Woman dies in Cork University Hospital A&E while waiting for hospital bed
Very sad news from Cork. Speaking to radio host Neil Prendeville on RedFM this morning, a Cork man told the story of how his mother passed away in the A&E of Cork University Hospital, as there were no beds available. Steve’s mother Evelyn, who had just turned 70, was suffering from multiple sclerosis, and he […]
6 years ago
Monday 12 March has set a new record high for patients on trolleys awaiting hospital admission
The General Secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called for a national emergency to be declared. According to a new report announced on the INMO website, a total of 714 people are currently on trolleys around Ireland, awaiting admission into hospitals. Of those figures, it is reported that there are in excess […]
8 years ago