Portlaoise hospital issues urgent message 

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission at this time.

Where possible, the management at the Hospital is asking patients with non-emergency conditions to seek assistance from other parts of the health service such as their local Pharmacist, GP, or a GP out of hours service.

If you require urgent medical attention out of hours, you can visit https://www2.hse.ie/services/find-a-gp-out-of-hours/ Unfortunately, patients who are presenting at the ED with non-urgent conditions are experiencing very long waiting times to be seen.

Any patient who needs emergency hospital care will be seen and the Hospital would urge such patients not to delay attending the ED. Do not delay in seeking medical attention if you suspect you are having a heart attack or stroke, please dial 999 or 112 in an emergency.

Staff and management in Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their support and understanding.