4 d. ago 8 thousand appointments cancelled at Galway's public hospitals last year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Almost 8 thousand appointments were cancelled at Galway’s public hospitals last year. 6,882 were cancelled at UHG or Merlin Park, while a further 1,746 were cancelled at Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe. In both cases, it represents an increase of around ten percent on figures for 2023. Nationally, almost […] The post 8 thousand appointments cancelled at Galway's public hospitals last year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Steel ramps proposed to improve wheelchair access in Letterkenny

Donegal County Council is considering installing steel ramps in Letterkenny town to improve wheelchair accessibility. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh suggested the… The post Steel ramps proposed to improve wheelchair access in Letterkenny appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago UHG and Merlin Park seeking members for council to improve patient experience

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM UHG and Merlin Park are seeking volunteers to join a council to help improve patient experience. The Patient Council will help assess and make recommendations on the services provided by the hospitals, along with reviewing policies and procedures. Members can also take part in hospital committees, and […] The post UHG and Merlin Park seeking members for council to improve patient experience appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Walking protests in four areas of Connemara's R336 in next hour over 'lethal' road conditions

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Walking protests are to take place along four areas of Connemara’s R336 in the next hour over ‘lethal’ traffic conditions Residents say that if nothing is done by Galway County Council to improve safety on the road, they will ‘take further action which will escalate in scale […] The post Walking protests in four areas of Connemara's R336 in next hour over 'lethal' road conditions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Walking protests in four Connemara areas tomorrow over 'lethal' road conditions

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Walking protests are taking place in four Connemara communities tomorrow morning over ‘lethal’ traffic conditions on the R336. Residents say that if nothing is done by Galway County Council to improve safety on the road, they will ‘take further action which will escalate in scale and disruption’. […] The post Walking protests in four Connemara areas tomorrow over 'lethal' road conditions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Parents banned from driving kids to four schools' gates in new Dublin initiative

The council said the change will improve safety and encourage walking and cycling.

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