UL Field Hospital closes ahead of schedule
An intermediate care facility at the University of Limerick has closed earlier than anticipated.
An intermediate care facility at the University of Limerick has closed earlier than anticipated.
HSE officials are said to be considering the expansion of services provided at Ennis Hospital.
All elective surgeries scheduled to take place at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) have been cancelled for the remainder of the week as the hospital deals with “significant capacity challenges”.
An intermediate care facility which has been established on the campus of the University of Limerick is to be stood down by November.
Elected representatives have stressed that levels of overcrowding cannot be let return to the Mid-West.
A stronger message for the country to deal with COVID-19 going forward is required, Clare’s Deputy Mayor has stated.
An East Clare councillor has encouraged hospitals to let individuals take personal responsibility for their medical records.
Long-term closures of disability centres will leave a lasting effect, a Clare disability advocate has cautioned.
Resumption of services is “the biggest challenge” for health services in the Mid-West while planning permission has been granted for a new injury unit at Ennis General Hospital.