Cork University Hospital is urging people to contact their GP first before attending its emergency department.
In a statement released last night CUH say they are currently exceptionally busy, and that the increasing number of patients attending the emergency department is putting significant pressure on the hospital.
The statement has urged people to contact their GP first if their needs are not urgent, and to explore other options including Marcy Urgent Care Centre and the Local Injuries Units in Bantry and Mallow.
The statement in full from CUH reads:
Cork University Hospital (CUH) is currently exceptionally busy and due to this increased level of activity, it is regrettable that some patients may experience delays in the Emergency Department.
The increase in attendance is due to the large number of very ill medical patients requiring admission, and the increasing number of patients attending the Emergency Department is currently putting significant pressure on the hospital.
Patient care is paramount in CUH and this situation is being treated as a priority by Hospital Management who have taken steps to address this issue.
Hospital management have requested that, where appropriate, the public contact their GP in the first instance, and explore all other options available to them, including the Mercy Urgent Care Centre and the Local Injuries Units in Bantry and Mallow, prior to attending the Emergency Department if their needs are not urgent.
General Practitioner / South Doc
Mercy Urgent Care Centre, St. Mary’s Health Campus, Gurranabraher, Cork
Opening hrs. 8:00am to 6.00pm
TelephoneTelephone - 021-4926900
Local Injuries Unit Bantry General Hospital:
Opening hrs. 8:00am to 7:30pm.
Telephone 027 50133
Local Injuries Unit, Mallow: General Hospital.
Opening hrs. 8:00am to 7:00 pm.
Telephone 022 – 58506.
Hospital Management wishes to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all staff during this very busy time and thank the public for their co-operation and support.
