Staff shortages force cut in physiotherapy sessions for National Rehabilitation Hospital patients

A spokesperson for the NRH said the hospital was facing a staffing 'challenge', but that every effort was being made to reduce the impact on patient care. Picture: Billy Higgins

The National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) has been forced to reduce the number of physiotherapy sessions it can offer patients due to staffing shortages.

There are currently five vacant posts for physiotherapists and two for social workers at the hospital.