Health Officials in the North West are urging the public to consider all care options this June Bank Holiday Weekend before presenting at Emergency Departments.
It’s anticipated that large numbers will be attending Emergency Departments over the next number of days and as a result Doctors and nurses will be prioritising those in need of urgent and emergency care.
As a result patients who attend EDs for routine and non-urgent treatment will experience very long waiting times
The HSE says that Health staff across hospital and community settings will continue to work together over the weekend to ensure all available beds across the hospital and community are in use.
Out of Hours GP services, NoWDOC and Caredoc, will be open from 6pm tomorrow until 8am on Tuesday
Dermot Monaghan, Chief Officer HSE Community Healthcare for the local region he says people should consider all options of care before presenting at Emergency Departments
