Current situation at Sligo hospital not sustainable, says councillor
There are fears that the situation at the emergency Department of Sligo University Hospital due to unprecedented demand and insufficient staffing is not sustainable going into the coming winter season. The ongoing issue of the pressures on the hospital were raised at yesterday’s meeting of Sligo County Council, with Fine…
Large attendances resulting in lengthy wait times at Sligo hospital emergency department
The public is being asked to consider all options for healthcare before attending the emergency department at Sligo University Hospital. It follows what continues to be an extremely busy time at the department because of the large numbers showing up for treatment. In response to a query from Ocean FM…
More staff and public’s cooperation essential in helping hospital cope with surge
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says more staff and the cooperation of the public are now essential to ensure Sligo University Hospital does not end up in a situation similar to Letterkenny hospital last weekend. Deputy Martin Kenny says the north west is facing a serious situation because of the numbers of…
More than 18,000 waiting for appointments at Sligo hospital
There were more than 18,000 patients waiting for appointments at Sligo University Hospital as of the 4th of November this year. More than 7,000 of these are waiting for more than a year. The figures were released at a meeting of the Regional Health Forum West this week in response…
Hospital message: Attend for your appointment; if not, let us know
Sligo University Hospital is urging patients who have an outpatient appointment to attend the appointment as per the details in their letter from the hospital. It points out that appointments are considered essential travel and are permitted under the Level 5 lockdown guidance. Hospital Manager Grainne McCann says if people…
Planning application approved for hospital, nursing unit in Carrick on Shannon
Leitrim County Council has approved a planning application from the HSE for a new 90-bed community nursing unit and hospital in Carrick on Shannon. It will include a mix of long and short stay care, as well as rehabilitation, convalesence, respite and dementia care. There will be resident accommodation, dining…
Cherrymore Kitchens and Bedrooms providing free hospital tables
A local kitchen maker in the North West are designing tables for hospital facilities for free during the coronavirus pandemic. Cherrymore Kitchens and Bedrooms in Donegal are constructing tables for hospitals across connaught including Sligo, Letterkenny and Mayo University Hospitals as hospitals change their layouts due to COVID-19. General Manager,…