All the updated news related to Regional Health Forum

All the news related to Regional Health Forum updated in real time

Found 18

forRegional Health Forum

Order by:

Letterkenny/Milford MD

'Black hole': North West Healthcare is ‘like the North Pole and melting fast’

The North West has been described as a ‘black hole’ and its healthcare services likened to ‘the North Pole and melting fast’. A meeting of the Regional Health Forum West this week heard several concerns regarding the provision of some healthcare ...

29 Sept 2022 at 10:17

Letterkenny/Milford MD

Car parking issue at LUH needs ‘immediate action’

There are calls for an immediate solution to the car parking issues at Letterkenny University Hospital. The matter was raised at this week’s Regional Health Forum West meeting. There are 1,100 car parking spaces at LUH and hospital management ...

27 Sept 2022 at 19:31

Donegal Life

People 'left in limbo' following closure of GP service in Dunkineely' - Cllr Gerry McMonagle

Patients are left ‘in limbo’ in the Dunkineely area following the closure of the long-established GP surgery in the area, the Chairperson of the HSE Western Regional Health Forum said this week. Sinn Féin Councillor Gerry McMonagle raised ...

24 Nov 2022 at 14:50

Local News

Severe challenges for families with members with intellectual disabilities

The many challenges facing Donegal families caring for members with intellectual disabilities are proving intractable. Speaking to Donegal Live, Councillor Albert Doherty said he had been approached by several families experiencing ...

19 Nov 2021 at 13:15

Local News

Travelling to Sligo 'unfair hardship' for Inishowen diabetes patients

The delay in providing a Diabetes Centre of Excellence at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has resulted in patients from Inishowen having to make the arduous five-hour round trip to Sligo University Hospital for treatment. ...

15 Oct 2021 at 17:00

Local News

Donegal ambulance service improvements included new staff and extended rosters

An additional 12 Paramedics utilised for the backfill of operational shifts due to annual and sick leave as well as two Community Paramedics, formed part of Donegal ambulance service improvements over the last three years, the ...

03 Mar 2023 at 15:28

Letterkenny/Milford MD

Clarity to be sought on NoWDOC future

With the future of the NoWDOC service up in the air, a high-powered meeting will take place this Friday. Members of the HSE Western Regional Health Forum will meet with senior HSE officials and Oireachtas members. “We have ...

18 Jan 2023 at 12:13

Local News

Work to begin on 110-bed community nursing unit in Letterkenny

Work on a new 110-bed community nursing unit in Letterkenny could begin next month. HSE chiefs expect that the new facility will be completed and ready for use in 2026. The €58.6 million development at Kilmacrennan Road ...

27 Sept 2023 at 08:53

Local News

Growing populating increasing demands at Letterkenny hospital

Letterkenny University Hospital bosses have been urged to review staff and bed shortages to meet the growing demands from patients Donegal. Letterkenny-based Councillor Gerry McMonagle has told Saolta to examine ...

27 Sept 2023 at 08:41

Home

New Lifford Community Hospital facility a step closer says Cllr Gerry Crawford

The project to establish a new community hospital facility in Lifford continues to move forward and local councillor Gerry Crawford has expressed confidence that there is now a general acceptance that such a ...

17 May 2023 at 19:30

Local News

‘Alternative location’ likely for Carndonagh day services

The HSE has said that an ‘alternative location’ is likely to be the solution to the ongoing issue regarding the restoration of day centre services at Carndonagh Community Hospital. The matter was raised at ...

29 Sept 2023 at 10:28

Local News

Over 600 patients opt to have treatment away from Letterkenny University Hospital last year

Over 600 in-patients at Letterkenny University Hospital opted to receive treatment elsewhere in 2020. The issue was raised at this week's Regional Health Forum West meeting by Donegal county councillor ...

24 Feb 2021 at 12:01

Years
2026

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.