writer 2 years agoLetterkenny University Hospital has joined a research programme to improve the health and wellbeing of nurses in their workplace. The…
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Two catch-up HPV vaccine clinics will be held in Donegal in August. The Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up clinics will be…