Cancellation of hospital activity at UHL ‘outrageous’ – McNamara
A Clare TD has called the decision by UL Hospitals Group to cancel outpatient and elective procedures at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) as “outrageous”.
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Elective activity and outpatient clinics cancelled at UHL
All elective activity and outpatient clinics at University Hospital Limerick have been cancelled from Wednesday to Friday of this week in a bid to “de-escalate” the hospital in advance of a predicted busy Bank Holiday weekend.
Cancer review appointments at UHL cancelled from Thursday
All cancer review appointments at the MidWestern Cancer Centre are cancelled from Thursday (May 20th) until further notice.
Widespread cancellations across UL Hospitals Group as a result of ransomware attack
An adverse impact of services across UL Hospitals Group including Ennis Hospital continues due to the ransomware attack on the IT systems of the HSE.
Backlog for medical assessments fuelling anxiety woes
Overcrowding at the region’s main hospital has not gone away despite the onset of a pandemic, a Barefield representative has flagged while up to 90 percent of patients have been waiting for over a year for scheduled care which is causing anxiety within the county.
Weekday presentations to UHL emergency department surpassing 200
All-time high levels of weekly attendances are being experienced at University Hospital Limerick.
Crawford flags discharges of persons with suicidal thoughts in Ennis & Limerick
A Clare councillor has highlighted with the HSE instances of individuals with suicidal thoughts being discharged from hospitals in Ennis and Limerick.
Clonlara’s Niamh criticises Government over access to fertility treatments
*Niamh Cummins. Photograph: John Mangan For many women looking to conceive and start a family in their late thirties, fertility treatments are often the last line when faced with a ticking biological clock.
Ennis man charged with murder of young mother of two
An Ennis man was today charged with the murder of mother of two, Sharon Bennett.
Clare councillor disputes response on operation of ECT services in Mid-West
A North Clare elected representative has disputed comments from Mid West Community Healthcare regarding the operation of ECT services in the Mid-West.