Mayo health services continue to be disrupted by Storm Éowyn

THE HSE has said health services in Mayo continue to be impacted by the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.

Many primary care, public health and disability day services are not operating across the region as many areas of Mayo continue to remain without power and water with interruptions in telecommunications networks.

The HSE said that, where possible, their teams will make contact directly with those who use their day services to advise them of disruptions. All appointments will be rescheduled as soon as possible.

“Within our hospital services, appointments are going ahead as planned, however, the Emergency Departments are extremely busy and we are committed to treating everyone who presents at our EDs but we do so strictly in order of medical priority,” said a HSE spokesperson.

“We continue to request also that people only attend the Emergency Department if it is an emergency situation. The Roscommon Injury Unit is also open from 8 am to 8 pm to treat a range of injuries in both adults and children over five years of age.”

Bed capacity in hospitals has also been affected by delayed discharges due to poor travel conditions in the aftermath of the adverse weather conditions.

“Currently all available beds in the hospital are in use and every effort is being made to safely discharge patients who are ready to go home so that beds will become available for patients who need to be admitted, at the earliest opportunity.”

People have also been advised to check on older or vulnerable neighbours who may be affected by loss of electricity or water at this time.