Regional Hospital Mullingar issue statement on lengthy delays in admissions

The difficulties posed by winter viruses, including flu and Covid-19, continue to cause difficulty in healthcare settings as Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar is again warning about lengthy delays in admissions.

Regional Hospital Mullingar is experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission at this time.

A statement from the HSE asks those attending to consider if it is the appropriate setting: ““Where possible, the management at Mullingar Hospital is asking patients with non-emergency conditions to seek assistance from other parts of the health service such as their local Pharmacist, GP, or a GP out of hours service.

“If you require urgent medical attention out of hours, you can visit https://www2.hse.ie/services/find-a-gp-out-of-hours/”

The statement continued: “Unfortunately, patients who are presenting at the ED with non-urgent conditions are experiencing very long waiting times to be seen. Any patient who needs emergency hospital care will be seen and Regional Hospital Mullingar would urge such patients not to delay attending the ED.

“Do not delay in seeking medical attention if you suspect you are having a heart attack or stroke, please dial 999 or 112 in an emergency.”

The difficulties at the hospital are also affecting visitation: “Please note that visiting restrictions are currently in place in Regional Hospital Mullingar due to high numbers of respiratory infections circulating in the community. Please visit https://www2.hse.ie/services/hospitals/regional-hospital-mullingar/ for further information.”

The statement concluded by saying: “Staff and management in Regional Hospital Mullingar apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their support and understanding.”