Repeat Prescription Request Prescriptions are typically issued during an in person consultation and a plan is put in place for repeat prescription requests. If it has been more than 6 months since you have consulted your doctor or you are taking medications that require blood-test monitoring and/or a blood pressure check, we may advise you by text or email that a consultation is necessary before your repeat prescription can be issued safely. Please allow 48 hours for the prescription to be sent to your pharmacy. There is a repeat prescription fee for private patients which must be paid prior to processing your request. A link will be sent to your mobile to facilitate payment of this charge, Order Repeat Prescriptions First Name Last Name Email Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Phone Full Address Medications (include name of medication, dose, duration) Usual GP Nominated Pharmacy I consent to my prescription being sent digitally sent from the practice to my chosen pharmacy. I acknowledge that it takes up to 48 hours (excluding weekends) to process repeat prescription requests. I consent to this message being sent electronically to the practice. I have checked that the email address and phone number supplied are correct and consent to receiving medical information via email or text. I am a private patient: * Yes No I acknowledge that the charge for a 1-month script is €10, a 3-month repeat script is €20, and a 6-month repeat script is €30. Please ring the Surgery if you want a 12-month repeat prescription. A link will be sent to your mobile to facilitate payment of this charge, By submitting this form you will be sending personal/sensitive information about yourself across the Internet. Please read our privacy statement to discover how we protect and manage your submitted data. Whilst every effort is made to keep this information secure, you should be aware that we cannot offer any guarantees of absolute privacy. If this matter concerns you then you should use another method of contacting the practice. Submit

Travel Consultation Form You must have a consultation with a doctor before we order any vaccines, and the completed Travel Consultation Form must be submitted prior to the consultation First Name Last Name Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Email Phone Departure Date * required Return Date * required Male/Female Please list all countries (city or rural) you plan to visit and duration of stay in each location: Type of travel and purpose of trip – please tick all that apply Holiday Business Trip Expatriate Volunteer Work Healthcare Worker Staying in hotel Cruise Ship Trip Safari Pilgrimage Medical Tourism Backpacking Camping/Hostels Adventure Diving Visiting Friends/Family Additional information Please supply details of your personal medical history Are you fit and well today * Required Yes No If you ansswer 'Yes' to any of the below questions, please put the details into the text box below. Any allergies including food, latex, medication * Required Yes No Severe reaction to a vaccine before * Required Yes No Tendency to faint with injections * Required Yes No Any surgical operations in the past, including eg. Your spleen or thymus gland removed * Required Yes No Recent chemotherapy/radiotherapy/organ transplant * Required Yes No Anaemia * Required Yes No Bleeding/clotting disorders (including history of DVT) * Required Yes No Heart disease (eg angina, high blood pressure) * Required Yes No Diabetes * Required Yes No Disability * Required Yes No Epilepsy/seizures * Required Yes No Gastrointestinal (stomach) complaints * Required Yes No Liver and/or kidney problems * Required Yes No HIV/AIDS * Required Yes No Mental health issues (including anxiety, depression * Required Yes No Neurological (nervous system) illness * Required Yes No Respiratory (lung) disease * Required Yes No Rheumatology (joint) conditions * Required Yes No Spleen problems * Required Yes No Any other conditions * Required Yes No Additional Information Women only: Are you pregnant Yes No Are you breast feeding Yes No Are you planning pregnancy while away Yes No Have you undergone FGM/been cut/circumcised Yes No Are you currently taking any medication (including prescribed, purchased or a contraceptive pill)? Please supply information on any vaccines or malaria tablets taken in the past * Required Tetanus/Polio/Diptheria Typhoid Cholera Rabies Yellow Fever MMR Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Japanese Encephalitis BCG Influenza Meningitis Tick Borne Encephalitis Malaria Tablets Name of vaccine and date received: I consent to this message being sent electronically to the practice. I have checked that the email address and phone number supplied are correct and consent to receiving medical information via email or text. By submitting this form you will be sending personal/sensitive information about yourself across the Internet. Please read our privacy statement to discover how we protect and manage your submitted data. Whilst every effort is made to keep this information secure, you should be aware that we cannot offer any guarantees of absolute privacy. If this matter concerns you then you should use another method of contacting the practice. Submit

