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04 Apr 2026

Use of hydrotherapy pool in Our Lady's Hospital, Manorhamilton

HSE response on Our Lady's Hospital is criticised

Our Lady's Hospital, Manorhamilton

“The hydro pool in Our Lady's Hospital in Manorhamilton has been giving great relief to people who suffer from arthritis and people all over the North West avail of its service,” said Cllr Felim Gurn at the recent HSE North West Forum meeting.

However, Cllr Gurn asked the HSE what about other people who need to use the facility, do they have to get their GP to recommend them to get physio and hydro pool use?

Ann Cosgrove, Chief Operations Officer, Saolta University Health Care Group, said in reply, “Patients are referred for hydrotherapy in Our Lady's by the Consultant Rheumatologist referral pathway. The pool is currently used to full capacity.”

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