Start the Conversation     10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year, people and organisations around the world are coming together under the theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”, with a simple but powerful call to action: Start the Conversation. Suicide can be an incredibly difficult subject to talk about.  Fear, stigma, shame […]

Are You Eligible For A Free Flu Vaccine?   Eligible groups for 2026/2027 HSE influenza vaccination programme • All aged 60 years and older • All those aged 18 years and older living in residential care facilities for older people and other long stay facilities where rapid spread is likely to follow the introduction of […]

If you’re turning 70, don’t forget to apply for your Over 70s card.  You can apply via the link below. https://www2.hse.ie/services/schemes-allowances/gp-visit-cards/over-70s/ or you can download the form from our website https://ballincolligdoctor.com/forms/   #thegrovemedicalcentrecork

Fee Changes Dear Patient, We would like to inform you that, due to the continued rise in operating costs, there will be an adjustment to our fees effective from May 11th, 2026. Our fees have remained unchanged since October 2022. During this time, we have absorbed significant increases in the cost of running the practice, […]

From 1 April 2026, the HSE is offering screening to everyone aged between 57 and 71, extending the previous age range of 58-70 by two years. This means we will invite 49,000* people aged 57 and 67,500* people aged 71 over the next two years. Over time, the HSE will expand the screening programme to […]

💚 This International Women’s Day, Sunday March 8th, we want to sincerely thank the incredible women who make our practice what it is. As a medical team made up predominantly of women, we see every day the compassion, professionalism and dedication that goes into caring for our patients and supporting one another. Your skill, empathy […]

Did You Know We Offer These Services In-House for patients and non-patients? Minor Surgery Clinics We carry out minor surgical treatments such as removal of moles, cysts, skin lesions and ingrown toenails in a safe and comfortable setting. No long hospital waits, saving you a trip elsewhere. Joint Injection Clinics Struggling with joint pain or […]

A Quick Reminder About Medical Questions & Appointments To make sure you receive the best and most timely care, we kindly ask that you please do not email medical questions or concerns. Email is not monitored at all times and is not the safest way for us to address personal health matters. If you need […]

📢 Important Update Regarding Appointment Bookings Dear Patients, Starting Monday, March 2nd, we will be taking payment for appointments at the time of booking. This change will help us reduce missed appointments and ensure we can continue providing timely care to all our patients. If there is any extra on the day of your appointment, […]

We’re incredibly proud of our whole team at The Grove Medical Centre for everything achieved in 2025. From delivering over 17,000 appointments and handling more than 36,000 calls — as well as responding to more than 3,000 website requests — to supporting new families, managing long-term conditions, delivering vaccinations, and reviewing thousands of prescriptions, letters […]