One in 20 older people who break their hip die in hospital, according to a Geriatric Consultant.
A new report from the Irish Hip Fracture Database highlights system shortfalls around specialist care for patients with a hip injury.
It's found only 17 percent were admitted to an orthopedic ward within the recommended four hours last year.
Suspended Bray GP Before The High Court Tomorrow
Dr Regine Grah was suspended earlier this month, following an urgent application by the Medical Council
Young Wicklow Readers Celebrated at Ballywaltrim Library
The Summer Stars signed up more readers than ever before.
Met Éireann Issues Status Yellow Rain Warning for Wicklow
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are possible from noon tomorrow.
Tender Issued For DART Charging Infrastructure In Wicklow Station
Rail traffic will be transformed with far greater connectivity between Dublin city centre and Wicklow town
Almost 1,200 Wicklow Children Waiting for Early Years Places
Staff turnover in Wicklow crèche settings is well above the national average
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