The Emergency Department in Wexford General Hospital is temporarily closed.
If you have any concerns, ring the helpline on 053 915 3012.
The following temporary units have been set up in the Emergency Department building:
- Acute Medical Assessment Unit
- Minor Injury Unit
- Paediatric Assessment Unit
In an emergency, go to another emergency department near you.
Find your nearest emergency department
Minor Injury Unit
The unit is open every day from 8am to 10pm.
It treats:
- injuries to limbs
- broken bones
- minor head injuries
- sprains
- bruises
- wounds
Phone 053 915 3313 or 087 911 9057 for an appointment.
Paediatric Assessment Unit
The unit is open every day from 8am to 10pm.
It treats children under 16 for:
- sprains, strains or broken bones
- minor burns or scalds
- small cuts or injuries
- mild asthma
- fever
- sore throat
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
It will also treat children under 8 with abdominal pain.
You will need a GP referral. Or phone 086 104 1628 for an appointment.
In an emergency, go to another emergency department near you.
Find your nearest emergency department
Acute Medical Assessment Unit
The unit is open every day from 8.30am to 7pm.
It treats conditions such as heart failure, chest pain and chest infections, headaches, seizures, collapses and more.
You will need a GP referral and must be over 16.
Scheduled and elective surgeries
All scheduled and elective surgeries have been cancelled or moved to Ely Hospital. We will phone or write to you if this affects you.
Minor operations and endoscopy services have been moved to Ely Hospital.
Time-critical surgeries and emergency surgeries are being done in private hospitals.
Maternity care services
Up to 20 weeks pregnant
Advice is available from the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit.
Phone 053 915 3005 or 053 915 3106
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
The Minor Injury Unit cannot assess early pregnancy or maternity related concerns.
In an emergency, go to another emergency department near you.
Find your nearest emergency department
More than 20 weeks pregnant
If you are over 20 weeks pregnant, you can access the maternity services in Wexford General Hospital.
Phone 053 915 3368 at any time.
You can access the maternity delivery suite through the Herbert Amon Unit.
After the birth
You can attend the Herbert Amon Unit up to 42 days after giving birth.
Phone 053 915 3368 before attending.
