We are HEFSE
We represent the children, adults, citizens of this region, of this republic:
- We are taxpayers and contributors to the national exchequer.
- We demand equal rights to healthcare access as is afforded to every other region of this country.
- We are standing up for our rights to equal access to basic healthcare, which is afforded to the rest of the country.
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Cardiac Cycle Run Order
Due to potential inclement weather conditions, the decision has been taken to cancel the cycling portion of this event. The rally will still take place, but at Cathedral Square, instead of Bishops Palace. We would ask all people who planned to attend to still do so, in support of cardiac care in the south east. Run order of events 10.30am – Assembly of Cycling Ireland and Irish Club licensed riders at the Carraiganore WIT Greenway Car Park 11.20am Cyclists depart Carraiganore for ‘Sean Kelly Cardiac Support Cycle’ into Waterford city Cycle will observe all rules of the road and main […]
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Why the people of the southeast are being put at risk
The Cardiac Cath Lab at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) serves over 500,000 people across the southeast but only operates Monday – Friday, 9 – 5pm. All other regions in the country have 24/7 cardiac cover and Cath Lab access. Patients in the southeast who suffer heart attacks after 5pm cannot access a Cath Lab in UHW or anywhere else within the 90 minute recommended window.
Read MoreHSFSE – ‘Health Equality for the South East’ Needs Help
We are asking you to support:
- Our right to receive equitable healthcare.
- Our right to receive full regional health services at UHW.
- Our right to timely treatment for citizens suffering a heart attack in the southeast.
Catheterisation Labs (cath labs) are facilities in which these services are delivered
- Diagnostic coronary angiograms
- Percutaneous coronary interventions (stents)
- Pacemaker implants
- Defibrillator implants
- Loop Recorder & Pacemaker Interrogation
- Balloon valvuloplasty for narrowed heart valves
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Health Equality For The South East - HEFSE shared a Page.
11 hours ago
Yet again our heroic rescue services are asked to risk life and limb to save another life - the question remains, Why? Thankfully an ambulance crew and patient was spared road transfer in appalling weather conditions but given we now have two cath labs on site at UHW why is the cardiac service denied recruitment and budget to provide this care where and when it is needed? Another bullet dodged by an anxious family but for how much longer? ... See MoreSee Less
Health Equality For The South East - HEFSE
3 days ago
221 women affected by cervical testing scandal have meeting with Simon Harris cancelled today at short notice as Minister cannot leave the Seanad until 10pm such is the magnitude of his brain power required to discuss proposed legislation! The 221 grouping also note about Dept what South East cardiac care have long observed - ‘they say all the right things in the media but behind the scenes nothing has changed’. A disgraceful indictment of Gov health attitude to patient welfare! ... See MoreSee Less
Health Equality For The South East - HEFSE
5 days ago
Getting our badges ready for ’LETS GET STENTING’ launch next week. A number of businesses on board already and staff will be wearing these next week. The message is let’s get contract cath lab treating patients rather than just diagnosing disease! If your business wants to participate please pm page and we will respond. ‘Remember, ‘A stent is not just for Christmas, it’s for life’! ... See MoreSee Less