Áras an Chláir to light up in teal for World Ovarian Cancer Day
Áras Contae an Chláir is to light up in colour teal on Saturday to promote awareness of ovarian cancer in the county.
Susan Crawford
More toilet facilities needed as visitors to Clare grow
Temporary toilet facilities and additional parking needs to be sourced for popular attractions and walking trails in the county, Clare councillors have said.
Autism & anxiety the focus of webinar for parents, teachers & SNAs
Clare Education Centre is to host a webinar this Thursday April 29th for Parents, SNAs and teachers focusing on Autism and Anxiety.
Clare Autism strategy to be piloted in North & West of the county
Parts of North and West Clare will pilot an autism strategy for the county.
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.
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”.
Clare children waiting two years prior to COVID-19 for access to speech & language therapy – Crawford
*Cllr Susan Crawford. Children in Clare are waiting up to two years for speech and language therapy, an elected representative has flagged.
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”.