Sligo University Hospital records a large increase in attendance figures over winter period
New figures show that Sligo University Hospital has seen the greatest increase of all hospitals in the country when it comes to attendances with a 68 per cent rise since the winter of 2019/20. Media reports today also claim that seriously ill patients attending three Irish hospitals have…
35 people on trollies across the North West today
The number of people waiting on trollies in hospitals across the North West region has fallen to 35. According to the INMO’s latest Trolley Watch figures, there are 21 people waiting for a bed in Sligo University Hospital, with a further 14 waiting in Letterkenny. Although the amount of people…
Sligo Adult Mental Health Unit officially opens
The Adult Mental Health Unit in Sligo was officially opened this morning. The purpose built Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit situated on the grounds of Sligo University Hospital opened in October 2020 and serves the counties of Sligo, Leitrim, West Cavan and South Donegal. It was officially opened by Minister…
Almost 80 people awaiting admission at two main North West hospitals
There were almost 80 people awaiting admission to the two main North West hospitals this morning. 30 people were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 49 were waiting at Letterkenny. Nationally, there were 551 people waiting at hospitals across the country today.
90 people waiting on hospital beds in the north west
There are 90 people waiting for beds at the North West’s two main hospitals this morning. According to data published by the INMO there are 37 people waiting at Sligo University Hospital figure while the number at Letterkenny University stands at 53, the second highest in the country behind…
75 people waiting for beds in North West hospitals
There are 75 people on trollies in the two main hospitals in the north west today. According to the INMO Trolley Watch figures, 43 people are waiting for a bed in Sligo University Hospital. In Letterkenny University Hospital, the number sit at 32. On a national front, there are 612…
INMO General Secretary warns of further Hospital challenges this winter
Further warnings have been issued this morning by the INMO in relation to the challenges facing hospitals this winter. The warning is issued after significant numbers of patients on trollies were reported last week at a number of hospitals including Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals The INMO are…