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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]