Update On Healthcare In The Wake Of Storm Ophelia
Some elective surgeries will be cancelled today due to to the fallout from the storm
Outpatient appointments at acute hospitals in the South/South West Hospital group will be fully provided today with a small number of exceptions.
Some elective surgeries will be cancelled today due to to the fallout from the storm and those affected will be contacted directly by the hospitals but the HSE says urgent procedures will be protected and these cases will be prioritised.
The National Ambulance Service responding to emergency calls right throughout the day yesterday with road access in some areas described as challenging, and these challenges will continue in the hours ahead.
In relation to community care the home help service has been fully restored today and a number of essential public health nursing calls will be done early this morning
Community healthcare facilities opened in the last hour and the HSE says community services across today are dependent on safe road access, along with access to electricity and other utilities.
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