Kilrush woman left waiting 8 hours for ambulance
AN ELDERLY KILRUSH WOMAN was left waiting eight hours for an ambulance to arrive.
AN ELDERLY KILRUSH WOMAN was left waiting eight hours for an ambulance to arrive.
SERVICES OFFERED by ShannonDoc are no longer “palatable” to the people of Clare, an elected representative has claimed.
A MOTION to support the reopening of Ennis Hospital’s emergency department was approved at Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West amid comments that ongoing conditions at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) were “appalling”.
Health officials have insisted ECT services remain available at University Hospital Limerick despite the assertions of a Clare councillor.
*FILE PIC: Members of the Kilkee CFR Group. Work of the Kilkee Cardiac First Responders has been highlighted as a fitting example of the community looking out for its members.
Shortage of mental health services on weekends is proving “very distressing” for Clare families.
Adult disability day and respite services in the county operating at 70 to 85 percent capacity has been described as “very positive”.
Cognisance of the risk of elderly patients “slipping through the cracks” for COVID-19 vaccines due to the absence of permanent GPs must be heeded by the HSE, a Clare councillor has flagged.
No additional resources have been sought by the National Ambulance Services (NAS) for the West Clare area.
A Clare councillor has highlighted with the HSE instances of individuals with suicidal thoughts being discharged from hospitals in Ennis and Limerick.