< Back Asthma Asthma is a common condition that causes coughing, wheezing, tightness of the chest and breathlessness. It is a very common condition in Ireland, with 1 in 10 people affected. Most people with asthma who take the appropriate treatment can live normal lives. *Asthma is included in the Chronic Disease Management programme. Symptoms of Asthma The usual symptoms of asthma are: coughing wheezing shortness of breath tightness in the chest These symptoms may occur in episodes, perhaps brought on by colds or chest infections, exercise, change of temperature, dust or other irritants in the air, or by an allergy e.g. pollen or animals. Episodes at night are common, often waking the patient. Not everyone will get all of these symptoms. Some people experience them from time to time; a few people may experience these symptoms all the time. Treatment of Asthma Many treatments are available to help manage your symptoms. Your treatment plan will be individual to you, combining medicines and asthma management in a way that works best for you. The whole aim of managing asthma is to put you in control of your asthma, rather than letting asthma control you. The best way of getting control of your asthma is to work in close partnership with your doctor or asthma nurse. Together, you will be able to decide whether you are getting the best treatment for your asthma. Living with Asthma Everyone should have a Personal Asthma Diary Action Plan . Your doctor or nurse should complete this in discussion with you. The plan will contain the information you need to keep control of your asthma, including details about your asthma medicine, key things to tell you when your asthma symptoms are getting worse and what you should do about it and emergency information on what to do if you have an asthma attack. The plan allows you to vary and change your medicine within agreed limits to gain better control of your asthma. Make sure you have your asthma reviewed once a year, or sooner if your symptoms are getting worse or you have more severe asthma symptoms. It is important that you do not change your medicines without talking to your doctor or nurse first to agree on a personal asthma action plan. A key part of keeping your asthma under control is to continue taking your preventive medicines as regularly as prescribed - even when you are feeling well - because it builds up over time to give your airways the protection they need. Useful Links Asthma Society of Ireland - The Asthma Society of Ireland's mission is to optimise asthma control through support, education, effecting change and research. HSE Asthma - Further information about symptoms, treatment, causes and prevention of Asthma. HSE Managing your Asthma - Action Plan information. Asthma Society of Ireland - Inhaler Techniques This content of this page (and links to other sites) is for general information purposes only and does not substitute medical advice. While we endeavour to keep this website up-to-date, errors may occur. We advise all patients to discuss their health concerns with their GP. If you would like to suggest amendments or highlight new information that could be useful to others please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

< Back Online Health Information The internet is a great source of information about healthcare issues, but the data you get back from search engines is unfiltered, and it can be hard to identify which sites are reliable and properly resourced. The following are websites that we recommend as providing reliable, well-researched health information; however, we would advise you not to rely only on your own internet research, and to always discuss your health concerns with your GP. www.hse.ie/health/az/ - HSE Health A-Z page where you can browse by letter of the alphabet or name of the condition. www.undertheweather.ie - excellent HSE website providing clear advice on how to manage minor illnesses such as coughs, colds, sore throat, flu, gastroenteritis, etc. www.patient.co.uk - excellent, user-friendly site that provides evidence-based patient information on virtually all common diseases/symptoms/treatments (UK NHS website). www.immunisation.ie - excellent HSE site giving all the information you need about childhood and adult vaccinations. www.medicines.ie - this is a site for doctors so the language can be a bit technical in places, but if you enter the name of a medication and click on the "SPC" button, you will get a complete list of information about the drug, including interactions with other medications, side effects, whether it's safe to use in pregnancy, etc. (This is basically the same as the information sheet that comes in the box with your tablets). www.hse.ie - provides information on local services, HSE publications, medical cards, etc, but it can be hard to find exactly what you're looking for. This content of this page (and links to other sites) is for general information purposes only and does not substitute medical advice. While we endeavour to keep this website up-to-date, errors may occur. We advise all patients to discuss their health concerns with their GP. If you would like to suggest amendments or highlight new information that could be useful to others please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Illness Certificates You may get Illness Benefit from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) if you cannot work because you are sick or ill. You must get a medical certificate called a ‘Certificate of Incapacity for Work’ from your GP. Your GP completes the certificate and can submit it electronically through a secure online system. Sometimes the GP can provide one certificate to cover the duration of your illness, otherwise you will need to return for further review. To open your claim you can apply online here . Your employer may require you to provide a separate medical certificate ('sick note/work cert' from your GP) when you are on sick leave. For example, you may have to provide a medical certificate if you are out sick for more than 2 or 3 consecutive days. Please note that you must see a GP to receive an illness benefit certificate or medical certificate. If you need to extend either cert, you may submit the below form and we will contact you if you need to be reviewed by a GP. First Name Last Name Email Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Phone Full Address Certificate Start Date * required Certificate End Date * required Reason for cert (not required) I confirm that I am requesting an extension of an existing cert. (Please make an appointment to see a GP if you have a new medical issue.) I consent to this message being sent electronically to the practice. I have checked that the email address and phone number supplied are correct and consent to receiving medical information via email or text. I require a Social Welfare Certificate. Choose an option I require a Certificate for my employer (a charge will apply) A link will be sent to your mobile to facilitate payment of this charge. Choose an option By submitting this form you will be sending personal/sensitive information about yourself across the Internet. Please read our privacy statement to discover how we protect and manage your submitted data. Whilst every effort is made to keep this information secure, you should be aware that we cannot offer any guarantees of absolute privacy. If this matter concerns you then you should use another method of contacting the practice. Submit

Thank you for submitting your request. We will respond to your query as soon as possible. If you need urgent medical attention please contact the practice or out of hours service by phone on the numbers at the bottom of this page.

