An Increased Number Of People Requiring Admission To Naas General Hospital

Sunday, 23 February 2025 12:17

By Emma O'Connor

There are currently 15 people reported on trolleys.

Naas General Hospital is experiencing a very busy period with a significantly increased number of people requiring admission to the Hospital.

There are currently 15 people reported on trolleys.

The Hospital have opened additional beds to cope with this extra demand on capacity and resources at this time.

The management at Naas Hospital is asking patients with non-emergency conditions to seek assistance from other parts of the health service

Unfortunately, patients who are presenting at the ED with non-urgent conditions are experiencing very long waiting times to be seen.

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