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Healthcare services in Ireland

WEBThe range of services provided varies in different areas but can include nursing care, chiropody, speech therapy, physiotherapy, mental health services and …

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Health Service Executive

WEBHealth and personal social services are delivered by the Health Service Executive (HSE), through medical professionals and hospitals and through a network of …

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The European Health Insurance Card

WEBWhat is the European Health Insurance Card? The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows you to access public healthcare in another EU/EEA state …

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Home Support Service

WEBThe Home Support Service is available to people aged 65 or over who may need support to continue living at home or to return home following a hospital stay. The …

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Testing for COVID-19

WEBIntroduction. There are two ways to test for COVID-19: PCR tests are done by a healthcare worker in a hospital, your GP or a private company. They send your sample to a lab …

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Tax relief on medical expenses

WEBYou can claim tax relief on medical expenses you pay for yourself or for any other person. You must claim tax relief within the 4 years following the year in which you paid for the …

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Hospital services in Ireland

WEBIf you are seriously ill or injured you can go to an acute hospital for diagnoses, treatment and care. Acute hospital services are in HSE hospitals, public voluntary hospitals and …

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Benefits for people who are sick or have a disability

WEBTo qualify for Partial Capacity Benefit you need to be in receipt of either Illness Benefit (for a minimum of 6 months) or Invalidity Pension. Disability Allowance is a long-term social …

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Department of Health

WEBThe Government, the Minister for Health and the Department of Health are at the head of the health service. The Department's main role is to support the Minister and Ministers …

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Physiotherapy services

WEBPhysiotherapy is used to treat pain, injury, disability and illnesses that can affect you at any age. A physiotherapist is a healthcare professional who: Uses physical treatments such …

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Public health measures for COVID-19

WEBDuring the COVID-19 pandemic various regulations gave An Garda Síochána additional powers, including arrest without warrant. Offences were punishable by a fine of up to …

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Health and safety at work

WEBThe rights and obligations of both employers and employees in relation to health and safety at work are set out in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (as amended). …

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Accidents in the workplace

WEBIntroduction. Under health and safety laws, your employer has a duty to provide you with a safe place to work. If you have an accident while at work, you should: Get medical help …

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