The HSE has confirmed it’s to establish a new Chronic Disease Management Hub in Clare.
The facility, to be based in Ennis, will deliver ervices to patients with cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and Type II Diabetes.
The HSE confirmed the news to Clare Independent Deputy Michael McNamara in response to his Parliamentary Questions about lengthy waiting lists for podiatry services in this county.
20 full-time specialist roles are to be assigned to the Chronic Disease Team in Clare on Ennis’ Station Road.
The positions include Senior and Staff Grade Podiatrists; Senior and Staff Grade Dieticians; Diabetic Clinical Nurse Specialists and Senior and Staff grade physiotherapists.
Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialists, Cardiology Clinical Nurse Specialists, a Staff Nurse, a Staff Grade Clinical Psychologist and Managerial and Administrative support will also be provided.
The HSE has also confirmed that a number of additional chronic disease specialist positions are being recruited for the Midwest region.
The posts include a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with a Special Interest in Chronic Disease, a Consultant in Cardiology with a Special Interest in Chronic Disease Respiratory, and Cardiac Physiologists with administrative support.
