News - Overcrowding
Sligo University Hospital emergency department extremely busy today
The public are experiencing long waiting times at the facility.
Oct 5, 2021 17:17
Local hospital recorded worst ever month for overcrowding in September
The hospital was under severe pressure in September.
Sep 30, 2021 13:48
Public warned of lengthy waiting times at Mullingar ED due to overcrowding
People are being warned to expect delays in the Emergency Department.
Aug 26, 2021 16:51
Regional hospitals under pressure from non-covid wave of illness according to health minister
According to the Health Minister, people who have been avoiding hospitals due to the pandemic are beginning to attend health care facilities in large numbers.
Aug 18, 2021 17:08
Over 30 people waiting for treatment at Sligo Hospital as Mullingar enters 'escalation'
Two local hospitals are struggling with large numbers in their ED's today.
Aug 18, 2021 12:56
Pandemic capacity limits most common complaint on former cross country bus route
Details released to Shannonside fm show the vast majority of complaints made on the former Galway to Dublin route were related to Covid-19 measures.
Aug 12, 2021 13:18
Public warned that 'escalation policy' now in place at Mullingar Hospital
The policy is in place despite seemingly low numbers waiting at the ED.
Aug 10, 2021 11:01
Government urged to address major overcrowding at Portiuncula Hospital
Hospitals across the region are facing increased trolley numbers of non-Covid patients.
Jul 28, 2021 13:18
Nurses at Mullingar Hospital say lack of staff cover unfair to patients
A one-hour protest took place at the hospital today to highlight issues around staffing and beds
Jul 19, 2021 17:01
Stark warnings over overcrowding situation at Sligo General Hospital
Today's trolley watch figure from the INMO showed 26 people waiting for beds in Sligo Hospital.
Jul 16, 2021 17:28
Major overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital ED today
It is the second-highest figure in the country
Jul 5, 2021 10:43
Irish Rail to boost capacity on Longford-Dublin service
The easing of Covid restrictions has seen more and more people return to taking trains
Jun 3, 2021 08:45
Mullingar Hospital activates special measures to tackle A&E overcrowding
23 people are currently waiting on trolleys for a hospital bed at the Midlands Facility according to figures fro the INMO.
May 12, 2021 14:00
Mullingar Hospital urging people to consider care options due to very busy ED
Regional Hospital Mullingar remains very busy this evening
Apr 27, 2021 16:10Shannonside Newsletter
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