World Suicide Prevention Day: Start the Conversation
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 […]
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
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 […]
Medical Questions or Concerns
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 […]
Cervical Cancer Screening
Who should have cervical screening Women and anyone with a cervix between the age of 25 and 65 should go for a cervical screening test when it’s due. How often we invite you to screening The number of years between your screening tests changes depending on your age. Age 25 to 29 You are […]
RSV – a common virus that causes respiratory infection in both children & Adults
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that causes respiratory infection in children and adults. The risk of severe infection is highest in the youngest infants, especially those born during the RSV season. Among babies in Ireland, each winter: 1 in 2 gets RSV – many need medical care from their GP or an […]
Blood Donations
Blood supplies are critically low (between 2-6 days of all blood types). #giveblood #GiveBloodIreland If you are in a position to donate, or would like to learn more,please visit the Irish Blood Transfusion Service Website here: https://www.giveblood.ie/
This October, we think pink as we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🩷
This October, we think pink as we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🩷 If you have any concerns, please call the surgery to make an appointment to discuss. #breastcancerawarenessmonth
Measles vaccination recommendation before travel for infants aged 6-12 months
It is recommended that all infants aged 6-11 months should receive an MMR vaccine before travelling abroad (ideally at least 2 weeks before travel). As measles is circulating widely globally, this recommendation applies to all travel abroad. This is based on the NIAC recommendation* that infants aged six months to less than 12 months of […]
Useful information for common illnesses
Common illnesses Did you know that a lot of everyday illnesses like colds, coughs or sore throats need an antibiotic? Find out how you can treat them at home and when to get help by visiting the HSE site https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/common-illnesses/