Independent TD calls for greater resources to be afforded to smaller Hospitals
There’s a call on the government to lend more support to smaller hospitals as patients are left waiting on beds. New figures released today show the trolley numbers as a percentage of the total bed capacity in each hospital. While larger hospitals have more patients waiting on…
Woman taken to Sligo University Hospital following road traffic collision in Leitrim
A woman in her 40’s was taken to Sligo University Hospital yesterday evening following a single vehicle road traffic collision which took place between Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballinamore. Gardaí attended the scene of a collision which took place in the Kilclare, area at 6.30pm. Gardai say enquiries are ongoing.…
Fears overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital will escalate again
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…
Mainly good news for Sligo in latest IBAL report
The final litter survey of 2022 by business group Irish Business Against Litter shows Sligo again deemed clean and rising to 17th spot in the ranking of 40 towns and cities nationwide. Three quarters of Ireland’s cities and towns were deemed ‘clean’ in 2022, compared to just over half…
Sligo councillor says minor injuries unit would ease pressure on Hospital Staff
A Sligo Councillor has called for the introduction of a minor injuries unit to help ease the strain on the already-struggling health system. The facility would be on the grounds of a private hospital. Earlier this week, Sligo University Hospital was listed as the second most overcrowded facility…
One person injured following road traffic collision in Bellaghy
One person has been taken to Sligo University Hospital following a road traffic collision which took place earlier this morning on the N17 at Bellaghy. It’s understood the collision too place just before 6 a.m. Gardai are reporting of possible traffic disruptions in the area as result of…
Warning of potential delays at Sligo Hospital ED this weekend
Potential delays are to be expected at the Emergency Department at Sligo University Hospital this weekend due to necessary upgrades. The hospital is updating its ITC system in order to link SUH with other hospitals and community services in the region. It is anticipated that the move may…