The HSE will be providing temporary accommodation to the Donegal Hospice to ensure services are not disrupted during upcoming works.…
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Respite service at Riverwalk Carndonagh to reopen and expand
by Staff Writer 4 months agoDonegal Disability Services will reopen the respite service at Riverwalk Respite House, Carndonagh this April. The vital service has been…
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Donegal’s home help waiting list rises almost 10% in five months
by Rachel McLaughlin 4 months agoThe number of people awaiting home help support in Donegal reached over 400 this month. 407 clients are awaiting a…
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New consultant breast surgeon to join Letterkenny team in March
by Staff Writer 4 months agoThe HSE has successfully recruited a Consultant Breast Surgeon to take on the role of the outgoing surgeon, Mr Manvydas…
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Neurology backlog at LUH sees almost 800 patients awaiting appointments
by Rachel McLaughlin 4 months agoLetterkenny University Hospital remains without a consultant neurologist as hundreds of patients await testing and treatment. A Consultant Neurologist and…
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More than 60 community beds in Donegal ‘held up’ by regulator
by Staff Writer 4 months agoGreater ‘common sense’ is needed on fire safety regulations which are causing lengthy closures in Donegal’s community hospitals, according to…
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HSE urged to recruit more GPs in Donegal to avoid burn-out
by Rachel McLaughlin 4 months agoA Donegal County Councillor has said there is a clear need for more GPs in the county to meet the…
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‘Unacceptable’ that LUH hospital cancellations continue to rise sharply
by Contributor 5 months agoSinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty and Pádraig MacLochlainn have expressed concern at a spike in cancellations of planned activity at Letterkenny…
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‘Crazy’ not to allow emergency response drivers take vehicles home
by Staff Writer 5 months agoA Donegal TD has called on the government to change the law to make emergency response vehicle drivers exempt from…
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Fears ‘disgraceful’ paramedic vehicle ban will cost lives in rural Donegal
by Rachel McLaughlin 5 months agoFears have been raised over a new rule banning paramedics from bringing their vehicles home overnight. Previously, paramedics kept their…
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Tory Island without nurse for ten days ‘unacceptable’ – Doherty
by Staff Writer 5 months agoDonegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has called the news that Tory Island will be without a nurse for the next ten…
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Falcarragh physio services relocated for refurbishment works
by Staff Writer 5 months agoOutpatient physiotherapy services have been temporarily moved from Falcarragh Community Hospital due to refurbishment works. From Tuesday 11th February, Primary…
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Over 120 attend Student Mental Health symposium at ATU Donegal
by Contributor 5 months agoAtlantic Technological University (ATU) in conjunction with Ulster University (UU) hosted a Student Mental Health symposium on Friday, 31st January…
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Nurse suspended over Botox jabs at Letterkenny clinic
by Staff Writer 5 months agoA nurse who administered Botox in a private aesthetics clinic in Letterkenny has been handed a three-month suspension in the…
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Deputy Pearse Doherty has welcomed confirmation from the HSE that a new Primary Care Centre is to be built in…
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Storm Éowyn disrupts day services and hospital capacity in Donegal
by Rachel McLaughlin 5 months agoSeveral day services in Donegal have been cancelled this week as the county continues to recover from the impact of…
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McCabes Pharmacy celebrates Letterkenny rebranding with exclusive in-store events and promotions
by Contributor 5 months agoSponsored Content. McCabes Pharmacy, Ireland’s largest and most patient-centric pharmacy brand, is excited to announce a celebration weekend at its…
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Campaigners secure improved services for Fahan Health Centre
by Staff Writer 5 months agoCommunity campaigners for the Fahan Health Centre have welcomed the introduction of enhanced services following a “very successful” meeting with…
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Letterkenny nurse making cervical screening more accessible for sexual assault survivors
by Staff Writer 6 months agoA Letterkenny-based advanced nurse practitioner has increased cervical screening rates among sexual assault survivors through a trauma-informed care approach. Connie…
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‘Minding Brigid’ event to help women take charge of their health
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 months agoA major event focusing on women’s health is taking place in Donegal on St Brigid’s weekend. Minding Brigid is a…