UHL urges public to avoid emergency department as 350 people attend in one day

Hospital warns of severe pressure on its emergency department and asks the public to seek alternative care for non-urgent needs

350 people showed up to UHL' ED in 24 hours. Picture: Dan Linehan.

The public has been urged to use “available alternatives” where possible after 350 people attended University Hospital Limerick’s (UHL) emergency department in 24 hours.

The hospital said that around half arrived at the ED without a GP referral, with hospital bosses urging the public not to attend before seeking other alternatives first.