Concerning rise in number of midwives assaulted in workplace, INMO says
The Government vowed to increase the maximum penalty for assaulting healthcare staff. The INMO has revealed that over 800 nurses and midwives were assaulted in the first three months of 2023. Following the concerning figures, the Government vowed to increase the maximum penalty for assaulting nurses, midwives, and other frontline workers. INMO General Secretary, Phil […]
3 years ago
€1,000 bonus will be given to healthcare staff who worked in Covid exposed environments
The plan to distribute the payment to Covid-19 healthcare workers was passed this morning. Frontline workers who worked in clinical environments exposed to Covid-19 during the pandemic will receive a once-off €1,000 tax-free payment. According to RTÉ, the plan to distribute the payment was passed by Cabinet this morning. It is understood that healthcare workers […]
4 years ago
A Tyrone midwife was chosen to feature on the cover of Vogue
“I’m just an ordinary person who has happened to end up on the cover of Vogue.” Rachel Miller, 24, from Coagh in Tyrone was given the shock of her life when she was called up and was told that she was going to be featured on the front cover of Vogue. Rachel has been working […]
6 years ago
There’s a group of volunteers sewing free face masks for frontline workers in Ireland
It’s the type of community kindness that just warms your heart. Face mask shortages have been a huge problem around the world in 2020. People have been stocking up on them and using up the limited supply which has left hospitals running low. Governments have been back and forth about whether to recommend general use […]
6 years ago
Two Irish brothers raise thousands for frontline healthcare workers
Such a wholesome initiative. Back in March, brothers Senan (5) and Jonah (7) from Dublin posted a picture of ‘superhero potatoes’ in support of frontline workers with the caption ‘Not All Heroes Wear Capes’. The post came after the boys’ mum, Ruth Brady, had a chat with them about what really makes a superhero and […]
6 years ago
You can buy frontline workers a coffee tomorrow morning and it only costs €2
Did you know that tomorrow marks Workplace Wellbeing Day? If the date had fallen off your radar, you’re likely not alone. As many of our workplaces now merge with our living spaces, certain days, holidays and activities no longer feature on our calendar. And while some of us may gripe about the micro-stresses born of […]
6 years ago