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.
Leitrim councillor says international health models should be examined to combat overcrowding crisis in Hospitals.
There’s calls on the HSE and the Government to look overseas for inspiration as it relates to combating the overcrowding crisis. It’s thought that there should be more of a focus on primary care centres in more rural parts of Sligo and Leitrim which could result in less people…
Dáil hears how there are no ambulances available to provide transport for Sligo person with painful congenital condition
The Taoiseach has pledged to look into a ‘special case’ in Sligo where a HSE ambulance is not being provided to a person for essential medical appointments who suffers from a painful congenital condition. The person in question also has a range of illnesses but currently have to travel…