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The HSE is asking people to consider all options before going to a hospital Emergency Department.

[Mr McCallion told Newstalk Breakfast ](https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/highlights-from-newstalk-breakfast)there are several factors to this. "We know this is going to be a difficult period, as the flu is still to hit its peak, and that's the reason we're making that plea to people". "We're still encouraging people to come forward - a wide range of options [are] available," he added. "It's not too late for people still to be vaccinated," he said. "These are things like using the private hospitals, additional sessions being run by GPs, and also then in terms of prioritising the urgent and emergency work," he said. "What we're experiencing at the moment are particularly high levels of respiratory illness in terms of COVID, flu and RSV," he said.

MIDOC was provider of an urgent GP service to patients in counties Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath. HSE Midlands Louth Meath Community Healthcare says it ...

He said that last week he had received a "clarification that this vital service will continue and there is no fear of it being discontinued into the future". "Given that only 10 per cent of MIDOC’s funding requirement is delivered from non-HSE sources and to avoid trading in an insolvent or reckless manner, the board of directors of MIDOC GP CLG have made the unanimous decision to cease trading effective from 31 December 2022." The HSE will continue to communicate and engage with all relevant stakeholders to ensure they are fully appraised of and consulted on any future developments.

The HSE has provided another update on the status of the out of hours GP service - MIDOC - in Laois.

“The HSE will provide ongoing updates as we support the GPs and members of the public due to the untimely departure of MIDOC GP CLG.” They said: “The Midoc Out of Hours Service is a HSE run service from HSE premises – MIDOC GP CLG covers Tullamore, Portlaoise, Longford and Mullingar. The HSE has provided another update on the status of the out of hours GP service – MIDOC – in Laois.

The future of the service was thrown in to doubt over the Christmas period after the HSE announced the MIDOC group was to cease trading.

The HSE is urging people needing medical care to look at other options before going to a hospital Emergency Department.

We are experiencing a large volume of calls at this time and ask that you please be patient as we deal with the most serious injuries and illnesses first. [#PSA]We are appealing to the public, where possible, to avoid our emergency department (ED). Hospital services are under extreme pressure due to very high numbers of presentations at the ED.

The public are being urged to 'consider all option' like injury units, pharmacies and GPs before attending emergency Departments. HSE Chief of Operations, ...

Emergency Department at UHL is exceptionally busy and patients are experiencing very long waits. We apologise to patients experiencing long waits. "We don't believe we're at the peak of it at the moment."

The substantially busy time is down to an "unprecedented combination of very high levels of flu, Covid-19, and other respiratory illnesses in the community"

- Wheezing - Cough and sometimes croup (a barking cough caused by inflammation of the upper airways) - Fever However, people who are in need of emergency care continue to be encouraged to go to the Emergency Department. Cases of Covid and the flu are on the rise once again in Ireland as community transmission continues to increase. As a result, people across Ireland who are in need of medical care are being asked to consider other options before attending a hospital emergency department.

It's the latest in a series of appeals made by hospitals across the country as they see packed EDs and hundreds of patients waiting on chairs and trolleys ...

These services have emergency responses in place for patients presenting with respiratory and other urgent health issues.” The public is reminded that South Doc is also an option for those seeking medical attention outside of working hours. The Local Injury Unit at Bantry General Hospital operates between 8 am and 7.30 pm and the Local Injury Unit in Mallow General Hospital is open from 8 am to 8 pm. Chief Operations Officer, Damien McCallion said: “As expected, Emergency Departments are becoming extremely busy due to the unprecedented combination of very high levels of flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses in the community. [as they are "exceptionally busy.](https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/cuh-tell-people-not-go-25858184)" Over the weekend, the Mercy Hospital [introduced visiting restrictions](https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/both-corks-main-hospitals-now-25870156) following a spike in the number of patients presenting at the hospital with flu. The HSE are appealing to the public to consider "all other options" before going to a hospital's Emergency Department as they experience severe overcrowding.

Uncertainty continues to surround the future of the GP out of hours service in Offaly this week amid conflicting statements from the HSE and local ...

