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HSE spends €4.6m on overseas eating disorder treatment as domestic services face funding scrutiny

HSE spends €4.6m on overseas eating disorder treatment as domestic services face funding scrutiny

The Health Service Executive (HSE) allocated €4.6 million in 2023 to send seven patients with eating disorders abroad for treatment through the Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS), highlighting significant gaps in domestic healthcare capacity. This expenditure nearly matches the €8.1 million invested in Ireland’s eating disorder services during the same period, raising questions about resource allocation … Read more

HSE warns of surge in respiratory illnesses over Christmas period

HSE warns of surge in respiratory illnesses over Christmas period

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is bracing for a challenging healthcare period as respiratory illness cases dramatically increase, with a combined total of nearly 2,000 Covid-19, RSV, and influenza cases reported in the past week. HSE CEO Bernard Gloster revealed that over 600 people were hospitalized last week due to Covid-19, flu, and RSV, placing … Read more

HSE launches first patient app in major digital health upgrade

HSE launches first patient app in major digital health upgrade

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is set to revolutionize patient care with the launch of its first-ever patient app, marking a significant step towards modernizing healthcare communication in Ireland. Initially, between 1,000 and 1,500 patients will trial the new digital platform, with a broader public release planned for early 2025. Damien McCallion, HSE’s chief technology … Read more

HSE to launch patient app: Digital healthcare revolution on the horizon

HSE to launch patient app: Digital healthcare revolution on the horizon

In a significant move towards digital healthcare, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is set to roll out a new patient app by the end of this year. Damien McCallion, HSE’s chief technology and transformation officer, announced that testing for the app has been successfully completed, paving the way for its launch. The app, which marks … Read more

Revolutionary ‘Hospital At Home’ Initiative To Tackle Overcrowding In Irish Hospitals

In a groundbreaking move, Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) has revealed plans to introduce Acute Virtual Wards at Limerick University Hospital and St Vincent’s Hospital early next year. This innovative project, known as ‘Hospital at Home,’ aims to alleviate overcrowding by providing medical care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. Under the … Read more

Winter! Health Minister’s Request Not To Forget The Mask

Dublin: With the flu spreading across the country, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has expressed concern that people are avoiding safety measures including masks in public places. People are also avoiding masks on public transport. The minister said that this lack of security is very alarming as winter approaches. The Minister reminded the public it is … Read more

HSE to start spring Covid-19 booster programme

A spring Covid-19 booster immunisation scheme will be launched by the Health Service Executive (HSE) for specific groups. The initiative is available to those who are at least 70 years old, residing in long-term care homes for seniors, and those with weakened immune systems who are at least five years old. A booster shot can … Read more

Over 70% of doctors in Ireland have experienced burn-out since the Covid-19 pandemic

According to a recent poll, after the Covid-19 outbreak, more than 70% of doctors in Ireland have suffered burn-out. A psychiatric syndrome known as burn-out comprises emotional exhaustion, a sense of cynicism and detachment from one’s work, as well as a feeling of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment. 1,082 doctors responded to an IMO survey … Read more

INMO says 10 assaults each day on nurses and midwives

Ten assaults on HSE nurses and midwives are reportedly committed daily, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organization. The INMO will inform the Oireachtas Health Committee next week that the Health and Safety Authority is not doing enough to safeguard hospital employees from an increase in violent and aggressive incidents. There have been reported … Read more

Over 250,000 waiting for hospital scans, new figures show

According to recent data, there are over 250,000 people waiting in hospitals for medical scans. 59,000 people have been on the lists for more than a year, according to data from the National Treatment Purchase Fund. The most recent statistics concern the number of patients in acute hospitals who are waiting for outpatient scans. These … Read more

HSE warning as ‘risky substances’ found in cannabis jellies

A warning has been issued by the Health Service Executive and gardaí over packaged sweets suspected of containing synthetic cannabinoids. A risk communication regarding the appearance of synthetic cannabinoids in cannabis and THC products was released by the HSE National Social Inclusion Office on January 6, 2023.  A small number of hospitalisations have occurred following … Read more

HSE unsure of numbers hired despite €15.5m spend on recruitment firms

The HSE does not know how many people have been employed as a result of the activity of private recruiting firms, which have been paid a total of €15.5 million since 2020. According to a breakdown of numbers, these companies were paid €2.88 million in 2020 and €9.78 million in 2021, with €2.6 million paid … Read more

600 new healthcare staff to be hired under HSE Winter Plan

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is bringing the Health Service Executive’s Winter Plan to Cabinet today, with the objective of boosting capacity in public hospitals while also using services in the private sector. The HSE will provide individual plans to each of Ireland’s 29 emergency departments in order to prepare them for the winter months. … Read more

People with long-term health conditions invited for Covid booster vaccine

Healthcare professionals and individuals with long-term health conditions between the ages of 12 and 49 are asked to schedule an appointment for their second Covid-19 booster injection. An HSE vaccination centre, participating GPs, or participating pharmacies are all places to schedule your next booster if you are over 50 or pregnant for more than 16 … Read more