Number of assaults on staff reported at Sligo University Hospital last year

There were 63 assaults and physical attacks on staff at Sligo University Hospital between January 2023 and May 2024.
The details were revealed following a question from Sligo Cllr Declan Bree at the HSE West Regional Health Forum last month.

It was reported at the meeting that there were no attacks where a knife was produced, however there were 13 incidents where a weapon was used.
Some of the weapons used include a walking stick, a remote control, bottles of urine and a zimmer frame.
It was also confirmed that security reviews are ongoing at the hospital with additional 24/7 security staff now in place.