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What it’s like to be over 56 in Ireland

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Nine out of ten adults in Ireland aged over 56 years are confident they have a friend or relative they can rely on, with 88% of older adults taking part in weekly social leisure activities, according to the second National Positive Ageing Indicators Report published by the Department of Health and launched by the Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Jim Daly TD.

New MSc Clinical Trials Programme in UCC

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The College of Medicine and Health, UCC has launched a new MSc Clinical Trials Programme in UCC., which is suitable for those wishing to pursue a career in clinical trials in the pharmaceutical, medical device or academic sectors. It is a wholly online, part-time course designed for the working professional.

Central referral system for children

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New patients are now being booked by Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) Central Referrals into the next available clinically appropriate appointment for general paediatrics, in Temple Street, Crumlin and Connolly.

The Rynd Unit

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Tallaght University Hospital’s refurbished phlebotomy service (GP & Consultant bloods), infusion and venous lounge has been named the Rynd Unit after the surgeon who invented the hypodermic needle in June 1844.

HIQA urges pilot project to reduce antibiotic prescribing

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The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has published a health technology assessment recommending that, as part of the wider effort to improve antimicrobial stewardship in Ireland, a carefully managed and monitored pilot programme of C-reactive protein point-of-care testing (CRP POCT) in primary care settings be considered by the Minister for Health.

Irish Life launches app designed to empower people to take control of their own health

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Irish Life has launched MyLife, the first healthcare app in Ireland that empowers all people to monitor and improve their own health Score.

Summerhill Primary Care Centre Opened

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The Summerhill Primary Care Centre (PCC) was officially opened by Health Minister, Simon Harris and Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe.

Work underway in TUH Paediatric Outpatient and urgent care centre

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Construction work is underway on the 4600m2 Paediatric Outpatient and Urgent Care Centre in Tallaght University Hospital and it is due to open in 2020.

The 2019 National Care Experience Survey

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Patients have until July 25 next to complete the 2019 National Care Experience Programme. All patients over 16 years-of-age or older who were discharged from...

€5 million allocated this year to fight antimicrobial resistance

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A total of €5 million has been allocated this year for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) measures in the health service.

Over 420,000 patient episodes of care in TUH last year

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There were 420,640 patient episodes of care in Tallaght University Hospital last year, according to the hospital’s annual report for the year.

€1 million provided for health and wellbeing

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Funding of €1 million to boost community engagement on health and wellbeing in every county is to be provided as part of the Healthy Ireland campaign.

Maternity services to be surveyed

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Ireland’s first ever survey of maternity services will take place in early 2020.

MSc Diagnostic Radiography Programme

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The College of Medicine and Health, UCC has launched a two year full time taught MSc Diagnostic Radiography programme. The clinical Masters programme began in...

Introducing GEDI in TUH

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The Gerontological Emergency Department Intervention (GEDI) team is a novel interdisciplinary initiative which aims to meet the needs of a growing frail older population and to enhance patient access to the provision of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment at TUH.

Strengthening health services for victims of sexual assault

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Ten actions are to be implemented over the next two years.to strengthen the health service provided to victims of sexual assault.

New guidelines for contracts of care in nursing homes

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New guidelines for contracts of care in nursing homes stress that they should be ‘in plain language’ with no hidden ‘small print’ and that they must tell the residents which charges are mandatory, and which are optional, according to Minister for Mental Health and Older People Jim Daly.

PrEP HIV Prevention Programme in the Autumn

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Minister for Health Simon Harris has committed to implementing a PrEP HIV prevention programme in 2019, following formal advice from HIQA that such a programme would be safe, effective and cost saving.

New Jigsaw sites for Wicklow and Tipperary

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Two two new youth mental health services have been announced for Wicklow and Tipperary.
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