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![HSE to hold meeting to discuss GP crisis in Williamstown](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9Ec2NCZVhmNS0yLnBuZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6IjljZTdmN2RkNWYyOGNhMzY1NjAwOGNlZmM2ZDdjMmVjYWUwZjk1YmQifQ==/hse-to-hold-meeting-to-discuss-gp-crisis-in-williamstown.png)
HSE to hold meeting to discuss GP crisis in Williamstown
The HSE is meeting the Williamstown Action Group in Tuam today to discuss their concerns.
May 15, 2024 13:26![Locals advised to check healthcare options over Bank Holiday weekend](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9Ec2NCZVhmNS0yLnBuZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6IjljZTdmN2RkNWYyOGNhMzY1NjAwOGNlZmM2ZDdjMmVjYWUwZjk1YmQifQ==/locals-advised-to-check-healthcare-options-over-bank-holiday-weekend.png)
Locals advised to check healthcare options over Bank Holiday weekend
Parents have also been asked to ensure their children are up to date with the MMR vaccine due to a recent spike in measles cases here.
Apr 1, 2024 13:30![Costs between €50-€70 for a GP appointment in the Shannonside region](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9Ec2NCZVhmNS0yLnBuZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6IjljZTdmN2RkNWYyOGNhMzY1NjAwOGNlZmM2ZDdjMmVjYWUwZjk1YmQifQ==/costs-between-amp-euro-50-amp-euro-70-for-a-gp-appointment-in-the-shannonside-region.png)
Costs between €50-€70 for a GP appointment in the Shannonside region
In a report published by the Irish Independent, Roscommon is the most expensive county in the region to arrange a GP appointment with costs ranging between €55 to €70.
Feb 7, 2024 14:00![Extension of free GP care for children could compromise medical appointments](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9Ec2NCZVhmNS0yLnBuZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6IjljZTdmN2RkNWYyOGNhMzY1NjAwOGNlZmM2ZDdjMmVjYWUwZjk1YmQifQ==/extension-of-free-gp-care-for-children-could-compromise-medical-appointments.png)
Extension of free GP care for children could compromise medical appointments
That's according to a local GP who says the extension of free GP care to children aged six and seven could mean longer waiting times for medical appointments.
Aug 11, 2023 14:44![Local hospitals urge caution ahead of bank holiday weekend](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9oc2Utc3RhZmYucG5nXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjc5NSxcImhlaWdodFwiOjUzMCxcImRlZmF1bHRcIjpcImh0dHBzOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1hZ2VzLnVuc3BsYXNoLmNvbVxcXC9waG90by0xNTg2MzM5OTQ5OTE2LTNlOTQ1N2JlZjZkM1wiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOntcIm91dHB1dFwiOlwid2VicFwifX0iLCJoYXNoIjoiZTZiOTljZmU5YjY2YzkyMGE5ZmIzN2Q5ODUyOGM0MzcyNTdlYzU0YSJ9/local-hospitals-urge-caution-ahead-of-bank-holiday-weekend.png)
Local hospitals urge caution ahead of bank holiday weekend
Saolta has released a statement to remind the public to stay safe this weekend.
Aug 5, 2023 12:21![Local GP urges those affected by elder abuse to reach out for support](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9udXJzaW5naG9tZS5wbmdcIixcIndpZHRoXCI6Nzk1LFwiaGVpZ2h0XCI6NTMwLFwiZGVmYXVsdFwiOlwiaHR0cHM6XFxcL1xcXC9pbWFnZXMudW5zcGxhc2guY29tXFxcL3Bob3RvLTE1ODYzMzk5NDk5MTYtM2U5NDU3YmVmNmQzXCIsXCJvcHRpb25zXCI6e1wib3V0cHV0XCI6XCJ3ZWJwXCJ9fSIsImhhc2giOiI2NjMzYzk4NTdhNmYwMjM4OThiMzQyMzg4ODE1NTRhYTFjYjNkNDRhIn0=/local-gp-urges-those-affected-by-elder-abuse-to-reach-out-for-support.png)
Local GP urges those affected by elder abuse to reach out for support
A new survey on elder abuse has been published.
