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17 People On Trolleys In Naas General Hospital, According To The INMO

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Cork University Hospital has the highest number of patients on trolleys today.

Some 17 people were on trolleys in Naas General Hospital as of 8am this morning.

According to today's INMO trolley watch figures, 15 people were on trolleys in the Emergency Department, while 2 were waiting on trolleys elsewhere in the hospital.

14 patients were on trolleys in Tallaght University Hospital this morning.

Cork University Hospital has the highest number of patients on trolleys, with 80 patients waiting on trolleys in the emergency department today.

Naas General Hospital continues to advise people to consider all care options for non-urgent care.

It recommends patients with non-emergency conditions, to where possible seek assistance from other parts of the health service such as their local Pharmacist or GP.

Patients who are presenting at the Emergency Department with non-urgent conditions are experiencing lengthy waiting times to be seen, however any patient who needs emergency hospital care will be seen.

Naas General Hospital urges such patients not to delay in seeking medical attention and to dial 999 or 112 in an emergency or if you suspect you are having a heart attack or stroke.

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