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26 patients waiting on trolleys in UHK

May 21, 2024 13:14 By radiokerrynews
26 patients waiting on trolleys in UHK
Trolleys in a hospital corridor
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There are 26 patients waiting on trolleys in University Hospital Kerry.

That’s according to figures provided by the Irish Nurses and Midwives’ Organisation.

20 patients are on trolleys in UHK's emergency department, while a further six are waiting on trolleys in wards.

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Nationally today, there are 571 people awaiting beds.

University Hospital Limerick is the worst affected with 111 people on trolleys, followed by Cork University Hospital with 64.

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