A Sligo Leitrim TD is this morning on calling on the Department of Health to ensure that when the 42-bed ward is complete at Sligo University Hospital is completed, there will be funding immediately available to fit out of an oncology unit.

Deputy Eamon Scanlon says the planned oncology day unity represents a 'major opportunity' to expand capacity at the Hospital.

The 42-bed ward currently undergoing construction vacant space beneath the news building that has specifically earmarked for a future day-care oncology unit.

The Sligo TD says this afford the HSE an opportunity to expand capacity, improve patient experience, and deliver safer, more timely care for cancer patients.

Deputy Scanlon said not having the funding ready would be 'a missed opportunity.

A Sligo Leitrim TD is this morning on calling on the Department of Health to ensure that when the 42-bed ward is complete at Sligo University Hospital is completed, there will be funding immediately available to fit out of an oncology unit.
Deputy Eamon Scanlon says the planned oncology day unity represents a 'major opportunity' to expand capacity at the Hospital.
The 42-bed ward currently undergoing construction vacant space beneath the news building that has specifically earmarked for a future day-care oncology unit.
The Sligo TD says this afford the HSE an opportunity to expand capacity, improve patient experience, and deliver safer, more timely care for cancer patients.
Deputy Scanlon said not having the funding ready would be 'a missed opportunity.

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