The Injury Unit at Nenagh Hospital will be closed all day today due to continued impact on staffing arising from unexpected leave.
The service was disrupted last week due to staff on sick leave.
UL Hospitals Group is advising people requiring treatment for minor injuries this Wednesday to attend the Injury Units at St John’s Hospital in Limerick, or Ennis Hospital.
Patients needing care can also avail of the Minor Injury Unit in Cashel at the former Our Lady’s hospital. Contact number is 062 70400.
Management at UL Hospital Groups have apologised to patients inconvenienced by this temporary closure tomorrow saying the decision has been taken to ensure patient safety.
No other services at the hospital are affected by this decision.
Hospital management are also urging people with minor injuries not to attend the Emergency Department at UHLimerick at this time.
The Injury Unit in St John’s Hospital, Limerick, is open seven days, 8am-7pm, and can be contacted on 061-462303.
The Ennis Hospital unit is open 8am-8pm and can be contacted on 065-6863121.
