Almost 5,000 bed days lost at UHG so far this year

Almost 5,000 bed days have been lost at University Hospital Galway so far this year, due to delayed discharges.

Bed days are lost when a patient is ready to leave inpatient care but is still occupying a HSE funded bed.

The matter was raised by Councillor John Connolly at yesterday's Health Forum West.

Councillor Connolly explains the impact it's having on the hospital.