Another year, and the crumbling state of Irish A&E facilities is already hitting headlines.
Cork University Hospital is now asking people to avoid attending its emergency department if at all possible, due to what it calls a ‘spike’ in demand.
A statement released by the hospital read: “We are working in close cooperation with our sister hospital, Mercy University Hospital, to manage the surge in demand.
“If at all possible we are asking the public to avail of alternatives if appropriate. These would include SouthDoc or the Urgent Care Centre in Gurranabraher.
“As always, we are grateful for the support of the public at this challenging time.”