< Back Blood Tests & Investigations Investigations such as blood tests, ECGs, 24 hour blood pressure monitors and spirometry are led by our nursing team. Blood tests must be ordered by a GP or consultant. Make an appointment with your GP to discuss your options.

< Back Male Health We provide a full range of medical services for men of all ages, such as cardiovascular reviews, prostate and testicular examinations, sexual issues including erectile dysfunction and mental health advice. Regular checkups are the best way to stay on top of your health and wellbeing, helping to catch any early signs of disease. On average, men go to their GP half as often as women. It's important to be aware of changes to your health, and to see your GP immediately if you notice something that's not right. Male Health Resources The ‘Spanner in the Works ? ’ website, from the Irish Men's Sheds Association, provides some key health information for men. Each health subject has one or more direct links to a relevant Irish key health organisation website and the website has been developed through collaborative partnerships with 40 key health organisations. It also advises what men should look out for based on their age here . Click here for many useful resources on men's health. Men's Sheds The Irish Men’s Sheds Association is an island-wide programme that aims to combat isolation and improve the wellbeing of Ireland’s men. Based on the original Australian idea, the Irish Men’s Sheds Association encourages communities to develop their own safe haven, where men of all ages and walks of life can come to an informal meeting where skills are developed, shared and learned, and social connections are created. The workshops can cover anything from woodwork, metalwork, crafts, gardening, art, or even choir groups. Men can visit their local ‘shed’ once or twice a week even for a cup of tea, their site explains. In a world where men’s mental health has been overlooked, the need for a place where men can express their thoughts with people who understand is badly needed. ‘Men don’t talk face to face; they talk shoulder to shoulder' - find a Men's Shed near you. Useful Links & Resources Healthier Living - advice on how to improve your health, manage your weight, quit smoking or reduce your alcohol intake. Over 65s Health Sexualwellbeing.ie - contraceptive choices, sexually transmitted infections, free home STI kits, unplanned pregnancy information HSE Your Sexual Health - resources and information How to do a testicular exam This content of this page (and links to other sites) is for general information purposes only and does not substitute medical advice. While we endeavour to keep this website up-to-date, errors may occur. We advise all patients to discuss their health concerns with their GP. If you would like to suggest amendments or highlight new information that could be useful to others please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Appointments All consultations are by appointment only, please call reception to make an appointment (see phone number at the bottom of every page). Non-Urgent Appointments If you are medically unwell and need an appointment urgently, please contact reception by phone. Clinical queries should never be submitted via email, text or any of the forms on this website as they may not be reviewed in a timely manner. Requesting Your Appointment Please note a GP surgery receptionist is not simply someone who answers the phone - they are specially trained to help you get the most appropriate treatment as fast as possible. In order to do this, they may need to ask you questions about why you need to see a doctor. When an appointment is for a specialised procedure please specify when making the appointment. Patients with more than one issue to discuss should book a double appointment to ensure that appropriate consultation can take place. Otherwise, patients may be asked to book another appointment at a later date. Urgent cases will be seen on the day where possible but we may not be able to offer a choice of doctor or time. Late for Your Appointment Please let us know if you are late for your appointment by phone. If you are late for your appointment you may need to reschedule. Cancel Your Appointment Please let us know as soon as possible if you cannot keep your appointment by calling reception. This will allow us to offer the appointment to another patient. If you want to cancel an appointment that is more than 24 hours away, please click here . Chaperone Policy We will always respect your privacy, dignity and your religious and cultural beliefs particularly when intimate examinations are advisable - these will only be carried out with your express agreement and you will be offered a chaperone to attend the examination if you so wish. You may also request a chaperone when making the appointment or on arrival at the surgery (please let the receptionist know) or at any time during the consultation.

