News - appointments
Over 11,000 hospital appointments cancelled in region last year
It's claimed the main cause of these appointments being cancelled is as a result of overcrowding in emergency departments.
Apr 28, 2025 08:15
Almost 6,000 local patients had appointments cancelled in three months
Jul 1, 2024 13:23
Local GP warns phone consultations and waits for appointments will continue
Many people are frustrated with not being able to get a doctors appointment on the same day they call
Jun 15, 2023 13:31
HSE appeals to public to consider all options before attending EDs
Pressure is being put on the health system as Covid-19 and influenza cases continue to increase rapidly.
Jan 3, 2023 07:14
Councillor disputes local hospital cancellation figures
According to Councillor Byrne, the figures do not take into account the rescheduled procedures.
Jun 29, 2022 13:17
Concern over future of BreastCheck in Leitrim
Mairin Martin says she is not happy that the BreastCheck service is not available in Carrick-on-Shannon as has always been the case
May 13, 2022 17:27
Trebling of people waiting for outpatient treatment at Portiuncula Hospital during pandemic
The numbers in the Ballinqsloe Hospital have grown significantly since between March 2020 and August 2021.
Sep 24, 2021 13:23
Select outpatient appointments resuming at Portiuncula Hospital next week
May 28, 2021 16:34
10,000 appointments cancelled at Saolta Hospitals this week following cyber attack
Outpatient and radiology consultations will continue to be called off - and emergency departments will still experience long delays.
May 26, 2021 08:19Shannonside Newsletter
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