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Lowry calls for major recruitment of Covid vaccinators

A Tipperary TD says vital healthcare staff should not be diverted to assist with administering Covid-19 vaccines. Deputy Michael Lowry says the health service is already overwhelmed due to the pandemic while over 6,500 health care staff are out of work due to the virus. Speaking in the Dáil the Thurles TD says we should […]

Lowry: HSE set on downgrading Dean Maxwell Home

Tipp FM Text 083 311 3311 Photo courtesy of HSE It’s claimed political intervention is the only thing that can prevent the downgrading of the Dean Maxwell Nursing Home in Roscrea. That’s the view of Deputy Michael Lowry following a meeting by Tipp Oireachtas members with HSE officials and the Health Minister. At yesterday’s gathering HSE officials admitted that they plan to downgrade the unit from a fully-fledged nursing home to a short stay/step down unit and Day Care Centre. Deputy Lowry says only one thing can prevent this from happening. “The HSE in my view after listening to them yesterday are not for turning.”

Tipp Oireacthas members to meet with Health Minister on future of Dean Maxwell unit

Tipp FM Text 083 311 3311 Photo courtesy of HSE What’s described as a crucial meeting on the future of the Dean Maxwell Nursing Unit in Roscrea takes place this afternoon. All of Tipperary’s Oireachtas members will attend a gathering with Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and senior officials from the HSE. Locals are concerned about the future of the Dean Maxwell Home in Roscrea fearing long stay services are to be phased out. It follows a statement in the Dáil by Junior Health Minister Mary Butler in October that the HSE intends to move the emphasis of the unit to short-stay care.

Future of Dean Maxwell unit to be discussed next week

Tipp FM Text 083 311 3311 Photo courtesy of HSE The Health Minister is to meet with Tipperary Oireachtas members next week to discuss the future of Dean Maxwell Nursing Unit in Roscrea. Locals are concerned about the potential phasing out of long stay services there, and junior Health Minister Mary Butler told the Dáil in October that the HSE intends to move the emphasis of Dean Maxwell from long-stay care to short-stay care. She also said it’s intended this will take place over a number of years. Deputy Michael Lowry has informed Tipp FM that local Oireachtas members will discuss the future of the facility with Minister Stephen Donnelly next Tuesday evening.

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