Quarter of children found not to have disability after assessment of need, HSE figures show
‘Astonishing’ that HSE expects number of overdue assessments to rise this year to more than 24,000, says Sinn Féin leader
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Eating disorders: What are they and how do they affect patients?
Reason why people develop such disorders is unknown but low self-esteem and trauma are among them
How eating disorders are changing: ‘I’m not the stereotype. I’m a man, I’m plus-sized’
People with complex eating disorders face challenges in their illness, in accessing treatment in Ireland and on the road to recovery
Widow settles case against HSE over death of husband (44)
Simon Sherry died at Cavan General Hospital around two weeks after he was wrongly discharged
HSE paid €720,000 invoice twice using different systems, audit finds
More than €4m due from health insurers written off due to delays in submitting bills, HSE’s accounts for last year show
Nineteen children and young people connected to care system died last year
None were in care, but two were in aftercare and others were known to social work services
What is listeriosis and what are the symptoms? All you need to know about the infection linked to recall across Ireland
Infection results in mild or no symptoms in most cases, but can become serious if it spreads past the digestive system and becomes invasive
Biological treatment service for rabies ceases, leading to fears for people exposed to virus
HSE now looking for replacement for service responsible for assessment of patients and delivery of ‘critical’ biologics
Adult dies with listeriosis as food safety authority confirms ‘extensive’ outbreak
FSAI recalls various ready meals found in Tesco, SuperValu, Centra and Aldi
‘I couldn’t hold a spoon’: Former rehab patients on recovering from brain conditions
Neurological alliance calls for more investment in rehab and community services on World Brain Day
Inquiry begins into historical use of anti-epileptic drug and effects on pregnant women
Mothers of children diagnosed with foetal valproate syndrome disorder had demanded investigation
Settlement of €1.9m for boy who suffered ‘severe personal injury’ at Portlaoise hospital
Child born in 2009 was allegedly delivered after a delayed Caesarean section
‘Constructive’ talks take place between Minister and disability service providers, says department
Organisations warn about ‘extreme risk’ to capacity for expanding services or sustaining existing operations
‘Our four-year IVF journey cost €40,000’: What are the options for couples with infertility issues?
There is tax relief for treatment costs and medication in line with State schemes, and travel expenses for treatments unavailable in Ireland
More than 80% of CervicalCheck samples handled by private international labs
Under the programme, women aged 25 to 29 offered free HPV cervical screening every three years
Negative attitude toward HSE is increasingly corrosive and destructive, says Stephen Donnelly
Negative attitude toward health service is increasingly corrosive and destructive, says Stephen Donnelly
Psychiatrists call for ban of psychoactive substance that ‘has done major damage’ to teens’ mental health
The legal cannabinoid substance was the second most common drug used by patients presenting with psychosis over a 21-month period, research found
HSE to cut travel expenses and agency staff to tackle €218m overspend
Health service records €218m overrun on current expenditure in first six months but HSE aims to break even on services funded by Department of Health by year-end
Woman who suffered sustained bleeding after giving birth fails in High Court action
Claim for damages against the Coombe hospital and the HSE dismissed
Portiuncula hospital is not safe for women giving birth
What the Portiuncula situation tells us is that smaller maternity units are no longer able to deliver appropriate and safe levels of maternity and neonatal care
Families at centre of Portiuncula review call into question viability of service
Concern about maternity care is ‘specific to Portiuncula’, Minister for Health says
Teen in follow-on care choosing life on street with man she ‘identifies as romantic partner’, High Court hears
Girl’s situation ‘not positive’ and she sometimes ‘minds her aunt’s children’, judge is told
Ticks in Ireland: Lyme disease-carrying insects are coming for us and they’re likely to hang around longer too
Global heating has extended the peak season for ticks in Ireland, increasing the risk of Lyme disease and other health problems
A Leaving Cert holiday on Zante: ‘The beauty prep and wardrobe for girls is bonkers’
Students’ annual holiday pilgrimage is in full swing and some parents are even jetting out to stay nearby just in case
Peak hay fever season: How to protect yourself amid rising pollen
Levels are so high this year, even those who never suffered from allergies are getting a dose
‘They got it all wrong’: Teenager’s action against HSE over eye-squint surgeries settled for €120,000
Girl had six operations, but was allegedly left in a worse condition, High Court hears
Mother whose baby died five days after birth satisfied ‘fair and just process’ followed with second inquest
Claire Cullen secures evidence about concerns over equipment used in son Aaron’s resuscitation in 2016
Waiting list initiative suspended at Naas after concerns consultants paid directly
PAC set to question NTPF and CHI over controversies over use of millions allocated to tackle waiting lists
Public warned to avoid e-cigarettes from two brands after EU health alert
HSE advising retailers to stop stocking e-cigarettes as they are wrongly labelled as nicotine-free
HSE proposes phasing out use of external companies used to cut waiting lists in public hospitals
HSE chief warns without increases in productivity, ending insourcing arrangements may see private sector use increas
Almost €100m spent on companies that use HSE facilities and staff to cut waiting lists after hours
Health service report to Minister for Health admits ‘over-reliance’ on so-called insourcing arrangements
‘Full transparency’ needed over drug companies’ payments to healthcare professionals, bodies
Review recommends HSE should highlight it does not support such pharmaceutical industry payments
From sunscreen to staying cool: how to keep yourself and your family safe in the heat
With extreme temperatures being recorded in popular holiday spots, it is vital to be prepared
Why are Irish genetic tests still being sent to laboratories abroad?
Tests are often central to clinical decision-making, patient diagnosis and time-sensitive interventions
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