Overcrowding at Psychiatry Unit of Waterford hospital 'an affront to patients', say nurses

A protest has taken place at University Hospital Waterford highlighting overcrowding at the Acute Psychiatry Unit.

Overcrowding at Psychiatry Unit of Waterford hospital 'an affront to patients', say nurses
Fri, 08 Nov, 2019 - 15:31
Digital Desk staff

A protest has taken place at University Hospital Waterford highlighting overcrowding at the Acute Psychiatry Unit.

The Psychiatric Nurses Association say levels of overcrowding have reached unprecedented levels.

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