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 […]
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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 […]
Mental Health Ireland has shared five simple actions we can all take to protect our mental health and maintain positive wellbeing during uncertain and challenging times. The CEO of Mental Health Ireland, Martin Rogan, says, “By now, we are all learning to adjust to the new ‘normal’ of remote working, […]
“Our lives have changed like we couldn’t have imagined: the ordinary everyday now imbued with risk. Suddenly door handles, countertops, the stair rail, even our phones have been weaponised. We keep a watchful eye on our children with asthma, we’re doubly protective of our children with special needs. Some of […]
