Gardaí arrest man under public order offences at Sligo University Hospital
Gardaí in Sligo responded to a public order incident that occurred at University Hospital Sligo on Wednesday last at approximately 11.30am. Gardai have confirmed that A male in his 40s was acting in aggressive manner towards staff and was arrested. The man was later charged under section 6 (Public Order…
Over 15,000 children waiting for hospital appointments across the north west
New data shows that there are over 15,000 children waiting for hospital care in the north west. The figures were released to Fianna Fail Health Spokesperson, TD Stephen Donnelly. The Irish Hospital Consultants Association is calling for full transparency after it was revealed there are 15,167 children waiting for hospital…
Sligo University Hospital launch new virtual reality app for children to help them prepare for surgery
Sligo University Hospital have launched a new virtual reality app for children to help them prepare for surgery. Its called ‘Little Journey’ and is available on Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store as a free download. Research carried out by Sligo University Hospital’s Consultant Anaesthesiologist, Dr. Anne Dolan, at…
Sligo ranked 5th worst in country when it comes to the number of people waiting for a bed
67 people across the North West are waiting for a bed this morning at 2 main regional hospitals. Sligo University Hospital has been ranked the 5th worst effected in the country today according to the INMO trolley watch firgures. There are 34 people on trolleys or on chair waiting for…
Facilities are not in place to support the discharge of patients from hospitals in the North West – Marc MacSharry
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is claiming more than 6,500 bed days have been lost in the north west’s two main hospitals since January 1st this year because of delayed discharges. Bed days mean the availability of a bed in a hospital for a day. Fianna Fail Deputy Marc MacSharry says that…
Letterkenny University Hospital ranks 2nd worst with trolley numbers in Ireland
Letterkenny University Hospital has been ranked the 2nd worst effected hospital in the region today when it comes to the INMO trolley watch figures. The Donegal Hospital has 51 patients waiting for a bed. 17 people are waiting for a bed in Emergency Department and 34 on other wards elsewhere…
HIQA report reveals Sligo University Hospital is affected by old and unsuitable infrastructure.
Infection control and prevention in Sligo University Hospital is being affected by old and unsuitable infrastructure. That’s according to a new report from HIQA. Sligo University Hospital is one of five acute hospitals also being affected by overcrowding. A new report from HIQA shows the issue is also being impacted…