The National Foundation module in Critical Care Nursing is an online accelerated programme aimed at increasing the number of nurses available to provide critical care to patients with COVID-19 as well as to other patients who require intensive care. Professor Josephine Hegarty, Head of UCC’s School of Nursing and Midwifery said: “To effectively treat the number of anticipated patients […]
Based on guidance from the Department of Health, Cork County Council wishes to advise that public access to beaches, parks and other amenity spaces (with the exception of playgrounds) remain open at present. Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey explains “In response to the current situation and the […]
Photo: Liz Moynihan Director Kinsale College who chaired the staff meeting from her kitchen table. Supporting remote learning by students was the main topic of Kinsale College’s first-ever Virtual Staff Meeting, which took place over the Internet on Thursday, March 19. Kinsale College won the West Cork Business Award for […]
SVP commends Government and Utility Companies response to the Covid-19 crisis but warns that moneylenders could take advantage of those in financial distress The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has commended the ongoing efforts of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection and the Utilities companies to protect vulnerable […]
Cancer Services Friday 20th MarchAll chemotherapy and radiotherapy appointments are proceeding as planned unless you have been contacted directly by the hospital to advise otherwise. Paediatric Update – Friday 20th MarchThe majority of our face to face outpatients have been stopped for now and are being replaced by telephone clinics, where specialist […]
Emergency measures required to alleviate pressure on hospitals and support vulnerable people in their homes, says HCCI Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI) – the national membership organisation for companies that provide home care services – has called on elected representatives in Cork to support its COVID-19 home care action plan. The […]