The Clinic Ballaghaderreen

12/05/2025

📞 New Blood Results Line - Notice for Patients

Please note, from Thursday May 15th, we are introducing a dedicated phone line for blood test results.

The line will operate every Thursday and Friday between 2–3pm. Please listen to the options and select the option for blood results.

Please note: Please wait to call to obtain your blood results until it has been 2 weeks after your blood test. This allows time for the hospital to send results and for the GP to review them.

Thank you

24/04/2025

COVID-19 Spring Booster Programme

The Clinic is running a COVID-19 Spring Booster Clinic on Tuesday, 13th May.

Appointment only – please call 094 986 0154 to book an appointment for this clinic.

Eligible groups:
- Aged 80 or older
- Aged 70–79 and have not received a COVID-19 vaccine in the past 12 months
- Aged 6 months or older with a weakened immune system
- Aged 18 or older living in residential care facilities for older adults (care facilities may have their own arrangements regarding this programme).

To be eligible, at least 3 months must have passed since your last COVID-19 vaccine or confirmed infection.

For further information from HSE:
https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/get-the-vaccine/covid-19-vaccine-booster-dose/

14/03/2025

We are currently looking to recruit a Medical Secretary at The Clinic, Pound Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.

Full-time and part-time options available.

For full details and to apply, please visit our job posting on Indeed:
https://ie.indeed.com/job/medical-secretary-27ab13f497517da9

06/03/2025

Please be advised that the surgery's phone lines and menu options have been updated. Please listen carefully to the new options before making a selection.

Thank you

14/02/2025

This is an update that the surgery phone lines are fully operation again.

Thank you for your patience.

06/02/2025

Flu Vaccinations
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A reminder that the seasonal Flu Vaccine is still available at The Clinic. Please ring reception to arrange an appointment.

Please note our phone lines are still down and to contact The Clinic please reach us on 085 252 7370, which is a temporary number in use until the phone lines are back in operation.

05/02/2025

Please be advised that the practice phone lines are currently out of service due to the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.

For any inquiries, please contact The Clinic at 085 252 7370. This number is temporarily being used for reception purposes and will be monitored during regular operational hours.

Alternatively, you can reach us via email.

We have been informed that the phone lines should be fully operational again by mid-next week.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

30/01/2025

Cervical Check Reminder
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This is a reminder for women to check if they are due a smear test, and to book an appointment.

✔ CervicalCheck offers free smear tests to women aged 25 to 65 in Ireland.

✔ Check if you're due for a screening on the Cervical Check Website:
https://apps.cervicalcheck.ie/check-eligibility/check-eligibility.596.checkeligibilityv2.html
by entering your PPS number and date of birth.

✔ To arrange an appointment with the Clinic for your cervical check, please call reception on 0949860154.

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Timely cervical screening is crucial – early detection of cervical cancer significantly increases the chances of successful treatment. Make sure to schedule your test promptly.

For more information, visit the HSE Cervical Screening page:
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/cervical-screening

23/01/2025

TEMPORARY CLOSURE DUE TO RED WEATHER WARNING

Following advice from the HSE and the IMO, the Clinic will be closed tomorrow, Friday, 24th January, due to the red weather warning issued by Met Éireann.

Please stay safe, remain indoors, and avoid any unnecessary journeys during the advised red warning period for your county.

This warning is followed by a status orange wind warning until 4 pm. If travelling, exercise extreme caution, as there may be aftermath effects such as loose debris, fallen foliage, or damaged infrastructure (e.g., telephone wires and poles) obstructing roads.

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HEALTH AND EMERGENCY SERVICES IN OPERATION

FOR EXTREME EMERGENCIES DURING THE RED WEATHER WARNING:
- Call emergency services on 999 or 112.

URGENT CARE SERVICES:
- Roscommon Injury Unit: 090 663 2212
- Emergency Department Mayo University Hospital: 094 904 2380
- Emergency Department Sligo University Hospital: 071 917 1111
- After 6 pm: Contact Westdoc on 0818 360 000

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Please see the notice issued by the HSE regarding health service disruptions and availability: https://about.hse.ie/news/update-on-hse-services-due-to-weather-conditions/

03/12/2024

The Clinic – Christmas Opening Hours

01/10/2024

The Clinic is running Vaccine Clinics (Flu & Covid Booster) (appointment only) on the 1st and 3rd of October. Please call reception to book an appointment.

The flu vaccine can protect you against influenza each winter. The vaccine is available free of charge to at-risk groups.

26/09/2024

Autumn Vaccination Programme

Seasonal Flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster vaccinations are now available at The Clinic.

We encourage all eligible patients to contact The Clinic to inquire about receiving their vaccinations. For more details or to book your appointment, please contact our reception. Flu vaccine is free for eligible patients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For further information, please visit:
> https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/health-services/vaccinations/flu-vaccination/
> https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/get-the-vaccine/covid-19-vaccine-booster-dose/

The next seasonal COVID-19 booster doses will be offered in autumn.