National hospital waiting lists increased by over 86,300 patients in the last year, new figures reveal. At the end of December, there were 894,369 patients waiting to be seen at an outpatient clinic, or for an operation in the country's hospitals. It comp... See more
A widow has said that while the hospice system is a fantastic service, improvements are needed to out of hours support services. Last year, Olivia Rigney's husband, Ivan, died, having been diagnosed with stomach cancer four years earlier. She said he was ... See more
Ireland is facing a potential future crisis in end of life care and support for people who are bereaved without targeted investment and planning, according to a new report by the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF). It says that 92% of people die somewhere oth... See more
It is likely that flu activity peaked before Christmas, the HSE has said, but figures remain high with 2,049 cases recorded in the week to last Saturday. It compares with 1,777 cases the previous week, and 3,547 cases, the highest number seen in the week ... See more
Five reviews into the care of women and infants at Portiuncula University Hospital in Galway are still in progress and due to be completed by next March, it has been confirmed. Health Service Executive CEO Bernard Gloster will tell a Joint Committee on He... See more
