Sylvia Thompson

Sylvia Thompson

Contributor

Sylvia Thompson, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about health, heritage and the environment.

One small change: A healthcare researcher on how to make Ireland’s health system better

‘Washing and dressing and caring for people, these workers go above and beyond each day’

Dervla Murphy, ‘secular saint’ of travel writing, dies aged 90

On foot, bicycle, pony and public transport, Murphy visited more than 30 countries

One small change: A non-consultant hospital doctor on how to make Ireland’s health system better

Dr Aoife Kirk says all GPs should introduce social prescribing into their practice

Ukrainians’ struggles resonate with ‘war baby’ volunteer in Wexford

Avril Walters’ work with refugees triggered personal memories of the Blitz in London

One small change: A career and life coach on how to make Ireland’s health system better

How we treat our most vulnerable is a measure of the health of our society

New York-based Irish designer Clodagh ‘can’t bear the word trend’

A new documentary explores the life and work of the celebrated interior designer

Home retrofits: The how, the why and the hidden costs

One-stop shops will simplify a complex process, tailored to individual needs

One small change: An endocrinologist on how to make Ireland’s health system better

The stigma around obesity is the biggest barrier to getting resources for treatment

10 things to get excited about again, from festivals to debs

From camping holidays abroad to weddings, parties, J-1s and gigs, there's a summer of fun ahead

Lack of hospital beds could hinder response to mass casualty incident, meeting told

Obstacle raised in planning process for event of terrorist attack or natural disaster

Irish finance providers enabling investors to go green

Energy utilities have joined banks and other investment firms in offering green finance

‘To improve organ donation rates, we need to look at every death in ICUs and EDs’

Ireland currently has a lower level of organ donations than many nearby countries

One small change: A GP in Ballymun on how to make Ireland’s health system better

GP time is taken up transcribing hospital discharge and outpatient prescriptions

A hidden biodiversity hotspot in Dublin’s suburbs

Trinity College Dublin’s botanic garden sits on a 1.5 hectare site by Palmerston Park

One small change: A medical researcher on how to make Ireland’s health system better

Siobhán Gaynor: In my opinion, my medical notes belong to me and I should have open and ongoing access to them