Over 60 children left waiting on trolleys this month as healthcare crisis continues
Over 60 children were left waiting on trolleys this month as the healthcare crisis continues in Ireland. New figures highlight the overwhelming need for more hospital beds after 64 children were left waiting overnight for a space in the hospital. The concerning figures were released by the INMO in a bid to raise awareness about […]
3 years ago
Thousands of people become eligible for free GP care from today
“It’s a really important measure” From today (September 11th), an additional 215,000 people will be eligible to access free GP care. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has announced that applications for the GP visit cards are open for newly eligible people. This is the first of two phases to provide free care by GPs to […]
3 years ago
Families can now register for free GP care for children aged 6 and 7
Parents in Ireland can now register their children, aged 6 and 7, for free GP care for the first time today, August 11th. 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. The introduction of free […]
3 years ago
Nurses slam decision to remove facemasks in healthcare settings
“Absolutely the wrong move right now”. The decision to remove the facemask requirement in healthcare settings in Ireland has been slammed by nurses. The measure, which was introduced in early 2020 due to the Covid 19 pandemic, made masks mandatory in all healthcare settings to help stop the spread of the disease amongst the population’s […]
3 years ago
Sinn Féín calls for investigation into lack of ICU beds for children
Ireland’s healthcare system has been buckling under pressure for too long. There has been uproar in Ireland following the passing of 10-year-old Vivienne Murphy. Vivienne passed away after contracting Strep A in 2019, but her parents have recently spoken out about her untimely death in a bid to raise awareness about Strep A, as well […]
3 years ago
This 24/7 virtual healthcare plan is designed to make busy parents’ lives so much easier
Brought to you by Irish Life Health When you have young kids, easy access to healthcare is so, so important. Every parent knows that sore heads, sick tummies and high fevers can crop up when it’s least convenient. Unexpected bugs and injuries are all too common and can take hold quickly, making it tricky to […]
3 years ago