‘National disgrace’ no national intestinal specialist unit

Mum of two Elaine-Sarah Comerford is one of a number of people with intestinal failure whose lives are at an increased risk because of a lack of specialist care.

Elaine-Sarah, 32, a goldsmith from Waterford, spent 26 weeks in hospital last year, and each time she was admitted through the emergency department (ED).

“There are no specialists in Waterford, so I have to fight to be heard every time I go the ED,” she said.