 

It's thought that fully utilising Our Lady's Hospital in Manorhamilton could ease the stress on other hospitals in the North West.

 

It comes as around 100 people were without a bed in hospitals across the North West last week.

 

Our Lady's Hospital currently offers outpatient and day services however it is believed that the facility has the capabilities to offer further medical services.

 

Manor MD Councillor and Regional Health Forum member Felim Gurn says it's led to a situation where people who need care in Leitrim are travelling to the Roscommon injury unit:

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It's thought that fully utilising Our Lady's Hospital in Manorhamilton could ease the stress on other hospitals in the North West.
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It comes as around 100 people were without a bed in hospitals across the North West last week.
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Our Lady's Hospital currently offers outpatient and day services however it is believed that the facility has the capabilities to offer further medical services.
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Manor MD Councillor and Regional Health Forum member Felim Gurn says it's led to a situation where people who need care in Leitrim are travelling to the Roscommon injury unit:

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