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There are fears that overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital will escalate again in the coming weeks.   While the number waiting on trolleys and in overflow areas has decreased this week, this is said to be down to a ‘concerted effort’ by staff and other community services.   Meanwhile, there’s…

Both Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals feature in a list of most overcrowded hospitals for the month of December.   685 patients went without a bed at Sligo University Hospital this month, in Letterkenny the figure is 834.   Sligo University Hospital has also been ranked as one of the…

Both Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals have been ranked among the most overcrowded facilities nationwide for the month of November.   The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has issued a stark warning, stating that this is the worst November on record for hospital overcrowding and has raised particular concern for…

A Sligo Leitrim TD has described the situation at Sligo University Hospital as nothing short of scandalous.   The comments come following claims that the hospital is frequently over 110% capacity.   The issue is said to be resulting in staff regularly treating patients without a bed at times.  …

There were 106 people awaiting admission to the two main North West hospital this morning.   63 were waiting at Letterkenny University Hospital while a further 43 were waiting at Sligo University Hospital.   Nationally, there were 549 people waiting at hospitals across the country today.

Serious concern has been raised over issues currently being faced by Sligo University Hospital.   It’s been claimed that several ambulances were backed up at the facility yesterday, waiting to admit patients.   Management at the hospital also issued a statement yesterday, highlighting the extent of overcrowding and bed pressure…