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Laurel Lodge Nursing Home

'Happy and content': Longford nursing home praised for residents' care

Audrey McSherry felt completely let down and abandoned

Longford diabetes patient lost life-saving device due to ‘HSE error’

The unannounced inspection at Hillview House took place on June 10 last.

'Very caring': HIQA report praises Longford disability service staff

The unannounced inspection at Hillview House took place on June 10 last.

HIQA praise Longford disability service but some improvements needed

Between 2023 and 2026 a total of 69 patients went from Longford to Tullamore for renal dialysis treatment.

'Local and accessible healthcare' for Longford renal dialysis patients

The unannounced inspection at Hillview House run by St Christopher's Services on June 10 last.

HIQA praises Longford disability centre amid call to improve two areas

Matt Gray with, siblings Ciaran and Emily and their dad Frank Kane. Mother Theresa and the family campaigned publicly for the HSE to fund the life-changing FA drug Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Positive progress made on funding FA drug for Longford patients

A person living with dementia can also experience changes in their behaviour or personality

Longford carers get dementia tips for World Alzheimer's Day

Our Lady's Manor Private Nursing Home in Edgeworthstown

HIQA critical of Longford home's care delivery and infection control

There are thousands of children waiting in the HSE Dublin Midlands area, which includes Longford

Over 2,000 kids awaiting disability services contact in Longford area

The additional funding will be allocated to the service at Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar

Extra funding for Midlands Alzheimer’s Longford-Westmeath Diagnoses

Heart patient Mark Sherry, pictured with Janis Morrissey, Deputy CEO and Director of Services at the Irish Heart Foundation, says he knows he could have reduced the risk of his cardiac issues. He is backing the charity's Love Your Hearts campaign.

Longford people urged to take steps to mind hearts and avoid stroke

Occupational therapy services help people of all ages gain, regain, or improve the independence they need for everyday activities . Library picture by Getty

Some 150 Longford and Midlands kids face one-year plus OT service wait

The report looked at doctors who retained their place on the Medical Council’s Register (Picture: Submitted)

Total of 46 doctors self-report working as GPs in county Longford

The local forums a resource for service users and family members, carers and supporters to voice their experiences

Longford family carers invited to have their say ahead of Budget 2027

Kiara Lynch

'Such a relief': Longford woman very positive after HSE drug approval

Matt Gray with, Ciaran, Emily and Frank Kane. Picture: Shelley Corcoran

'This means the world': Longford delight as HSE approve Skyclarys drug
The positive development comes after the drug company Biogen made a significantly improved offer to the HSE ahead of a pivotal HSE Senior Management Team meeting on Tuesday morning.
Trevor Quinn

In July and August protesters, including many from Longford, called on the HSE to make the drug Skyclarys available for reimbursement to patients in Ireland (Grainne Na Aodha/PA)

Reimbursement of Skyclarys drug a 'huge relief' for Longford patients

Deputy Clarke said the figures demonstrate the urgent need for the Government to properly resource community-based mental health.

Longford-Westmeath TD urges 'urgent' HSE action on 6,000 care waitlist

Kiara Lynch in her home on Thursday giving her reaction to the HSE decision.

Longford woman says HSE move not to fund rare-disease drug 'shameful'

Sinn Féin mental health spokesperson, Sorca Clarke has criticised the Government over the ‘continued failure’ to tackle the crisis in CAMHS.

Longford-Westmeath TD says CAMHS waiting list is simply unacceptable

A young girl highlighting Assessment of Need delays outside Dáil Éireann.

Over 65 kids in Longford-Westmeath area overdue an Assessment of Need

The Marie Keating Foundation has said the risk of skin cancer is real wherever you spend time outdoors

'Protect your skin': Skin cancer risks in Longford rival Los Cabos

Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar

Midlands hospital issues public warning due to patient surge

The Longford town centre, ran by Rehab Group, provides a residential service to four adults.

Positive HIQA report on Longford centre for people with disabilities

Senator Joe Flaherty (left) and Deputy Michael Carrigy have raised the issue of GP coverage in Lanesboro.

Concerns raised over South Longford GP clinic by local TD and Senator

Senator Joe Flaherty (left) and Longford TD Michael Carrigy have both raised the issue of GP coverage in Lanesboro in recent days.

Local Oireachtas members raise concerns over South Longford GP clinic

Cllr Uruemu Adejinmi said "women must continue to have confidence in safe, accessible and consultant led maternity care throughout any transition".

Maternity Review sought to deliver safe consultant-led care for women
Councillor Uruemu Adejinmi submitted a motion at the recent monthly Longford County Council meeting to write to the Health Minister, the HSE, the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and local Oireachtas Members.
Trevor Quinn

Over a third of respondents (37%) said they only look for seasonal allergy medication when they feel the very first physical symptoms

Longford pharmacist says proactive approach is best at pollen season

Kiara Lynch made a heartfelt appeal recently

Company told of Longford families' urgent need for life-changing drug

The HIQA inspection took place at St Joseph's Care Centre on November 25 last year with the report published recently

Longford care centre failed to protect residents from the risk of fire

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