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Serious overcrowding continues at Sligo Hospital

Sligo has the highest levels in the region.

Jun 16, 2023 13:35

Sligo ED management urge patients only to attend in emergency situations

The INMO is reporting 42 people on trolleys at the hospital today.

Jun 9, 2023 13:42

12 percent of elderly patients waited over 24 hours at Sligo ED last month

The majority of those attending the Sligo ED were seen within the first day, with 9 percent waiting on trolleys or in the ward over 24 hours.

May 24, 2023 13:33

Over 100 patients waiting for beds in local hospitals

There are 22 patients waiting for a bed at Portiuncula Hospital.

Apr 24, 2023 11:25

Smaller hospitals are being forgotten amid trolley crisis says local TD

Today's Trolley Watch figures show 20 people waiting for a hospital bed in Portiuncula, over 12 percent of their total bed capacity.

Feb 7, 2023 13:45

Trolley figures fall locally but hospital staff still under major pressure

The INMO is holding an emergency meeting today to discuss the HSE's response to hospital overcrowding.

Jan 6, 2023 11:52

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

HIQA report finds local emergency department under unprecedented strain

Sligo University Hospital was among those inspected and, on the day of inspection, the waiting time from triage to medical review ranged from 5 minutes to 12 hours and 4 minutes with an average of 4 hours 14 minutes.

Dec 15, 2022 14:11

Sligo hospital in top five of most overcrowded last month

Sligo hospital has seen huge overcrowding during the last year leading to over 34 consultants in the facility to write a letter to the Taoiseach expressing their concern

Dec 1, 2022 08:44