Advertisement

"Public health nurses are vital, they really are amazing!"

New parents in some parts of the country are being told that they won’t get visits from a public health nurse because of staff shortages. The HSE have apparently told them that only young children with proven medical risks or needs will be seen. Public...

Share this article

12.19 16 Aug 2022


"Public health nurses are vital, they really are amazing!"


Listen to this episode


Share this article

12.19 16 Aug 2022


New parents in some parts of the country are being told that they won’t get visits from a public health nurse because of staff shortages. The HSE have apparently told them that only young children with proven medical risks or needs will be seen. Public health nurses usually help families with things like feeding, child safety and connecting with your infant. Vicky is a mum of three, she joined Andrea to discuss her fears for parents who might lose out on vital support.


Read more about

Lunchtime Live Highlights

Related Episodes

Ask the Expert: Mechanic

00:14:37

Ask the Expert: Mechanic

Lunchtime Live

00:14:37


The Psychology Behind that mes...

00:07:57

The Psychology Behind that messy drawer  of yours.

Lunchtime Live

00:07:57


Is the Re-turn scheme  causing...

00:19:56

Is the Re-turn scheme causing littering in our towns and cities ?

Lunchtime Live

00:19:56


How I Live Well: Looking after...

00:08:23

How I Live Well: Looking after our Hormones and Thyroid

Lunchtime Live

00:08:23