News - GP

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 17:05Call 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 13:04Local 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 13:04Leitrim councillor fears for future of NoWDOC GP service in Carrick
There have been concerns over the service for some months now
Mar 7, 2023 07:03HSE 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 16:02Roscommon GP calls for HSE to support gender equality in medicine
She says working conditions, training and further education are still predicated on male majority.
Feb 17, 2023 17:02Longford 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 17:01HSE appeals to public to consider all options before attending EDs
Pressure is being put on the health system as Covid-19 and influenza cases continue to increase rapidly.
Jan 3, 2023 07:01MIDOC GP Out of Hours closure will not affect Athlone Services
This information is according to a HSE statement
Dec 29, 2022 10:12High volume of calls at NoWDOC
They also added that urgent calls will be prioritized.
Dec 27, 2022 13:12Shannonside Newsletter
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