€2m ward extension works underway at Raheen
*Photograph: PL Chadwick A €2m extension of Raheen Community Hospital is underway which will result in the building of a new ward.
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New outpatients department for Ennis Hospital opens
A new outpatients department for Ennis Hospital has opened today (Monday).
Carers & families under ‘unmanageable pressure’ as further psychiatric supports sought
Additional psychiatric support for vulnerable families and individuals in Co Clare is needed to assist their ability to cope with “unmanageable pressure”.
Progress of Kilrush primary health care centre on hold
Progression of a primary health care centre for Kilrush has come under doubt.
HSE must prepare for ‘train coming down the track’ as further mental health supports sought
A West Clare councillor has stressed the need to improve the mental health supports on offer to young people with issues “exasperated” due to COVID-19.
6 new cases of COVID-19 in Clare while 10 percent of Irish population have first dose of vaccine
*Photograph: Sean Curtin / True Media Six new cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in Clare among the 769 nationally.
HSE slammed for continued loss of speech & language therapy
Continued loss of speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy services for children and adults is having a huge negative impact while the HSE were brandished an “absolute disgrace” for their dealings of the services.
Spread of COVID-19 continues to decline in Clare as public urged to avoid mixing on St Patrick’s Day
*Photograph: Sean Curtin / True Media Continued decline of the spread of COVID-19 has been recorded in Clare while appeals to avoid large gatherings on St Patrick’s Day have been issued by the Taoiseach and the Department of Public Health Mid-West.
Clare’s incidence rate of COVID-19 continues to decline
*Photograph: John Mangan Less than five new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Clare while the county’s 14 day incidence rate is at its lowest levels of the year to date.
Plans to half amount of newly-qualified posts for doctors ‘a slap in the face’
Plans to half the amount of positions for newly-qualified doctors in Clare and Limerick represent a “slap in the face” to frontline workers.