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Talking Buddies in Laois and Offaly   Talking Buddies is a new initiative funded by Sláintecare to promote language development in communities in Laois and Offaly and encourage everyone to get reading aloud to young children aged 0 -5. Talking Buddies want to encourage parents and anyone in a child’s life to read books together every day. The evidence shows that sharing a book everyday greatly improves a child’s vocabulary. Not only will your child learn new words through books, but also it is a great opportunity for bonding. The Talking Buddies programme offers parents ...

Two therapists have some advice for those looking to take care of their relationships on this Valentine’s Day.

Across Europe, antisemitism is sharply increasing 10 Feb 2021 share this on . International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27th was commemorated with many worthy events in countries around the world, albeit while observing COVID-19 social-distancing measures. But can people, who are justifiably worried about their futures because of the pandemic, honestly believe that because 76-years have passed since the liberation of Auschwitz, antisemitism is no longer a problem? I do not think so. Right now, conspiracy myths that were believed to have been debunked long ago are ...

Developing a Pathway of Community Care Supports for People with Epilepsy in Ireland   Epilepsy Ireland are supporting people with epilepsy in the self-management of their condition, thereby reducing demand on the acute care system. This innovative project which is being funded through the Sláintecare Integration Fund offers an in-depth education session to patients shortly after they are diagnosed with Epilepsy. Patients with a new diagnosis of Epilepsy are being referred to the intervention shortly after their first clinical appointment. They attend an online joint educatio...

Minister Donnelly welcomes update on Pathfinder Service   Pathfinder is an alternative care pathway for the older community within the Beaumount Hospital catchment area in Dublin. Pathfinder is a Sláintecare funded project and sees the National Ambulance Service, Allied Health Professionals from Beaumont Hospital, and Dublin Fire Brigade working together to respond and treat older people in their home. When a 112/999 emergency call is received, a staff member assess whether the response required meets the triage criteria to allow the call to access the Pathfinder Service. Th...