It's been claimed that staff at community houses in Sligo aren't able to take breaks due to staff shortages.
Staffing levels in many of these settings locally have been deemed insufficient and in some cases, its resulting in staff working over twelve hours without a break.
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It has led to major fears that patient care may be compromised in the long term.
Cllr Donal Gilroy who's a member of the regional health forum says it's a serious issue that needs to be addressed:
