Sligo University Hospital opens new 26-bed ward

Sligo University Hospital is delighted to announce the opening of the Medical Offsite Ward, a new 26-bed ward comprising of six four-bed rooms and two single en-suite rooms, located at St John’s Community Hospital, Sligo.

This new development is an extension of Sligo University Hospital and will provide additional bed capacity, improved accommodation for patients and will ease patient flow from the Emergency Department and throughout the hospital, while meeting the required national standards and delivering enhanced quality care to patients.

The additional beds was part of the capital funding from the HSE 2024 Capital Plan, costing in excess of €2.5m for the design, build and equipping of the ward. 

The medical offsite ward which is a specialised facility will provide structured medical support to patients who meet the criteria for the ward and will continue to benefit from medical supervision and therapeutic support, provided by a full team of health and social care professionals in a calm environment. It is suitable for patients who would benefit from an additional few days under the care of hospital staff.

Grainne McCann, Hospital Manager, stated, "This new development is a welcome addition to the hospital, allowing us to expand our inpatient care in a new contemporary ward designed to provide personalised, compassionate care to support our patients' medical needs and recovery during their inpatient stay."

Patient, Elizabeth Fallon, said, “When I came to the new medical ward, I was flabbergasted with the space and facilities. Everybody here is fantastic and the atmosphere is great.  Everyone was very welcoming and cheerful on my arrival to the ward. The physios are fantastic.  Last night was the first night I got a good sleep.  My son who came into see me was also amazed with the new environment.”