Cyber attack: HSE systems still affected
The HSE North West says that while good progress has been made in restoring some of its systems in the aftermath of the recent cyber-attack, some services continue to be disrupted. Although essential services are continuing, many HSE systems are not functioning as usual and patients may continue to experience…
Easing of further restrictions could be delayed
There could be another hammer blow in the offering for the local hospitality sector after the Taoiseach suggested the next stage of easing Covid-19 restrictions could be delayed over concerns about the Delta variant. Micheal Martin has told the Irish Independent “nothing can be guaranteed” because of the more…
Latest update to HSE services in the region
The HSE has provided an update to it’s services across the region. Progress is being made on bringing their computer systems back online but a number of services remain cancelled or with delays. Most community health services such as disability, mental health, primary care and older people’s services are operating…
People encouraged to attend appointments at community health clinics
In the latest update from the HSE, all Community x-rays and online group psychology sessions in Donegal are cancelled. Most community health services are operating as normal across the region, however, appointments for new clients in the G.U.M. clinic in Sligo are cancelled. Those with children due an audiology, hearing…
Further disruptions to services at Sligo University Hospital
The Saolta Hospital group has issued an update on the services at Sligo University Hospital impacted by the Cyber Attack. As a result of the attack disruption to Hospital Services will continue for the remainder of this week. All outpatient clinics have been cancelled. All diagnostics including x-ray, CT…
Sligo medic says hospital staff working with ‘hands tied behind their backs’
The Head of the Emergency Department at Sligo University Hospital says there will be delays when it comes to treating patients as a result of the cyberattacks on the HSE and Department of Health I.T. Systems. Efforts to rebuild the HSE’s IT system are continuing, following…
HSE issues update on local services as efforts continue to reopen IT systems after cyber attack
Efforts are continuing to try to reopen the HSE’s IT system following last week’s cyber-attack, Meanwhile, in a statement this (Monday) evening from the Community Health Organisation area covering Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan, the HSE pointed out that all of COVID-19 testing sites are open as usual this…