Portlaoise hospital imposes restrictions due to high number of flu and Covid-19 cases

The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has introduced visiting restrictions due to a high number of patients with respiratory viral illness including flu and Covid-19. 

The hospital said the restrictions are being introduced immediately to reduce the spread of infection. 

"These restrictions include only one visitor allowed per patient during visiting hours. These measures will be kept under review. Certain exceptions will be made by contacting ward staff in advance. For up-to-date guidelines on visiting patients, please visit: https://www2.hse.ie/services/disruptions/," said hospital management. 

 "The Hospital would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their understanding and consideration.

"Where possible, the management at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is asking patients with non-emergency conditions to seek assistance from other parts of the health service.

"There are a range of care pathways available to patients who do not need emergency care including:  Visit your pharmacy for advice on common minor illnesses. Find out more here https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/2/pharmacy/"If you urgently need to see a GP outside of normal hours, contact your local GP Out of Hours service, details below
 
Out of Hours Urgent GP Services
MIDOC is an appointment only GP service located in the Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath areas. This service is for patients who need urgent medical attention that cannot wait to be seen by their usual GP.  Telephone 1800 302 702 or go to GP Out of Hours service: GP out-of-hours service - HSE.ie for more information.
 
MIDOC’s arrangements for Christmas 2024 are as follows:
 
·        From 6pm Friday 27th December to 8am Monday 30th December 2024
·        From 6pm Monday 30th December to 8am Tuesday 31st December 2024
·        From 6pm Tuesday 31st December 2024- 8am Thursday 2nd January 2025
 
An Injury Unit can treat a wide range of injuries such as broken bones, dislocations, sprains and strains, minor burns and scalds for all patients. All units have access to x-ray and basic diagnostic services. For more information see www.hse.ie/injuryunits
 
Regional Hospital Mullingar Injury Unit
Charter Medical Private Hospital, Ballinderry, Mullingar, Westmeath, N91 FE40
Opening Hours:
·         Monday 23rd December                     08:00 – 19:30
·         Tuesday 24th (Christmas Eve)           08:00 – 19:30
·         Wednesday 25th (Christmas Day)     Closed
·         Thursday 26th (St. Stephen’s Day)    Closed
·         Friday 27th December                        08:00 – 19:30
·         Saturday 28th December                    10:00 – 17:30
·         Sunday 29th December                      10:00 – 17:30
·         Monday 30th December                     08:00 – 19:30
·         Tuesday 31st (New Years Eve)         08:00 – 19:30
·         Wednesday 1st January (New Years Day)    Closed
·         Thursday 2nd January                        08:00 – 19:30
·         Friday 3rd January                              08:00 – 19:30
·         Saturday 4th January                         10:00 – 17:30
·         Sunday 5th January                            10:00 – 17:30
Service Available To: Age 16 and older
Phone: 044 938 5331
 
Naas Hospital Injury Unit
Naas Hospital Injury Unit serves the populations of Kildare and West Wicklow and is located at Vista Primary Care Centre, Ballymore Eustace Road, Naas, Kildare, W91 X38W
Open Monday to Sunday 10am to 8pm. Service available to age 16 and older
Please note that Naas Hospital Injury Unit will be closed on December 25th 2024
Phone: 045 872 135
 
Nenagh Injury Unit
Nenagh Hospital, Tyone, Nenagh, Tipperary, E45 PT86
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm
Service Available To: This injury unit is for anyone age 5 and older
Phone: 067 423 11
 
Roscommon Injury Unit
Roscommon University Hospital, Athlone Road, Roscommon, F42 AX61
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm
Service Available To: Adults and children aged 5 and older
Phone: 090 663 2212
 
Emergency Departments treat seriously ill patients. Visit an ED or call 999 or 112 if someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. Those with less severe injuries and symptoms will have to wait to be seen in the Emergency Department.
 
Information on how to manage common illness and advice on when to get emergency help is also available at https://www2.hse.ie/living-well/ and https://www2.hse.ie/my-child/ in relation to children.