Non-urgent patients encouraged to attend Mullingar Minor Injury Unit

Mullingar regional hospital is advising patients with non-serious injuries to attend the Minor Injury Unit.

The hospital is currently in escalation and dealing with a high number of patients.

Anyone over the age of 16 with injuries such as broken bones, cuts, or sprains, can attend the Injury Unit in Ballinderry

The hospital have advised that anyone who presents to the Emergency Department requiring urgent care will be prioritised