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Clarity Locums Weekly Healthcare News Round-Up – Week of June 3rd, 2025

Republic of Ireland Updates

Free HRT Now Available in Pharmacies
From June 1st, HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) is now free of charge in pharmacies across Ireland. This is a significant win for women's healthcare accessibility. Pharmacists will play a critical role in its distribution.
Read the full Clarity Locums blog

Pharmacist Prescribing Powers Expand
Irish pharmacists will soon be able to prescribe medication following completion of online training, a major step toward easing the burden on GPs and enhancing patient care.
Learn more from IMT

Ireland's Healthcare System Faces Capacity Crisis
A new report reveals Ireland may need up to 6,800 extra hospital beds by 2040. The implications for nurses and HCAs are significant, particularly around staffing and resourcing.
Full report on IMT

Spotlight: National Children's Hospital
The National Children's Hospital remains under scrutiny as one of Ireland’s largest and most delayed infrastructure projects. Healthcare professionals have raised concerns about how this affects long-term care delivery.
Explore the RTE Brainstorm analysis

Out-of-Hours GP Work – What’s It Really Like?
Curious about working OOH GP shifts in Ireland? A Clarity GP shares their experience and advice on securing flexible and rewarding opportunities.
Read the Clarity blog


United Kingdom Highlights

Locums in the UK Report Fewer Shifts
A recent survey found that over two-thirds of UK locum pharmacists have experienced a drop in available shifts. This highlights growing concerns around job security and demand fluctuations.
Full survey results from The Pharmaceutical Journal

Pharmacy First Claim Window Update
The Pharmacy First claim window has a key update this weekend that all locum pharmacists and contractors should be aware of. Timely claims will be crucial to receive payments.
Read the latest on The Pharmacist

ADHD Diagnoses and Sports Medication Scrutiny
A controversial issue has emerged as athletes with ADHD face increased scrutiny over stimulant prescriptions. This raises complex questions around medical exemptions and performance enhancement.
Read the full LBC report


For Nurses & HCAs

From Booking Shifts to Baby Bottles
In a heartfelt blog, a Clarity nurse shares her journey through maternity leave—from booking last shifts to balancing newborn care and career planning.
Read the Clarity blog

More Hospital Beds = More Demand
As Ireland eyes 6,800 more beds by 2040, the need for skilled nurses and HCAs will continue to grow. This opens up long-term opportunities for healthcare professionals seeking job security and career development.
Read the IMT article


In Case You Missed It

  • Free HRT now live in Irish pharmacies – Clarity blog
  • GPs and Pharmacists face changing scope of practice – IMT update
  • Athlete ADHD prescriptions under debate – LBC report

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Posted on 03 June 2025 by Anthony O'Neill MPSI
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