Health

As part of Mental Health Month this October, West Cork Mental Health Services are championing an arts approach to recovery through various events in locations across West Cork, including a new ‘hub' in Skibbereen

SIR – OUR politicians have a unique opportunity in the coming weeks to adopt public health legislation that can dramatically reduce harm and save many lives in Ireland. 

A four-year plan whose vision is to see fewer lives lost in Cork to suicide has been launched.

Summertime is when we most want to look our glowing best, and also when it's easiest to embrace a vibrant, light and colourful way of eating such as the Mediterranean diet

The results of our first ‘Great West Cork Food Survey’ are in, serving up an interesting picture of our readers’ habits and attitudes towards local food purchasing and consumption as well as what people are looking for in a good dining experience.

A West Cork rowing club has linked up with a local charity to raise awareness of mental health.

Most people would agree that Ireland should have a single-tier, universal health service, paid for out of general taxation and with priority for access based on medical need.

CORK South West has its first Fine Gael ministerial post since 1987, with the announcement that Clonakilty-based TD Jim Daly is to become Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People in the Department of Health.  

Mental health patients can no longer be seen as ‘objects’ but must be involved in a meaningful way in making decisions about their treatment and care.