AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHomebirth Access: Proposals aim to create more homebirth options in the west of Ireland, tackling gaps in community midwife coverage and uneven supported pathways. Mental Health Beds: CAMHS inpatient unit Linn Dara has fully reopened in Dublin after four years of bed closures, with services shifting from St Vincent’s to improve specialist access. Assisted Decision-Making: Demand is rising for advocacy under Ireland’s Assisted Decision-Making laws, with Sage Advocacy reporting 2,288 supported cases since 2023. Cancer Outcomes: A letter highlights improved five-year survival rates in Ireland overall, while stressing stark differences for cancers like pancreatic cancer. Food Poverty: New reporting points to growing food poverty pressures, including children in school communities facing hardship. Infectious Disease Reminder: A TB op-ed warns the disease “has not gone away” and calls for continued vigilance. Road Safety Appeal: Gardaí issued an urgent appeal after a teenage e-bike rider was killed in a hit-and-run on the Clare-Limerick border. Public Health in Practice: A piece on exercise notes more people are considering working out at home, reflecting shifting habits.
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