Nursing staff are gravely concerned for the safety of their patients and feel no one is listening to their concerns – INMO
LUH praised for its reduced parking fees
The Irish Cancer Society says that the HSE needs to issue guidelines to hospitals so that all people undergoing cancer treatment receive free parking.
Minister prepares to visit a hospital in crisis
“This Health Minister and previous Ministers of Health since 2010 have allowed services within Letterkenny University Hospital to hit rock bottom”
Eighty-eighth alert from Letterkenny hospital this year
The warning, “Full Capacity Protocol” has been activated on 88 days (almost three months) at Letterkenny University Hospital so far in 2016.
Overcrowding at Letterkenny Hospital not sustainable
Special emergency and immediate measures are now required at Letterkenny University Hospital – INMO
LUH Emergency Department ‘extremely’ busy
THE Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) remains extremely this afternoon (Tuesday).
Four ladies set to become ‘Hairoines’ tonight
The four ladies are shaving their heads to raise funds for three charities; Donegal Hospice, Pieta House and The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Long delays expected at LUH this evening
THE Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is very busy this afternoon with more than 30 patients awaiting admission to the hospital.
Significant numbers awaiting admission at LUH
The Full Capacity Protocol has been implemented and all efforts continue to be made to identify patients who are appropriate for discharge.
Emergency Department at LUH “very busy”
“We have also deferred some non-urgent elective procedures. We apologise to patients for the distress this deferral may cause.”