Midlands hospital issues public warning over patient surge as pressure mounts
The management at Mullingar Hospital is asking patients with non-emergency conditions, where possible, to seek assistance from other parts of the health service.
Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar is experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission at this time.
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.
The hospital said if any people require urgent medical attention out of hours, they can visit here
Management said ‘unfortunately patients who are presenting at the ED with non-urgent conditions are experiencing very long waiting times to be seen’.
A spokesperson said, "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.
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"Staff and management in Regional Hospital Mullingar apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their support and understanding."