A local family has hailed the impact of a health project, Making Waves, which makes the beach accessible to young people with disabilities. Natasha Boyce from Ramelton, Co. Donegal, has said the project has had a huge impact on her family and young son Teddy, giving them peace of mind, freedom and pride.
HSE West and North West Disability Services have welcomed the announcement of funding of €1,106,787 for 106 projects under the Summer Respite Initiative for adults and children with a disability.
48 of these projects are for adults while 58 are for children. Each project is designed to enhance the availability, diversity, and accessibility of respite supports.
The Radiation Oncology Department at University Hospital Galway (UHG) was nominated in four categories at the recent Irish Healthcare Centre Awards 2026 and was recognised as Healthcare Team of the Year – Acute/Hospital Based. Celebrating an outstanding year of innovation, service transformation and patient-centred care.
HSE West and North West is creating new ways for patients, families and carers to work together with staff, sharing their lived experience and improve services. We are now inviting people from all backgrounds across HSE West and North West to get involved.
University Hospital Galway and Galway City Council are inviting the public to participate in a follow up consultation on development plans for the hospital which will future-proof healthcare infrastructure in the region over the coming decades.
The UHG Development Control Plan represents the largest ever investment in healthcare infrastructure in the region.
A HSE Sligo Leitrim Mental Health Service initiative benefiting people with severe mental illness, was recently recognised for its innovative approach in supporting people. The team received a ‘Bright Spark’ award at the HSE’s recent Spark Summit, hosted by HSE Spark.
World Continence Week: Mayo Service Encourages People to Seek Help for Bladder and Bowel Problems
As part of World Continence Week (15 to 21 June), the HSE Mayo Integrated Specialist Continence Care Service (ISCCS) is encouraging anyone experiencing bladder or bowel symptoms to seek support early and access specialist services available within their local community.
HSE West and North West is delivering strong results and is at the forefront of integrated care closer to home under the Enhanced Community Care (ECC) Programme, with increasing numbers of patients accessing specialist services in the community and fewer requiring hospital admission.
Letterkenny University Hospital’s Critical Care Outreach (CCO) service is playing a pivotal role in improving the early detection and management of deteriorating patients, strengthening patient care and safety and providing vital support to clinical teams across the hospital.
