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
Concerning rise in number of midwives assaulted in workplace, INMO says
The Government vowed to increase the maximum penalty for assaulting healthcare staff. The INMO has revealed that over 800 nurses and midwives were assaulted in the first three months of 2023. Following the concerning figures, the Government vowed to increase the maximum penalty for assaulting nurses, midwives, and other frontline workers. INMO General Secretary, Phil […]
3 years ago
Support floods in for Charlie Bird after broadcaster suffers another fall
Charlie Bird was hospitalised after another fall but thankfully there are “no broken bones” Social media has exploded with support for RTÉ’s Charlie Bird after he experience another fall and was hospitalised in Dún Laoghaire on Wednesday. Charlie was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021 and has since captured the hearts of the nation […]
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
Connolly Hospital’s urgent care for kids changing to appointment only
Connolly Hospital is changing its children’s urgent care clinic to an appointment-based system. The move has been met with major backlash from parents. One mum told HerFamily that the stress of trying to get an appointment is taking its toll on parents. They said, “This unit has been used when you can’t get a GP. […]
3 years ago