Government denial of healthcare staff shortages a slap in the face to those who are suffering

Government denial of healthcare staff shortages a slap in the face to those who are suffering

It’s unacceptable that the acute mental health unit on the grounds of Cork University Hospital is now only 61% compliant with national standards, down from 79% in 2020, according to Social Democrat’s TD Pádraig Rice. Deputy Rice, who’s the party’s Health spokesperson, said: “Susie Keane, a constituent of mine, has raised the alarm over the care her mother has received in this facility – since February, she has fallen four times. “I agree with Su…