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Metro
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Legendary TV star ‘busy' as he joins Casualty
Soap actor Michael Starke has joined the cast of Casualty in a guest role. The star, best known for his role as Thomas 'Sinbad' Sweeney in Channel 4's Brookside, is set to appear in the medical drama later this year. Michael has previously featured in the show, appearing as a guest in four episodes between 2000 and 2018. In Brookside, Michael's character Sinbad worked as a window cleaner. He was made a regular in 1990, with the star leaving the show in 2000, a few years before the axing. In 2007, the star played Jerry Morton in Coronation Street. He has also briefly appeared in Holby City, Hollyoaks and Doctors. Not much is known about Michael's latest Casualty role at the moment, but his management company have confirmed the role, saying on Instagram that he's 'been busy' at the studios in Wales. The drama was recently put out to competitive tendering, a process that will decide which producer makes the show, though the BBC will retain all the rights for the programme. While this development won't impact the future of the medical drama, it will change the foundations of the series. Casualty is set in the Emergency Department of Holby City Hospital, but this won't be the case once the new production company take over. It means the ED will be set in Wales, rather than the fictional city of Holby. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! In an official document from the broadcaster, there is hope the show will 'evolve into Welsh portrayal while maintaining the core attraction to the loyal fan base'. The contract asks tenderers to include 'authentic representation of Wales and reflect the reality of the Welsh NHS'. 'This is not about radical change of the show, although the move to Welsh portrayal will mean a new fictional hospital based in Wales, and tenderers will need to address this core change in their editorial pitch to the evaluation panel. View More » 'The successful tenderer will need to be able to demonstrate how to incorporate Welsh portrayal and maintain familiarity at the same time.' MORE: BBC drama scoring rave reviews hailed 'Queer as Folk for new generation' MORE: Gary Lineker agrees deal with new broadcaster after controversial BBC exit MORE: Completely free streaming service adds 'bingeable' new drama perfect for Pride Month
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Climate
- Irish Independent
June Bank Holiday in Cork: Warnings, wet weather, and the promise of some sunshine
The HSE is asking people to be especially careful around the water this long weekend Today at 07:54 Despite the mixed weather forecast for this June Bank Holiday weekend, the HSE are still urging people across Cork City and County to look after their skin in the sun. Met Éireann has predicted heavy showers and thundery spells up and down the country across the Bank Holiday Weekend, with Monday showing an extremely heavy band of rain sweeping across the island, bringing wash-out weather to finish off one of the summer's major bank holiday weekends. However, down here in Cork we can apparently expect some sunshine on Sunday, with bright and dry spells expected, albeit breezy and cool. It's why the HSE have been reminding the public, even despite the cool temperatures, to protect their skin from the sun, as well as staying safe around the water. The health authority is also encouraging people to think about all their healthcare options before going to the Emergency Department. It says many health services will be open over the weekend, including pharmacies, Injury Units and GP Out-of-Hours service SouthDoc, despite leading politicians saying the public is being misled over the availability of the Blackpool centre. The HSE says Ireland's UV rays are strong enough to damage skin, even when it's cloudy. Ireland's UV index is currently in the 'high' bracket (6-7) under clear skies, while still moderate (3-5) when there is cloud cover, enough to cause skin damage. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with over 11,000 new cases diagnosed every year, and therefore the HSE is urging people to wear clothing, put on suncream, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses, and seek shade between 11 am and 3 pm. 'Spending time outdoors is such an important part of summer, but it is important that children and adults are protected and safe in the sun,' said Shirley O'Shea, the Senior Health Promotion and Improvement Officer - Cancer Prevention for the South West. The executive is also asking people to be extra careful when near water. According to statistics from Water Safety Ireland, 56 people died accidentally in water last year across Ireland, with lifeguards rescuing 202 more from the water. Minor injury units in Gurranabraher, Mallow, and Bantry are also available for those who do have a knock or tumble throughout the weekend and can be a great alternative to avoid the lengthy waiting times at A&E departments across the county. However, for those who do need urgent treatment, the National Ambulance Service is also asking members of the public visiting and using amenities - including access gates to sporting grounds and pitches - to park carefully and to allow space for access by the emergency services if needed. ADVERTISEMENT 'We ask the public to remember that in the event of an emergency, ambulances may need to access beaches and other amenity sites. Please make sure that you don't block that access,' said Barry Hayes, Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer, NAS South West.
