The organisations want to warn the public that there may be some disruption to HSE services across Cork and Kerry tomorrow due to the storm.
The Red Weather warning for the area is expected to have passed after 8am on Friday, the group expect that members of the public will be delayed in reaching appointments.
They reiterated the importance that no one should travel during the Red Weather warning.
Their staff are expecting and will fully understand that people will be delayed reaching appointments.
Their priority remains the safety of the public and of their staff.
Ambulance services:
The National Ambulance Service will as always prioritise emergency calls during this weather event but is urging the general public to think carefully before calling. The response to emergency calls may be hindered by road conditions and the number of emergency calls at any particular time. Personnel will do their utmost to reach those in greatest need of our emergency services.
Hospital services:
The South/South West Hospital Group (S/SWHG) is advising that at this point, no elective inpatient or outpatient appointments or procedures have been cancelled. However, no member of the public should travel during the Red Weather warning. Staff are expecting that people may arrive late for appointments tomorrow and are prepared for this.
Covid-19 vaccinations and testing:
All scheduled Covid-19 vaccination centres and testing centres in Cork and Kerry will be opened once the Red Weather warning has passed.
Again, the public are asked not to travel during the Red Weather event. Staff will be aware that members of the public may be delayed attending appointments.
Community services:
Day services (eg for older people, in disability services and in mental health services) will open after the Red Weather warning has passed.
Appointments at health centres and primary care centres are going ahead after the Red Weather warning. However, the public should not travel to appointments until the Red Weather warning has passed.
If you have any questions, please contact the team or office which made your appointment or who you usually contact.
The organisations would like to reassure the public that detailed contingency plans are in place to ensure the continuity of services at such critical times.
