Hospital overcrowding crisis continues as nearly 8,200 patients treated on trolleys in May

Hospital overcrowding crisis continues as nearly 8,200 patients treated on trolleys in May

Ireland’s hospital overcrowding crisis persists with nearly 8,200 patients forced to receive treatment on trolleys and in inappropriate spaces during May, according to new figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. The concerning statistics reveal that 75 children were among those admitted to hospital without proper bed accommodation, highlighting the severity of the ongoing … Read more

Hospital overcrowding crisis: 612 patients on trolleys across Ireland

Hospital overcrowding crisis: 612 patients on trolleys across Ireland

A total of 612 patients are currently waiting on trolleys in emergency departments or hospital wards across the country, according to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). This marks the highest level of overcrowding since October 8, when 641 patients were recorded waiting for hospital beds. University Hospital Limerick (UHL) … Read more