Kilkenny people urged to 'consider all options' before presenting at Emergency Department
With the August Bank Holiday Weekend looming large, HSE services across the South-East are asking people to consider all care options before presenting at Emergency Departments (EDs).
When there is a large volume of ED attendances, patients are prioritised in terms of clinical need and wait times for non-urgent care can be lengthy.
Chief Officer of HSE/South East Community Healthcare Grace Rothwell says that people across counties Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford can help HSE staff at a busy time such as this August Bank Holiday Weekend by remembering to consider all the options for non-emergency care – such as Injury Units, Out of Hours GP (Caredoc) and pharmacies before attending an ED.
“Our partners in Caredoc out of hours GP co-operative are open 24 hours on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. Caredoc can be contacted on (0818) 300 365 or (059) 913 8100," she said.
“The HSE wishes everyone a safe and healthy August Bank Holiday Weekend.”