Deputy Cowen issued a statement on December 30 which stated that “extensive discussions” between the HSE, local GP’s and the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) “have ensured that the current out of hours GP service will continue as normal.” The statement, issued earlier today (Tuesday), describes the plans which have been put in place as “an interim solution” and reiterates that the HSE is working to ensure that the interim solution “will be extended to facilitate discussions on a long-term solution.” The latest statement issued by the HSE makes it clear that they are continuing to engage with a third party agency to ensure that “appropriate cover” remains in place to continue the service, known as MIDOC, until January 15 next.

Gardaí in Waterford are encouraging people to be cautious when they receive any texts alleging to be from the HSE. According to the Gardaí there are a few ...

If in doubt about the validity, contact the HSE directly for clarification.” “Do not give your bank card or bank account details. “The HSE do not look for payment.

An Bord Pleanála last week granted planning permission to operate a medically supervised injecting facility for an 18-month trial period.

Reacting, Ms Byrne said: “The decision is the start of a new chapter in how Ireland treats those in our society who are struggling with drug addiction. "The HSE looks forward to working with MQI to progress this important initiative in line with Government policy.” In a statement, the HSE welcomed the decision: "The establishment of a medically-supervised injecting facility in the area of Dublin city centre will undoubtedly save lives and facilitate more people accessing a healthcare intervention. We look forward to seeing the MSIF in operation and will work with the community as we move forward.” The board’s inspection report said there was “no doubt” as to the extent and seriousness of the drug-related antisocial behaviour and public injecting experienced by the local school and the community. The decision is the latest twist in a long-running battle to open the centre, which has been government policy since December 2015.

Thirty three were waiting for a bed in the Emergency Department of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda this morning according to the Irish Nurses & Midwi ...

"Our members are extremely disillusioned by the current set of circumstances they are working in. The public need to know exactly what type of care they can expect over the next six weeks.” "The appeal comes as Covid-19 and influenza cases continue to increase rapidly.

How taxpayers' money was spent buying personal protective equipment (PPE) and ventilators must form part of the Government's planned inquiry into the ...

The HSE should put their hands up and say these are the mistakes that were made and these were the reasons why.” “There has to be maximum transparency. “At the end of the day this is taxpayers’ money and it is really important that there is full transparency,” he said.

Over 931 patients are without beds in Irish hospitals today – the highest number since records began in 2006.

In the last week of reporting, up to 24 December, flu cases increased by 100% from 1174 to 2,329. We’ve been advising our junior doctors to just, as best you can, practice the best type of medicine that you can under the circumstances. “Where these procedures are activated, non-critical patients are diverted to the closest alternative appropriate hospital. Typically, in an average season, we reckon that influenza affects about 15% of the population in any given season. A list of these units can be found on the It was announced last week that the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has It’s very difficult, particularly for patients. Our members are treating patients in inhumane and often unsafe conditions.” Asking people to return to mask-wearing in busy congregated settings is a simple measure. Nearly 1,500 people are in hospitals with these viruses today. So there’s a far greater susceptible population for influenza. Just telling people to avoid hospitals is not a plan or indeed safe.

Overcrowding in hospitals is “likely to get worse” according to health minister Stephen Donnelly. The HSE has urged people to consider all other options ...

“Just telling people to avoid hospitals is not a plan or indeed safe. They don’t believe that the flu wave has peaked,” said Minister Donnelly. “Unfortunately, we’re still dealing with the worst crisis in 100 years, together with what has been a very severe wave of RSV, together with what is an early and very severe wave of the flu. He admitted there is a “permanent deficit” in capacity of the public health system. Speaking at Beaumont Hospital, he said the overcrowding surge is due to a “perfect storm” of Covid, RSV and a “very severe wave” of the flu. Minister Donnelly said there has been “unprecedented” investment in the health service in recent years.

It may sound like a satirical comedy but, after Cianan Brennan's revelations, it's time for a proper enquiry into the episode.

In University Hospital Limerick, all out-patient appointments have been cancelled for today, January 3. This follows yesterday, when precedented numbers ...

Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny had 23. In University Hospital Limerick, all out-patient appointments have been cancelled for today, January 3. A national appeal has been launched by the HSE to keep Emergency Department numbers down.