University Hospital Waterford has thanked volunteers for their donation of supplies for patients.
The Friends of Ardkeen sent in essentials including toiletries and pyjamas for those who come in as emergencies.
UHW tweeted their thanks this morning highlighting teamwork, community spirit and working together.
#teamwork #workingtogether #communityspirit
thank you to the Friends of Ardkeen for their donation @UHW_Waterford great to have a stock of essential items for patients who come in as emergencies. @HSELive @HrSswhg pic.twitter.com/pP5YbIc5LQ— Univ Hosp Waterford (@UHW_Waterford) March 27, 2020
The visiting ban remains in place at all healthcare facilities.
A facility, in place at University Hospital Waterford to allow family members to drop off care packages and essentials to patients, has also been extended to include weekends.
The drop off and collection point for laundry and other essentials has been set up at the front hall of the hospital opposite reception.
It's now open from 12 noon until 2 pm 7 days a week.
People are asked to have all bags labelled with the patient's name, ward and home address.
They are respectfully asked not to leave any bags or personal belongings at reception.
We are now able to offer this service over the weekend same times 12md to 2pm. #workingtogether #FlattenTheCurve @UHW_Waterford @HSELive @HrSswhg @HSE_HR pic.twitter.com/bDYe9KGjuu
— Univ Hosp Waterford (@UHW_Waterford) March 27, 2020
