Regional Health Forum - Dublin North East

HSE says ‘thank you’ for help in maintaining services through cold snap

Whereas challenges regularly present across the health services for its staff, the HSE has been reflecting on efforts made to ensure essential services were maintained last week when snow and freezing conditions affected much of the South East.

Planning Permission Approved for new Cleary Centre for adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Donegal Town

The HSE are delighted to confirm that planning permission has been approved for a new day services centre for adults from 18 years upwards with Intellectual Disabilities in South Donegal.

Flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics in South East open to eligible members of the public and Children’s Flu Vaccine Clinics continue over next week.

Flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics taking place across the South East for healthcare workers are now also available on a walk-in/no appointment necessary basis to members of the general public in ‘at risk’ groups.

Re- HIQA Inspection - Riverside OSV-0008152

Riverside Designated Centre is managed by the Health Service Executive Disability Services and provides residential support to four residents. The centre is a detached bungalow which is located in Co. Donegal within a small campus setting and is within walking distance to the local town.

Re HIQA Inspection – Dunshenny House- OSV-0007987

Dunshenny Community Group Home is a designated centre managed by the Health Service Executive’s Disability Services. The centre is located close to a town with a range of amenities and services in Co. Donegal. Dunshenny Community Group Home provides full-time residential care and support to three residents with disabilities. 

North West Hospice launch new Walk and Talk Bereavement Group

North West Hospice has launched a new initiative facilitated by the Social Work Team, who provide bereavement support to those who have experienced the death of a loved one under the Hospice and Palliative Care services.

HSE Mid West Media Statement: Patients Urged to Consider Alternative Care Options Amid High Numbers Presenting to ED at UHL 

(LIMERICK 13.01.2025): The Emergency Department (ED) at University Hospital Limerick is currently seeing high volumes of patients and members of the public are advised to consider alternative care options before attending the ED.

HSE appointments fully resume on Friday – please only attend if safe to travel

Following review of updated advice from Met Éireann, all HSE appointments scheduled in Cork for Friday, 10th of January will go ahead.

HSE appointments in Kerry fully resume on Friday 10th January – Please only attend, if safe to travel

Following review of updated advice from Met Éireann, all HSE services and appointments scheduled in Kerry for Friday, 10th of January will go ahead as planned however we are appealing to patients not to travel, unless it is absolutely safe to do so.