COVID-19
If you have an emergency, dial 999 for an ambulance.
We would like to thank everyone for their understanding at this time.
Our usual way of interacting together has changed and it takes longer. This is to ensure safe practice. We are ensuring that our surgery remains safe for you and your loved ones should they need to attend. When a patient is asked to attend they may rest assured that all public health advice in relation to hygiene has been adhered to. All this takes additional time but it is worth it. It has saved lives.
IMPORTANT- PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE SURGERY IF YOU SUSPECT YOU HAVE Covid-19- SEEK TELEPHONE ADVICE FIRST
Updated Practice Protocol May 2022;
1. If you require medical attention, please contact the surgery by telephone on 01-8217548
2. If you have COVID symptoms, you will be sent a link to a questionnaire to be filled, and you will be contacted by a GP to discuss you symptoms and arrange for testing if necessary.
3. If your condition is NON-COVID related, reception will arrange for you to attend the surgery in person. We are following all public health guidance in relation to this.
4. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE SURGERY IF YOU HAVE ANY COVID SYMPTOMS, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH ANYONE WITH COVID SYMPTOMS.
5. When attending the surgery for an appointment, please travel by car if at all possible. For safety/social distancing reasons, we have a waiting room which can only hold 4 patients at a time. If you are not travelling by car, please wear weather appropriate clothing
We will endeavour to see you as soon as possible, however such is the nature of consultations the GP will sometimes be running over time.
6. You MUST wear a mask when attending the surgery.
7. Please press intercom at the door to let reception know you are in attendance. You will then be asked to wait until the doctor/nurse has donned their Personal Protective gear and will come to collect you at the door.
**REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS**
PLEASE CONTACT RECEPTION TO REQUEST REPEAT PRESCRIPTION. PLEASE ALLOW 48HOURS FOR YOUR PRESCRIPTION SUBMISSION TO THE PHARMACY. YOUR PHARMACY CAN ISSUE A 5 DAY EMERGENCY SUPPLY IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.
Most up to date HSE/HSPC guidance on COVID 19:
https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/
https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/
Patient information sheet for Self Isolation:
Advice for people sharing a home with someone who has symptoms of COVID-19:
Children: Isolation Quick Guide:
Children: Detailed guidance for symptomatic children aged >3 months - completion of primary school:
Self Declaration form for child returning to creche/school (Page 20, appendix 1)
