Opening of Ballyshannon Community Hospital hits stumbling block
Ongoing negotiation between the HSE and the INMO over the new 80-bed community hospital in Ballyshannon has hit another stumbling block. It is believed a vote took place on Thursday regarding what the INMO feel are unsafe planned staffing levels. Nurses have previously said they want to ensure…
More ambulance crews needed in the North West
The January meeting of Leitrim County Council has heard renewed calls for additional ambulance crews to be introduced in Leitrim and the North West. Sinn Fein Councillor Brendan Barry urged the Council to call on the HSE and the National Ambulance Service to provide additional ambulances crews immediately. At yesterday’s…
Member of Regional Health Forum West calls for medical chiefs locally to plan for increase in RSV cases
A Sligo Councillor and member of the Regional Health Forum West is urging the Saolta Hospital Group and HSE chiefs to make sure that adequate resources will be put in place locally to deal with a suspected increase in RSV cases in the North West. Additional intensive care beds had…
Big turnout for protest at Sligo University Hospital
Fórsa members staged a protest this afternoon outside Sligo University Hospital, campaigning for an end to the current recruitment ban. As it stands, the HSE has a moratorium on recruitment for clerical staff, leaving current staff under severe pressure in the lead-up to Christmas. The protest today was one of…
Fears that Collooney Primary Care Centre will get left behind
Sligo County Council will write to the HSE to ask for the Primary Care Centre in Collooney to be upgraded. A number of primary care centres across Sligo, such as Drumcliffe and Grange, have seen significant work carried out in recent times, and are now operating at a higher standard…
Sligo Councillor wants action in relation to extension at Sligo University Hospital
There’s pressure on the Government, the Saolta Hospital Group and the HSE to fast track the planned extension to Sligo University Hospital. The 42 medical block has been in the pipeline for many years however, it’s thought that it’s moving too slow. Sligo County Council is to write…
HSE’s move to tackle hospital overcrowding welcomed
The HSE’s move to tackle overcrowding by leaning on private hospitals has been described as a positive step by a local TD. Independent TD Marian Harkin was pleased to see that the HSE are formalising arrangements regarding private y hospital support through public tender. However, there are doubts over the…