Galway Bay FM News Archives
UHG OUTPATIENT WAITING LIST BRANDED UNACCEPTABLE BY HEALTH FORUM CHAIRMAN
Date Published: 28-Nov-2012
The HSE West has admitted that the outpatient waiting list at Galway University Hospitals is a major challenge and will be a primary focus in 2013.
Over 41 thousand patients are on waiting lists for an outpatient appointment, with half of these waiting longer than a year.
A meeting of the regional health forum west heard that GUH is treating over 4 thousand outpatients a week.
Director designate of the Galway Roscommon hospital group Bill Maher told the meeting that despite this high output new patients are constantly being added to the list.
He added that key actions were being implemented and hospital staff are working closely with the special delivery unit to reduce waiting times for appointments.
Chairman of the HSE West regional forum, Padraig Conneely says the current number of outpatients is ‘unacceptable’.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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