LATEST UPDATES
LATEST UPDATE
DOCTOR VISIT CARD APPLICATIONS
As you may be aware, the government recently announced the expansion of free GP care to all children under the age of 8 and to households earning below the new median income threshold. Eligible current practice patients can apply in the coming months as follows:
· If your child is aged 6 or 7, you can apply online for a Doctor Visit Card from 11th August 2023.
· If your household earns below the median income (€47,000 per year after deductibles) you can apply online for a Doctor Visit Card. The extension of free GP care on income grounds will take place in two phases, on September 11th and November 13th.
Further information can be found here: https://www2.hse.ie/services/schemes-allowances/gp-visit-cards/under-8s/
FLU VACCINES NOW AVAILABLE AT BLACKPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE!
FREE FLU NASAL VACCINES FOR ALL CHILDREN NOW AVAILABLE ! PLUS ALL ADULTS (with an underlying condition)
Flu vaccines are now in stock and free of charge to all medical card and private patients where clinically indicated.
Please just drop down any Monday or Thursday afternoon 4 to 5pm .NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!
TEAM UPDATE
Dr Danielle O' Brien has joined the team from July 2024 and is attached to the Cork Gp Training Scheme. She brings a strong background in hospital medicine with her. She has a particular expertise in Women’s Health.
Dr Hill welcomes Dr O'Connor , as a partner at Blackpool Medical Centre.
Dr Mortimer O’Connor, a native of Cork, studied Medicine at University College Cork. He graduated in 2006 and has since pursued a career in General Medicine. After over 15 years of Hospital Medicine, across Cork & Kerry, he completed his specialist training in General Practice, under the guidance of the South West GP training scheme. He became a Member of the ICGP in 2024. He joined the Blackpool Medical Centre in 2024.
Along with General Practice, he has a special interest in Rheumatology and Sports & Exercise Medicine. He has worked as a Team Doctor for almost 10 years with Republic of Ireland football teams, along with other sports such as GAA and horse racing. He was awarded a Fellowship of the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Surgeons in 2024. He is recognised by the Irish Medical Council as a Specialist in Sports & Exercise Medicine.