Concern expressed at number of attacks on HSE staff
2,063 attacks have taken place on HSE staff in the CHO Area 1 which includes Sligo Leitrim, Donegal as well as parts of Cavan and Monaghan. 987 HSE staff were attacked in the CHO area in 2022 while the figure for 2021 was reported to be 1,076. The combined figures…
New figures show disparity between private and public healthcare costs
New figures published by the HSE have shown that the disparity between public and private healthcare costs across the North West has increased within the last year. In Donegal, the average fee payable on behalf of an individual HSE nursing home resident is now €831 more than those in private…
Widespread shock expressed by local politicians to HSE hospital bed allocation
It’s being reported today that none of the 162 additional beds are being created in hospitals this year will be allocated to Saolta Hospital Group which includes Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals. The Irish times claim that the HSE has disclosed to them under freedom of information figures that…
HSE expected to confirm plans for health and social services at Cloonamahon
The HSE are expected to in the next couple of weeks finalise their plans for the health and social services at the Cloonamahon site in Sligo. An update is expected inside the next month It’s then expected that consultation will take place between the HSE and Sligo County on…
Pressure mounting on hospitals ahead of St Patrick’s weekend
The HSE is warning of long waiting times for people who attend emergency departments this weekend. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Association yesterday said overcrowding at hospitals around the country is currently “out of control.” The HSE have said that yesterday morning the number of people on…
Leitrim councillor says todays trolley figures shows there is still a crisis in health
A north Leitrim councillor and member of the Regional Health Forum West says todays trolley figures provides the government with a sharp reminder that the overcrowding in the health system is still very much a real issue. Latest figures show that there are 69 people waiting on trollies in the…
Leitrim Councillor calls for Regional Health Boards to be reinstated
Fresh calls have been made for the Minister for Health to abolish the HSE and reinstate Regional Health Boards. The calls were made by Fianna Fáil Councillor Mary Bohan. The Drumkeerin Councillor says the current standard of health care is not fit for purpose and change is needed.