2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (710+ words) When a group of ‘urban explorers’ entered the disused parts of St Loman’s Hospital in October 2023, a video they uploaded to social media showed them discover a large number of paper records lying loose in the building. The outcome of…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (227+ words) Westmeath Examiner To provide the best experiences, we and our partners use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us and our partners to process personal data such as browsing behavior…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (485+ words) Concerns have been raised over the potential impact on Westmeath patients following confirmation that the adult Type 1 diabetes service at Regional Hospital Mullingar is expected to close temporarily from October 1 due to staffing shortages. Norman Dolan of the Diabetes Ireland…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (221+ words) Westmeath Examiner To provide the best experiences, we and our partners use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us and our partners to process personal data such as browsing behavior…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (415+ words) The Midlands Dying Well group has launched a new resource directory designed to support healthcare workers, individuals, families and communities in navigating palliative care, death, and bereavement. The resource was officially launched yesterday, Tuesday, during Palliative Care Week at Tullamore…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (1190+ words) Judges for the national Pride of Place awards were last week told of the profound impact made by Athlone-based domestic violence organisation Esker House. The local support service is representing Westmeath as a nominee for this year's IPB Pride of…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (358+ words) Expanding their base in the midlands, home care provider Dovida have launched a new recruitment campaign, and are creating 60 new caregiver roles to help support people to live independently at home and stay connected to their family, friends, and communities....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (272+ words) Today marks the first day of the Government’s new health-led pathway for personal drug possession. The new Health Referral Scheme will give people who are eligible and are found in possession of drugs for personal use the opportunity to engage…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (363+ words) Family carers in Westmeath are being encouraged to attend a town hall meeting to share their experiences and make their voices heard ahead of Budget 2027. Organised by Family Carers Ireland, the meeting takes place at the Tullamore Court Hotel, O'Moore…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (273+ words) Minister of State Robert Troy TD, today announced the commencement dates for the landmark ‘Right to be Forgotten’ legislation. The Commencement Order provides that the key provisions relating to the disregard of cancer-related medical history will come into operation on…...