Last month the worst-ever April for hospital overcrowding

The INMO says 10,229 admitted patients were forced to wait without hospital beds in April 2019.

Wed, 01 May, 2019 - 08:09

Digital Desk staff

Last month was the worst April on record for hospital overcrowding according to figures released this morning from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO).

The INMO says 10,229 admitted patients were forced to wait without hospital beds in April 2019.

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