Hospice at centre of probe close to accepting patients

THE Galway Hospice, which was at the centre of a medical errors investigation, has moved closer to accepting new patients.

It has agreed with the Western Health Board to hire a locum (temporary) consultant to begin referrals to its 12-bed in-patient unit.

“We are looking at candidates in Australia and the UK, and the health board are assisting us. But we may have to headhunt somebody,” said Galway Hospice chairman Dr Richard Joyce.