Progress of Kilrush primary health care centre on hold
Progression of a primary health care centre for Kilrush has come under doubt.
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Clare councillor disputes response on operation of ECT services in Mid-West
A North Clare elected representative has disputed comments from Mid West Community Healthcare regarding the operation of ECT services in the Mid-West.
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.
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.
Non-testing of close contacts not giving a clear picture as Clare continues to flatten the curve
Daily case counts of COVID-19 are not offering a clear picture as close contacts are not being tested, the Department of Public Health Mid-West has flagged.
‘This is 2020 and loved ones are pulling family from the floor’ – Crawford hits out at sustained absence of daycare and respite services
Sustained absence of daycare and respite services for individuals with disabilities in Co Clare has been described as “an appalling situation” by a North Clare representative who described that family members are having to pull loved ones ‘from the floor’.
Mental health impact of COVID-19 has been ‘absolutely huge’ in Clare
Services must be equipped to combat the mental health problems that have arisen from COVID-19, a North Clare councillor has outlined.
‘Absolutely scandalous’ – young people with physical disabilities living in nursing homes
An Ennis councillor has hit out at a “scandalous” situation that is resulting in young people with physical disabilities being forced to live in nursing homes.
‘Better policy needed’ for management of private nursing homes
Leading health officials in the Mid-West have supported the call for improved policy on the governance of private nursing homes to be put in place.
Norton warns of sustained closure of disability services
Long-term closures of disability centres will leave a lasting effect, a Clare disability advocate has cautioned.