University Hospital Limerick (UHL)

Irish hospitals continue to grapple with bed shortages; UHL most overcrowded

Irish hospitals continue to grapple with bed shortages; UHL most overcrowded

Throwing a light on Ireland’s overstretched public health service, latest data has revealed that a significant number of patients are waiting for beds in hospitals across the country. According to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) Trolley Watch, a total of 459 patients are currently waiting for beds in hospitals. … Read more

Over 500 Patients Waiting on Hospital Trolleys, UHL Worst Affected

Over 500 Patients Waiting on Hospital Trolleys, UHL Worst Affected

This morning, more than 500 patients are waiting for hospital beds across the country, with University Hospital Limerick (UHL) being the worst affected. According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) Trolley Watch figures, 89 of the 506 patients waiting on trolleys are in UHL. Galway University Hospital is also struggling, with 60 patients … Read more