In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has never been more important for healthcare workers to get the winter flu vaccine, according to Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG) following the Continue Reading →
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) has once again carried out “an initial evaluation of remotely piloted aircraft technology” in partnership with Israel-based international defence electronics company Elbit Systems, this time Continue Reading →
New ‘End of Life Care in Frailty’ guidelines have been published by the British Geriatrics Society to help doctors, nurses and allied health professionals provide high-quality, person-centred care for older Continue Reading →
London Ambulance Service has recently improved the personal protective equipment (PPE) requirement for staff during patient resuscitation Following campaigning by activists from a UK trade union to have more protection Continue Reading →
The first cohort of Defence firefighters recently successfully completed training at the Fire Service College, in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, under the terms of a contract with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Continue Reading →
Bluetooth technology on the new NHS Covid-19 contact-tracing app can now be used to track time and distance between smartphone devices in England and Wales. Users will also be able Continue Reading →
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling on governments and healthcare leaders to address persistent threats to the health and safety of health workers and patients. “The COVID-19 pandemic has Continue Reading →
The Gardaí are set to spend €7m on anti-stab vests to protect members of the force in the line of duty, according to new tender documents. The estimated figure of Continue Reading →
A team of researchers from Dublin City University (DCU) is calling on frontline workers to share their experiences to date as part of a new survey to appraise the quality Continue Reading →
A range of initiatives will be undertaken to support the HSE’s Winter Plan, supported by an additional €600m for improved patient care in hospitals and in the community, while keeping Continue Reading →