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Donegal nurse denied adequate rest breaks awarded €9,300 in WRC ruling
by Staff Writer 6 months agoA nurse in a Killybegs day centre has been awarded €9,380 following a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)…
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A ‘great day for Dunfanaghy’ as Primary Care Centre opens
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 months agoThe new Dunfanaghy Primary Care Centre (PCC) opens to the public this Thursday afternoon. GP services begin from 2.30pm, with…
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Now’s the time to claim PRSI benefits at Specsavers Donegal
by Contributor 6 months agoAdvertisement Did you know you could be entitled to a free eye and hearing test, plus significant discounts on glasses…
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The much-anticipated new Dunfanaghy Primary Care Centre is set to open in the coming days. The HSE has confirmed that…
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Watch: Donegal woman’s amazing recovery thanks to programme for older people
by Staff Writer 6 months agoA well-known east Donegal woman has spoken about how her life changed for the better thanks to the Integrated Care…
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Flu and RSV puts north west hospitals and nursing homes under strain
by Contributor 6 months agoHospitals and nursing homes in the northwest are under increased pressure with high levels of flu and RSV this Christmas. …
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‘Remember you are not alone’ – advice for those struggling this Christmas
by Staff Writer 6 months agoThe festive season is a time of joy, but for many, it can also be a time when they may…
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The NoWDOC service is calling on the public to “bear with them” during the busy Christmas period. The GP service…
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The Errigal Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Hub in Donegal hosted an event this week to celebrate the achievements of the…
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Almost 300 young Donegal athletes receive free cardiac screening
by Staff Writer 7 months agoMain pic: Gathered at the recent Tipperary Association Dublin event was the Quirke family – Dan, Hazel, Shannon and Kelly.…
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Surge in respiratory illnesses threatens to overwhelm health services in Donegal this Christmas
by Staff Writer 7 months agoConcern is rising among health service chiefs in Donegal over the surge in flu cases and respiratory illnesses in the…
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Leitir community cannot wait any longer for GP surgery – Doherty
by Contributor 7 months agoDonegal TD Pearse Doherty has again called for the reopening of the Leitirmacaward GP surgery. The health centre was closed…
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Inishowen mum celebrating life and giving back this Christmas
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 months agoInspirational Inishowen woman Roseena Doherty (Toner) loves the buzz in her home at Christmastime. With a family of five, there’s…
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Donegal families worry about respite availability this Christmas
by Staff Writer 7 months agoSinn Féin Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has called for more support for respite services in Donegal in the run up to Christmas.…
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Former Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has lost his seat in the Wicklow consistency. The Fianna Fáil candidate lost out on…
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A virtual ward initiative for patients with COPD in Donegal has won a HSE Excellence Award in the category of…
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Murray’s Pharmacy celebrating expansion in Castlefinn with grand opening this Friday
by Staff Writer 7 months agoSponsored Post Murray’s Pharmacy in Castlefinn is gearing up to celebrate the grand opening of its newly expanded premises this…
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HSE urged to ‘wake up’ to respite demand and extend Ballymacool House
by Staff Writer 7 months agoThe HSE has been asked to consider an extension at Ballymacool Respite House in Letterkenny to meet the demand for…
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‘Scandalous’ number of Donegal children overdue for disability and autism assessments
by Staff Writer 8 months agoSome 272 Donegal children with disabilities and autism are currently overdue their assessment of need, that’s according to HSE data…