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Six cases reported in Guntur region as Covid spikes in Andhra
GUNTUR: Amid a nationwide rise in Covid-19 cases, six cases were reported in the erstwhile Guntur district on Wednesday. Among them, three fresh cases were recorded in Bapatla and Palnadu districts on Wednesday, while the other three were registered in Guntur over the last couple of days, District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO) Dr Vijaya Lakshmi confirmed. A married couple from Eluru tested positive at Manipal Hospital in Tadepalli. An 83-year-old man from Tenali, reportedly in serious condition, is being treated at the same hospital. In response to the surge in cases and an increase in respiratory illnesses, the Government General Hospital (GGH) in Guntur has launched a dedicated COVID-19 outpatient service near the Emergency Department. The facility utilises the newly established intensive care unit to treat patients showing the Covid-like symptoms. GGH currently has 300 oxygen cylinders in reserve and an operational oxygen plant capable of producing 30,000 kilolitres. The infrastructure supports oxygen supply to 1,500 beds, including those in emergency wards. Technical teams are on standby for maintenance. The hospital also operates four in-house oxygen generation units that extract oxygen directly from the air. While one unit is under repair, each of the other three produces 40 litres per minute, enough to collectively support about 1,000 patients in case of a spike in demand. Hospital authorities said the measures are part of a proactive strategy to ensure uninterrupted care.
RNZ News
28-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Watch: Health Minister Simeon Brown reveals more details on new Wellington Hospital ED
Health Minister Simeon Brown has revealed more details on Wellington Regional Hospital's major upgrade. Brown, alongside Finance Minister Nicola Willis are speaking to media outside Wellington Hospital. Wellington Hospital is one of four hospitals to get Emergency Department (ED) upgrades during stage one the government's multi-billion dollar plan to rebuild hospitals . The previously funded $40 million design and enabling works for the new emergency department are already underway. The ICU expansion is expected to be delivered by 2027, ahead of the new emergency department becoming operational in 2029. In addition to this, the government said Wellington Hospital will receive 126 additional beds and treatment spaces. Brown said the expanded emergency department would better meet the needs of patients. "Wellington's ED is currently one of the poorest performing in the country, with outdated infrastructure that is no longer fit for purpose. The current layout is contributing to long wait times and people leaving without receiving care," he said. The new ED will include 34 additional treatment spaces, boosting capacity from 53 to 87. It will also provide 36 new inpatient beds which Brown said would help enable smoother transitions from ED into appropriate care. Another 36 new outpatient consult and treatment spaces will improve access to follow-up care and ease pressure on acute services, he added. More to come... Watch the livestream above.
Irish Examiner
27-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Examiner
Country will need 8,000 more public hospital beds by 2040, report says
The state will need up to 8,000 additional hospital beds in public hospitals by 2040 to cope with surging demand from a growing and ageing population. A major new report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has projected a requirement for an additional 5,091 to 7,780 additional in-patient and day-patient beds in acute hospitals, against a backdrop of an increase in Emergency Department (ED) attendances of up to 444,000 per year on current figures, and up to an extra 1.3 million out-patient department attendances. Funded by the Department of Health, the study projects growth in demand across a range of hospital services, largely driven by population growth and ageing. The population is projected to increase from 5.3 million in 2023 to between 5.9 million and 6.3 million by 2040, but crucially, the number of people aged 65 years and over will increase from one in seven in 2023 to one in five by 2040 - an age cohort that accounted for over 60% of in-patient bed days in 2023. This growth results in a projected requirement for an additional 4,400 to 6,800 in-patient beds by 2040, an increase of between 40% and 60%, as well as an additional 650 to 950 day-patient beds by 2040, an increase of between 25% and 37% on current figures. The government published plans in May 2024 for 3,378 new beds, excluding the National Rehabilitation Hospital, by 2031. The ESRI said if these targets are delivered, it would surpass the projected upper range of additional requirements by that year in its report, and that this is the level of ambition needed to reach the projected 2040 requirements. Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said the report highlights the capacity challenges the country faces in meeting the needs of our growing and ageing population. 'Increasing bed numbers and the necessary resources and workforce requires careful long-term planning,' she said. 'I am pleased that we are already making significant strides to increase patient capacity. 'Between 2020 and 2024, we opened 1,218 new acute in-patient beds, and the Programme for Government has committed to delivering thousands more through the acute bed capacity expansion plan, new surgical hubs, and elective treatment centres. 'With unprecedented uplift in funding and workforce increases in recent years, we are targeting future capital investment where it is needed most." Read More Three ICUs had no urgent beds for 100-plus days last year
