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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO EASE DELAYS IN DISPENSING HEPATITIS C TREATMENT AT UHG
Date Published: 07-Feb-2013
An agreement with the HSE to provide additonal pharmacy resources should now minimise delays for people with Hepatitis C in accessing treatment at hospitals, including UHG.
That’s according to the Irish Haemophilia Society which says life saving treatments should now be dispensed by hospital-based pharmacists with immediate effect.
The HSE says the treatment regime in question is being transitioned to a hospital setting as it is a complicated multi-drug process that requires significant pharmacy input to ensure the maximum benefit for patients.
It adds that the service plan for this year provides funding for the continued rollout of this service which will see the recruitment of additional hospital based pharmacists.
The Irish Haemophilia Society says that due to resource problems, there had been a limitation in many hospitals of a maximum of four patients at any one time on the treatment episode which lasts up to 12 months.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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