Today’s Top Stories
Survey finds most Irish people feel healthy but 60% are overweight – RTE.ie
A new survey of the nation’s health has found that the most common reported health conditions are high blood pressure and back problems.
HSE-run centre for the elderly ‘does not have enough toilets’- The Irish Times
A large HSE-run centre for highly dependent older people in Cork does not have enough toilets to cater for the number of residents it accommodates, according to a report.
One in five people with asthma unable to work – The Irish Times
One in five people with asthma cannot work due to poor health and a majority experience depressive symptoms, according to a new report.
Vacancies for 171 specialist doctors – Irish Independent
Hospitals still have vacancies for around 171 senior specialists – although most of the jobs are filled by locum temporary doctors.
HSE aims for 440 extra hospital beds for winter – The Irish Times
The HSE hopes to open an additional 440 hospital beds during the winter to help ease overcrowding pressures, according to its director general, Tony O’Brien.