22 patients on trolleys in Sligo University Hospital

According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) trolley watch figures for August 16, 2021 there are currently 22 patients waiting on trolleys at Sligo University Hospital.

This is the fourth highest figure for hospitals around the country.

The majority of patients on trolleys in Sligo University Hospital are in the Emergency Department where 16 are awaiting beds. A further 6 patients are on trolleys in other wards.

The situation is much better in Cavan General Hospital where only two patients are recorded on trolleys in the Emergency Department.