Disruptions to services on November 12

The HSE is preparing for the prospect of significant disruption to many health and social care services on Thursday, 12 November, due to public sector work stoppages and is currently planning for the cancellation of all non-urgent healthcare services across hospitals and community settings. This includes routine hospital procedures, outpatient appointments, community-based services, such as day services, clinics in primary care services and other scheduled care services. HSE administrative services will also be impacted by this work stoppage on 12 November.

Engagement on contingency arrangements where they are essential, is ongoing with health sector unions

Healthcare teams will contact affected patients directly. All appointments will be rescheduled as soon as possible.

Emergency departments, ambulance services (curtailed service) and other critical, time-sensitive healthcare services, such as urgent cancer treatment and dialysis, will continue.

GPs, GP out-of-hours and pharmacists remain available in the community.

Further updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.

The HSE regrets the inconvenience caused to patients and their families and is grateful for people’s patience and understanding during this time.