HSE urges public to consider ED alternatives as UHL at surge capacity

HSE urges public to consider ED alternatives as UHL at surge capacity

HSE Mid West has issued an urgent statement asking that only patients with “life-threatening emergencies” attend the emergency department (ED) at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) this Sunday (October 5). This comes as the ED is facing “exceptionally high demand with a significant number of admitted patients being accommodated on trolleys”. The health service asked that the public consider alternatives to ED care, including injury units and out…

Under pressure UHL urging patients to use alternative services - The Clare Herald

University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is currently experiencing exceptionally high demand with a significant number of admitted patients being accommodated on trolleys. We are urging patients and service users to use all available alternative services where possible. Injury Units and Out-of-Hours GP services are fully operational and can provide care for non-life-threatening conditions. The Emergency Department […] The post Under pressure UHL urgin…

HSE Midwest Urges Patients To Explore All Healthcare Options Amid Surge Of Presentations At UHL

HSE Midwest is urging patients to consider all care options before presenting at University Hospital Limerick. It comes amid a surge of demand for services at the region’s main hospital with a ‘significant number’ of patients currently waiting on trolleys. Patients are encouraged, where possible, to contact out of hours GP services and injury units […] The post HSE Midwest Urges Patients To Explore All Healthcare Options Amid Surge Of Presentati…