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Burke describes budget as being ‘fair and prudent’
Longford-Westmeath Deputy Peter Burke (FG) has welcomed the budget, which he has called both fair and prudent.
First national survey of patient experience includes UHG and Portiuncula
University Hospital Galway and Portiuncula University Hospital are participating in the National Patient Experience Survey, a new nationwide survey asking patients for their views on hospital care.
No end in sight for overcrowding at UHG
The head of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has warned that overcrowding at UHG is unlikely to be resolved for at least five years. In figures released by the INMO yesterday ahead of its annual conference, UHG was named among the top five most overcrowded hospitals in the country in April.
Graduate to tell conference about her experience of public’s involvement in healthcare research
An NUI Galway graduate who has impaired vision, will this morning (Thursday) speak about her experience of working with laboratory based researchers investigating treatments and cures for blindness, at a conference at NUI Galway.
NUI Galway national study seeking 1,000 nurses for research on burnout
The School of Psychology and the School of Nursing and Midwifery at NUI Galway is conducting a research study on nursing staff’s experiences of burnout and how this impacts both their mental well-being and capacity to treat and care for the over 65-year-olds. All registered general nurses are invited to participate in the online study, and the findings will better inform future policies and interventions for trainee and qualified nursing staff in Ireland.
Healthcare professionals urged to introduce themselves to patients
A campaign aimed at enhancing compassionate care in hospitals by reminding healthcare professionals to introduce themselves to patients has been launched at University Hospital Galway.
Shaolin inner strength workshop to take place in Monksland
A Shaolin inner-strength one finger meditation QiGong workshop will take place on Saturday, November 5, at Unit 7e, Monksland Retail Park, Athlone.
Investment in decent services and infrastructure must be focus of new Government
BY Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst, Social Justice Ireland
“What are our responsibilities when we love someone and they want to die?” – Miriam Toews
Among the many exciting writers heading to Galway for this year’s Cúirt is award-winning Canadian author Miriam Toews whose latest novel, All My Puny Sorrows, has garnered rave reviews and figured prominently in many ‘books of the year’ lists.
Cancelled surgeries will have knock-on effect on waiting times – Chambers
Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Mayo Cllr Lisa Chambers says the cancellation of all elective surgery at Mayo General Hospital this week will have major knock-on effects on patient waiting times. Hospital management were forced to cancel procedures due to the increase in the number of people on trolleys in the emergency department.
