Spike in the number of children on hospital waiting lists as flu season approaches
The Irish Hospital Consultants Association has issued a warning as flu season approaches. The organisation stated that waiting lists for child inpatient and day-case treatment have significantly increased over the past year and could deteriorate further this winter due to expected severe overcrowding in our paediatric hospitals. New analysis from the IHCA shows that over […]
2 years ago
550 children have been left on trolleys in Irish hospitals over the last month
“This cannot continue.” More than 550 children have been left on trolleys in “chaotic” hospital conditions over the last month which saw November the highest on record for overcrowding. November saw a total of 12,624 people on a hospital trolley, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) reported. There were 563 children out of those […]
3 years ago
Warning issued to Irish parents after increase in RSV cases
RSV cases are rising in Ireland. A warning has been issued to parents in Ireland following an increase in RSV cases. Cases are typically high at this time of year, but hospitalisations are also rising which is a concern. A source told The Irish Mirror; “RSV activity, including RSV hospitalisations, are very high in Ireland. […]
3 years ago
Strike action to cause delays in Ireland’s children’s hospitals
CHI said their medical laboratories won’t be running like normal. Parents have been warned about strike action that will affect Ireland’s children’s hospitals today. The Medical Laboratory Scientists Association is taking industrial action. The strike will take place today, May 24th, and tomorrow, May 25th. Children’s Health Ireland has told parents to expect delays. In […]
4 years ago