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Local health services remind public of care options this Bank Holiday

Plans are in place across hospital and community services to ensure patients can access the care they need in the right setting.

Oct 27, 2025 08:52

New provider secured for Longford out of hours GP service

It's been confirmed that Caredoc will take over the operations of the former Longford MIDOC based in St Joseph's from today.

Aug 28, 2023 07:42

Midlands GPs urged to agree on new Midoc provider

The service ceased on the 31st of January this year.

Apr 20, 2023 17:24

Call for establishment of a Longford Minor Injury Unit

Minor Injury Units treat patients with injuries such as broken bones, cuts, or sprains without the need for an Emergency Room visit.

Apr 20, 2023 13:07

HSE handling of MIDOC controversy debated at Regional Health Forum

The controversy over the out-of -hours GP service for the midlands caused widespread public concern over the Christmas period

Feb 22, 2023 16:31

Longford out of hours GP service will continue while new operator selected confirms local TD

Longford-Westmeath Deputy, Joe Flaherty, says that he has received assurances that the Longford service will continue to operate and a review is in progress to appoint a new provider.

Jan 16, 2023 17:38

Longford Councillor believes people still concerned about future of Out of Hours GP

Councillor Peggy Nolan says that while people are able to access the service locally she is concerned that this is only due to the goodwill of local doctors.

Jan 12, 2023 17:29

Longford's MIDOC service to continue as normal under new name

The HSE said they are in the process of seeking an alternative provider.

Dec 30, 2022 08:44

MIDOC GP Out of Hours closure will not affect Athlone Services

This information is according to a HSE statement

Dec 29, 2022 10:41

HSE confirms that MIDOC is to cease trading as they search for an alternative provider

In addition the HSE is in the process of seeking an alternative provider which we hope to have in place in the coming month

Dec 25, 2022 08:28

Longford councillor condemns plans for MIDOC service

The MIDOC Out of Hours GP service is for patients who need urgent medical attention that cannot wait to be seen by their usual GP

Dec 24, 2022 18:08

Patients warned of continued delays in Shannonside hospitals

All elective inpatient and day case procedures are being cancelled in Roscommon, Galway and Sligo hospitals

May 20, 2021 09:26

A Christmas service for Midoc is in operation for out-of-hour calls with limited opening hours

The HSE is asking the public to be aware that they may experience delays if they are trying to access the Midoc service this year.

Dec 24, 2020 11:43

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