Health officials insist ECT services are available at UHL
Health officials have insisted ECT services remain available at University Hospital Limerick despite the assertions of a Clare councillor.
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Kilkee CFR group commended as example of community looking out for each other
*FILE PIC: Members of the Kilkee CFR Group. Work of the Kilkee Cardiac First Responders has been highlighted as a fitting example of the community looking out for its members.
Shortage of weekend mental health services ‘very distressing’ for Clare families
Shortage of mental health services on weekends is proving “very distressing” for Clare families.
Operation of adult disability day & respite services ‘very positive’
Adult disability day and respite services in the county operating at 70 to 85 percent capacity has been described as “very positive”.
Areas with long-term locum cover can’t let elderly patients ‘fall through cracks’ for COVID-19 vaccine
Cognisance of the risk of elderly patients “slipping through the cracks” for COVID-19 vaccines due to the absence of permanent GPs must be heeded by the HSE, a Clare councillor has flagged.
No additional ambulance services this summer for West Clare despite failure to meet HIQA response target times last year
No additional resources have been sought by the National Ambulance Services (NAS) for the West Clare area.
Crawford flags discharges of persons with suicidal thoughts in Ennis & Limerick
A Clare councillor has highlighted with the HSE instances of individuals with suicidal thoughts being discharged from hospitals in Ennis and Limerick.
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.
Critical care numbers fall & Clare records less than five new COVID-19 cases
*Photograph: Sean Curtin / True Media Less than five new cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in Co Clare among 371 nationally.