Jun 16, 2023 17:41![Roscommon woman says pharmacists must be allowed prescribe medications](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9waGFybWFjeS5wbmdcIixcIndpZHRoXCI6Nzk1LFwiaGVpZ2h0XCI6NTMwLFwiZGVmYXVsdFwiOlwiaHR0cHM6XFxcL1xcXC9pbWFnZXMudW5zcGxhc2guY29tXFxcL3Bob3RvLTE1ODYzMzk5NDk5MTYtM2U5NDU3YmVmNmQzXCIsXCJvcHRpb25zXCI6e1wib3V0cHV0XCI6XCJ3ZWJwXCJ9fSIsImhhc2giOiIwNjA1NzhkMGQ3Zjg4NjkxMWJiY2ZhNTlkYjU0YzNiNmQwMzMwYjVjIn0=/roscommon-woman-says-pharmacists-must-be-allowed-prescribe-medications.png)
Roscommon woman says pharmacists must be allowed prescribe medications
The issue of more responsibility being allocated to pharmacists has been ongoing for some years now
May 10, 2023 17:20![Call for establishment of a Longford Minor Injury Unit](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC95RWpUeVFQTi05LTEucG5nXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjc5NSxcImhlaWdodFwiOjUzMCxcImRlZmF1bHRcIjpcImh0dHBzOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1hZ2VzLnVuc3BsYXNoLmNvbVxcXC9waG90by0xNTg2MzM5OTQ5OTE2LTNlOTQ1N2JlZjZkM1wiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOntcIm91dHB1dFwiOlwid2VicFwifX0iLCJoYXNoIjoiZGRmYzZkY2ZhYTIxZDM4OThlOWNlZWVhMWY3NDIwYWIxZDVjMzVkMiJ9/call-for-establishment-of-a-longford-minor-injury-unit.png)
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![Local doctor says proposals to extend free GP care are disingenuous](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9Ec2NCZVhmNS0yLnBuZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6IjljZTdmN2RkNWYyOGNhMzY1NjAwOGNlZmM2ZDdjMmVjYWUwZjk1YmQifQ==/local-doctor-says-proposals-to-extend-free-gp-care-are-disingenuous.png)
Local doctor says proposals to extend free GP care are disingenuous
According to the organization, the government's own reports show that over a thousand extra GPs are needed for the plan to work.
Apr 17, 2023 13:08![Leitrim councillor fears for future of NoWDOC GP service in Carrick](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltZy5zaGFubm9uc2lkZS5pZVxcXC9wcm9kXFxcL3VwbG9hZHNcXFwvc2l0ZXNcXFwvMTFcXFwvTm93RG9jMS5qcGdcIixcIndpZHRoXCI6Nzk1LFwiaGVpZ2h0XCI6NTMwLFwiZGVmYXVsdFwiOlwiaHR0cHM6XFxcL1xcXC9pbWFnZXMudW5zcGxhc2guY29tXFxcL3Bob3RvLTE1ODYzMzk5NDk5MTYtM2U5NDU3YmVmNmQzXCIsXCJvcHRpb25zXCI6e1wib3V0cHV0XCI6XCJ3ZWJwXCJ9fSIsImhhc2giOiIzOTA2YjE1N2NmZWFjMGZjZjhhNjU2NTU5NDUzMTc2ZDE4ZmJhNmFmIn0=/leitrim-councillor-fears-for-future-of-nowdoc-gp-service-in-carrick.jpg)
Leitrim councillor fears for future of NoWDOC GP service in Carrick
There have been concerns over the service for some months now
Mar 7, 2023 07:17Shannonside Newsletter
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