Patients can bypass GPs with prescription-only medicines from pharmacists for common ailments
Common Conditions Service will be available next year for a range of illnesses and consultancy fee can be…
Stark divide leaves public mental health patients facing delays in Ireland
In contrast, private services offer faster access and in some cases a wider range of treatment options but…
‘When I qualify, I’ll return and begin my nursing career right here’ – hospital porter and healthcare assistant get chance to chase their dream careers
New sponsorship programme offers 30 places to healthcare support staff looking to retrain Ian Healy A hospital porter…
As over 4,800 wait for home care in Ireland, which regions have the largest queues?
Many elderly people in the west and north-west are affected by longer wait times. Stock image: Alamy Waiting…
Mary Robinson condemns ‘unfolding genocide’ in Gaza, but steers clear of presidential comment as she is honoured in Dublin
The former president, who served from 1990 to 1997, received the Stearne medal at the Royal College of…
Public warned of fake Ozempic as thousands of ‘microneedle patches’ seized
‘You simply do not know what you’re purchasing’ – black market tries to capitalise on weight-loss drugs with…
St John of God Brothers to end involvement in hospital and healthcare group as new group chief is announced
Jerry Dempsey will take over the St John of God Hospitaller Services Group (SJOG HSG). It includes the…
Revealed: Counties with highest number of patients receiving free Ozempic jab for diabetes
Galway and north Dublin have the highest number of patients receiving the Ozempic jab for free to treat…
GPs ration common painkiller used to treat inflammation and back problems
Shortage of Diclac tablets reported as demand increases unexpectedly Stock image. Photo: Getty GPs are reporting a shortage…
Final construction date for new National Children’s Hospital may be delayed again
Key performance indicators are ‘all behind schedule’, according to NPHDB The National Children’s Hospital in Dublin. Photo: Sam…
Final construction date for new National Children’s Hospital may be delayed again
Key performance indicators are ‘all behind schedule’, according to NPHDB The National Children’s Hospital in Dublin. Photo: Sam…