SMS Consent By submitting this form, you are giving your consent for the practice to contact you by text message (SMS) regarding appointment reminders, test results and practice updates. We may also send you a text to advise that you need to contact the practice. The SMS service should not be solely relied upon, as the responsibility of attending and cancelling appointments still rests with you. Practice text messages are generated using a secure facility but they are transmitted over a public network on to a personal telephone and as such may not be secure. You may withdraw consent to receive SMS messages at any time. If you no longer wish to receive these reminders please notify reception in writing (by email or letter). First Name Last Name Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Mobile Number Email Full Address I confirm that I have read all of the above information and consent to the practice contacting me by text message. I will ensure to keep the practice informed of my up to date mobile number at all times, or if the number is no longer in my possession. By submitting this form you will be sending personal/sensitive information about yourself across the Internet. Please read our privacy statement to discover how we protect and manage your submitted data. Whilst every effort is made to keep this information secure, you should be aware that we cannot offer any guarantees of absolute privacy. If this matter concerns you then you should use another method of contacting the practice. Submit

< Back Routine & Acute GP Consultations GP consultations are needed to diagnose complaints, prescribe a new medicine, monitor an ongoing prescription or order a blood test. It may be helpful to give some brief details when booking as our reception staff can arrange the most appropriate appointment for you. Requesting Your Appointment Please note a GP surgery receptionist is not simply someone who answers the phone - they are specially trained to help you get the most appropriate treatment as fast as possible. In order to do this, they may need to ask you questions about why you need to see a doctor. When an appointment is for a specialised procedure please specify when making the appointment. Patients with more than one issue to discuss should book a double appointment to ensure that appropriate consultation can take place. Otherwise, patients may be asked to book another appointment at a later date. Urgent cases will be seen on the day where possible but we may not be able to offer a choice of doctor or time.

< Back Adult Vaccines & Immunisations We routinely provide the below vaccines for adults (click here for more information ): Flu Pneumococcal Disease Hepatitis B HPV for people with HIV and MSM Mumps Rubella Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Contact reception to make an appointment with the nurse for vaccination or follow specific booking information below if available. Flu Vaccine Flu (also known as influenza) is a highly infectious illness caused by the flu virus. It spreads rapidly through small droplets coughed or sneezed into the air by an infected person. For most people, flu is unpleasant but not serious. You will usually recover within a week. Studies have shown that flu vaccines provide effective protection against the flu, although protection may not be complete and may vary between people. Protection from the vaccine gradually decreases and flu strains change over time. Therefore, new vaccines are made each year and people at risk of flu are encouraged to be vaccinated every year. At-Risk Groups The flu vaccination is offered to people in at-risk groups. These people are at greater risk of developing serious complications if they catch flu, such as pregnant women and elderly people. We strongly recommend people in at-risk groups to get the flu vaccine: People aged 65 years and over Pregnant women People (adults and children) with long-term medical conditions such as diabetes , cardiovascular disease , liver, kidney disease, cancer , chronic lung disease including COPD , asthma or neurological diseases People whose immune system is impaired due to disease or treatment including cancer patients Persons who are obese who have a body mass index (BMI) of over 40 People with Down syndrome Residents of nursing homes and other long-stay institutions Healthcare workers Carers and household contacts of people at medical risk of the complications of flu* (only household contacts or carers of people who have an underlying chronic health condition or have Down syndrome are eligible to receive an influenza vaccine. A carer is described as someone who is providing an ongoing significant level of care to a person who is in need of care in the home due to illness or disability or frailty.) People with regular close contact with poultry, water fowl or pigs *Please note: household contacts of people aged 65 years and older (who do not also have a chronic health condition), of pregnant women, of children aged 2-17 years or of healthcare workers/carers cannot avail of the HSE season influenza vaccine provided free to all those in high risk groups and have to the source the flu vaccine privately. You should not get the flu vaccine if you have had a severe allergic (anaphylaxis) reaction to a previous dose or any part of the vaccine. Don’t get the flu vaccine if you are taking medicines called combination checkpoint inhibitors (e.g. ipilimumab plus nivolumab). Vaccination should be re-scheduled if you have an acute illness with a temperature greater than 38°C. For information on the children's flu vaccine, see Childhood Care & Immunisations . Useful Links on Flu Vaccines What is flu? Flu vaccine for children Flu vaccine during pregnancy Flu vaccine for healthcare workers Under the weather: Flu Pneumococcal Vaccine Pneumococcal disease is a very serious disease. It is a major cause of illness and death, particularly amongst the very young. Those with the following conditions should be vaccinated with PPV23. Everybody aged 65 years and over and everybody aged 2 years and over with ; Diabetes Chronic lung, heart, liver, or kidney disease Chronic neurological disease Children aged over 2 years and under 5 years of age with a history of invasive pneumococcal disease Coeliac disease Down Syndrome Cochlear implants or are about to get cochlear implants Immune deficiency because of a disease or treatment, including cancer patients HIV infection Absent spleen or a non-functioning spleen CSF leaks, either congenital or complicating skull fractures or neurosurgery Intracranial shunt. PPV23 vaccination is not recommended for healthy children and adults as they are at low risk of pneumococcal disease This content of this page (and links to other sites) is for general information purposes only and does not substitute medical advice. While we endeavour to keep this website up-to-date, errors may occur. We advise all patients to discuss their health concerns with their GP. If you would like to suggest amendments or highlight new information that could be useful to others please don’t hesitate to get in touch.