A Sligo Councillor who had previously expressed concern over the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service in the North West says recent correspondence has confirmed that such a service will be introduced locally, however the location where it will be based has yet to be decided.

 

It was recently announced that Sligo Airport is under consideration along with other sites in the west northwest as a base for the proposed North-West Helicopter Emergency Medical Service.

 

The service will cater for Sligo, Donegal, and Leitrim and will supplement existing Coast Guard capabilities, with more specialised critical care for patients in rural areas.

 

At the recent Regional Health Forum West Northwest, Cllr Edel McSharry sought information on the service model, site selection, and coverage.

 

The Fianna Fail Councillor says while she is satisfied that the service will be introduced locally there is no confirmation yet that it will be based in Sligo.

A Sligo Councillor who had previously expressed concern over the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service in the North West says recent correspondence has confirmed that such a service will be introduced locally, however the location where it will be based has yet to be decided.
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It was recently announced that Sligo Airport is under consideration along with other sites in the west northwest as a base for the proposed North-West Helicopter Emergency Medical Service.
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The service will cater for Sligo, Donegal, and Leitrim and will supplement existing Coast Guard capabilities, with more specialised critical care for patients in rural areas.
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At the recent Regional Health Forum West Northwest, Cllr Edel McSharry sought information on the service model, site selection, and coverage.
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The Fianna Fail Councillor says while she is satisfied that the service will be introduced locally there is no confirmation yet that it will be based in Sligo.

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