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Nurses union expresses concerns about patient safety to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly

Karen McGowan, President of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). told delegates at the final day of the group’s annual conference that the hospital system “sleep-walked into a summer trolley crisis”

Irish Mirror

Alarming figures as nearly 800 teens diagnosed with STIs in Ireland

The shocking figures revealed that two of the children were under 14 while the others were aged between 15 and 19

Dublin Live

US Navy ship RV Petrel righted six weeks after emergency incident in Edinburgh dock

Two tugs are said to have undertaken the work to bring the RV Petrel back to its natural position after it tilted to a 45 degree angle which injured as many as 35 people.

Edinburgh Live

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Parents of disabled kids 'afraid to die' due to lack of residential care places

Exclusive: Angelina Moore fears her son will be forced endure 'months' on end in A&E after she dies

Dublin Live

Hospital overcrowding 'out of control' after post-bank holiday surge in trolley numbers

Hundreds of nurses are gathering in Killarney for the INMO’s annual conference as the health service remains in crisis

Irish Mirror

Ship that toppled in Leith dry dock injuring dozens finally righted weeks after major incident

RV Petrel is now back afloat following an operation to get it righted. Dozens of people were injured during the incident in March.

Daily Record

Call for 'urgent' review of codeine sales in Ireland as figures show alarming prescription rates in 2022

Figures released to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke showed that over one million prescriptions for codeine were dispensed through public drug schemes in 2022. This does not include private prescriptions or over the counter sales.

Irish Mirror

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Ovarian cancer: Symptoms of 'silent killer' every woman should know from bloating to bowel habits

The HSE has listed the top warning signs of ovarian cancer to watch out for. Every year in Ireland around 400 people are diagnosed with it.

Irish Mirror

Diabetes symptoms: The warning signs you shouldn't ignore as many Irish people unaware they have it

Over 5% of Ireland's population has either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Many people are unaware they even have the condition.

Irish Mirror

Dad of 'perfect' baby boy who died after homebirth says 'we will miss Rob forever'

Colm Cashin, described the moment he was informed that their son had died as having “an overwhelming feeling this was not real”

Irish Mirror

Mid Ulster Hospital: Trust fined after man died after choking on Christmas dinner sprout

The Trust "failed to ensure that reasonably practicable steps were taken to ensure the safety of" the patient

Belfast Live

Workplace accidents increasingly ignored by UK safety regulator

Exclusive: HSE disregarding far more serious accidents than five years ago because of lack of resources, finds union

The Guardian - UK

Worker dies at seaside theme park after suffering head injuries on ride

Accident happened at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields

The Independent UK

Serious accident at Cardiff's Winter Wonderland sparks new inspection regime of fairground rides

Extra checks on the safety of fairground and theme park rides will take place this summer after a string of incidents

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Irish Mirror

Boy, 13, who sued over his birth and aftercare at University Hospital Waterford settles case for €7 million

Darragh Dooley had, through his mother Louise Dooley, sued the HSE for alleged negligence over the circumstances of his birth and aftercare at University Hospital Waterford on October 24, 2009

Irish Mirror

Amusement park staff member dies after accident on ride before it was 'open to the public'

The incident took place during daily testing and maintenance

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh painter speaks out after suffering horrific injuries when ship tipped in Leith

A 48-year-old painter suffered horrific injuries after a US Navy ship tipped over 45 degrees in a dry dock in Leith leaving a total of 35 people injured, with 23 hospitalised.

Irish Mirror

HSE data breaches revealed - from Covid cert errors to doctor inappropriately texting patient

Another breach occurred at a Covid testing centre when an agency worker posted a photo on the messaging app Snapchat, in which personal information relating to service users could be seen

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Man dies after accident at amusement park

Police and health and safety experts have carried out an investigation

Daily Mirror

Man dies after accident at amusement park as health and safety probe launched

Northumbria Police confirmed a staff member who worked at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields, Tyneside, has died after an accident on one of the rides last month

Dublin Live

Lyme disease: Signs and treatment for the bacterial illness as cases spike

Cases of the disease are already on the rise in the UK so here are some telltale signs to look out for in the event of a surge in Ireland

Dublin Live

'I have Multiple Sclerosis - and there is no support available in my community'

Niamh McCarron, who has MS, fears that the lack of vital care services will have a major impact on her and the lives of several others who struggle with neurological conditions

Dublin Live

First cases of new Covid strain confirmed in Ireland as strange symptom reported

Three cases of the new Arcturus Covid variant, known as Omicron XBB.1.16, have been confirmed in Ireland. It comes amid growing concern worldwide about its rapid spread

Irish Mirror

HSE launches vaccination appeal for children who missed routine shots during pandemic

Unvaccinated young children are most at risk of infectious diseases like measles

Irish Mirror

Covid Ireland: First cases of new Arcturus strain confirmed here as unique symptom reported

Three cases of the new Arcturus Covid variant, known as Omicron XBB.1.16, have been confirmed in Ireland. It comes amid growing concern worldwide about its rapid spread.

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