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HSE defends capacity levels at UHG psychiatric unit
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The HSE has defended its current capacity levels at the psychiatric unit at University Hospital Galway.
The matter was rasied by city councillor Catherine Connolly at this week’s meeting of the HSE Regional Health Forum West.
The HSE has confirmed that as of this week, only 37 beds out of 45 are occupied, and says there’s been an average of 8 vacant beds since mid-May.
However, Councillor Connolly is criticising what she describes as ‘piece meal’ information on conditions at the facility.
She says the Mental Health Commission has found a number of issues with the unit over the past four years.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The inaugural N17 Plaza Business Award has been presented to University of Galway student, Eimhin Mulligan.
The award, exclusive to St Jarlath’s College in Tuam, is aimed at encouraging students to pursue careers related to business.
Eimhin, who did the Leaving Cert last year, excelled in both business and accounting exams
He’s now studying for a Commerce Degree at University of Galway.
Supermac’s MD, Pat McDonagh, presented the cash prize and a plaque at a function at the secondary school campus in Tuam
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An Appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanala against approval for an apartment development at Ballymoneen Road.
The project, led by Crescent Co. Ownership, would include 17 apartments in a mix of single and two-bed units.
The three-story building would be located on a site near the existing Portacarron estate and the Western Distributor Road junction.
The plans were given the green light by city planners earlier this month.
An appeal has now been lodged with An Bord Pleanala – with a decision due in May.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A new care programme for older people has been launched at Clifden District Hospital.
The clinic aims to cater to those with complex health and social care needs in their own community.
The new clinic comes amid long-running local concerns on the future of the hospital, difficulty in recruiting staff, and the downgrading of services.
The First Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons – or ICPOP – is a one-stop shop for those with complex health and social care needs.
It aims to shift the delivery of care away from acute hospitals towards community based, planned and co-ordinated care.
The team will work closely with local GP’s and Primary Care staff, in line with the vision for Sláintecare.
Galway Bay fm news contacted the HSE for comment, but was told no-one was available at this time to discuss the new clinic.
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