Over 100 people awaiting admission to North West hospitals
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 raised over pressures facing Sligo University Hospital
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…
Sligo University Hospital under significant pressure
The Emergency Department at Sligo University Hospital is under significant pressure today with high attendances over the bank holiday weekend and long waiting times experienced by patients. The high number of people attending who need to be admitted for ongoing treatment means that there is pressure on bed availability.…
Sligo University Hospital second most overcrowded facility nationwide
Sligo University Hospital was the second most overcrowded facility nationwide today. It comes as there were 80 people awaiting admission at the two main North West hospitals this morning. According to the latest trolley watch report, there were 57 people waiting at Sligo University Hospital and a further…
44 people waiting for a bed in North West hospitals
There were 44 people waiting for a bed at the two main North West hospitals this morning according to the INMO. 28 people were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 16 were waiting at Letterkenny. Cork University Hospital remains the most overcrowded with 74 people waiting…
Sligo University Hospital one of most overcrowded facilities nationwide
Sligo University Hospital was one of the most overcrowded facilities in Ireland this morning. Latest figures from the INNO show that there were 31 people waiting for a bed this morning in Sligo, making it the fourth most overcrowded hospital in the country today. 18 were waiting at…
Sligo University Hospital one of the most overcrowded facilities in July
Sligo University Hospital was one of the most overcrowded facilities nationwide in July. Latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation show that a total of 617 people waited for a bed over the course of the month. It’s an increase of 126 compared to 491 in…