Rocklow Medical Centre

27/08/2025

We’re delighted to share that the new Primary Care Centre is on track to open at Fethard Town Park before the end of this year.

This much-needed facility will bring a wide range of health services closer to home, supporting individuals and families in our community with more accessible, modern care.

It’s an exciting step forward for Fethard — and we look forward to welcoming this important development soon.

21/05/2025

21/05/2025

Free HRT will be available from 1 June. If you do not have a medical card you will need a Drugs Payment Scheme (DPS) card to get free HRT. Talk to your GP if you want to start HRT.

You can store your DPS card on the HSE Health App. Sign up for a DPS card here: https://bit.ly/43fCm8c

06/05/2025

Breathe Easy with Asthma
Rocklow Medical Centre

Managing asthma is more than just medication—it’s about lifestyle and awareness. Here’s how you can take control:

✅ Create an Asthma Action Plan: Collaborate with your GP or asthma nurse to develop a personalised plan. 

📈 Monitor Your Symptoms: Use a peak flow meter to keep track of your lung function at home. 

🚫 Avoid Triggers: Identify and steer clear of allergens, smoke, and other irritants that can exacerbate your asthma.

🏃‍♂️ Stay Active: Engage in regular physical activity to strengthen your lungs. 

🧠 Mind Your Mental Health: Stress can impact asthma—ensure you’re taking care of your mental well-being.

🤝 Seek Support: Don’t hesitate to reach out for help or join support groups.

For more detailed information, visit the HSE’s guide on managing asthma:
🔗 HSE Asthma Management (story highlights)

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16/04/2025

Happy Easter from all of us at Rocklow Medical Centre in Fethard
Please note that our practice will be closed for the Easter holidays. Should you require medical assistance during this time, Caredoc services will be available to support you. We wish you a joyful and safe Easter filled with happiness and good health.

08/04/2025

Attention Parents, Teachers, and Young People
We want to highlight the hidden dangers of synthetic cannabinoids like Spice being used in vapes. Although sometimes marketed as safe alternative, these substances are highly addictive, unpredictable and can lead to severe health risks. We want to highlight this growing concerning use among teenagers and young people, especially with products being available online and via unregulated channels.

Synthetic cannabinoids can trigger alarming effects including anxiety, paranoia, memory loss, and potentially long-term mental and physical health issues. Given that their chemical composition is constantly altered there is no way to know how a particular batch might affect someone, making their use extremely dangerous. This risk is particularly critical for young people whose developing brains are more vulnerable to these harmful and highly addictive substances.

We urge parents and the wider community to remain vigilant, engage in open conversations about these risks, and ensure our young people stay safe. Learn more about the dangers and stay informed by visiting the resources on Drugs.ie and the latest warnings from Public Health on spice va**ng .

03/04/2025

Getting vaccinated is the best way we can protect ourselves from COVID-19.
we are offering a COVID-19 spring booster vaccine if you are:
80 or over
→ 6 months or over with a weak immune system
→
18 or over living in a residential care facility
70 to 79 and did not get a COVID-19 vaccine in the last 12 months
If you are due a spring booster, the HSE may be in touch directly with a reminder.
Call directly on 0526131631

You can see your COVID-19 vaccine records in the HSE Health App.

30/03/2025

Happy Mother’s Day from Rocklow Medical

Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers in our community who inspire us with their strength, love, and care.

To all the supermums juggling a million things, we’re here to remind you to take care of yourself too. At Rocklow Medical Centre, your health and well-being are always our priority.

Rocklow Medical Centre offers a variety of services tailored for mothers and women’s health, including:

Pregnancy Care: Antenatal and postnatal care, including checks for pelvic floor health and lactation advice.

Family Planning: Fertility advice, contraception options (including emergency contraception, hormonal methods, and long-acting reversible contraceptives like coils and implants)

Menopause and Perimenopause Clinics: Comprehensive care for managing symptoms and overall health during these stages

Well Woman Checks: Detailed health assessments to promote proactive health management.

Gynaecological Care: Assistance with period difficulties, pelvic floor issues, and more.

Cervical Screening: Smear tests for women aged 25-60.

These services are designed to support mothers at every stage of life.

11/03/2025

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has established six regional fertility hubs across Ireland to provide Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) services, enhancing access to fertility treatments for couples facing challenges in conceiving. 

Couples attempting to conceive for a year—or six months if the woman is over 35—or those with known fertility-impacting health issues can be referred by their General Practitioner (GP) to these hubs. At the hubs, patients undergo comprehensive fertility assessments conducted by specialized public fertility teams. Depending on individual needs, recommended interventions may include medical or surgical treatments, management at the hub level, or advanced procedures like in-vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic s***m injection (ICSI). 

Eligible public patients are referred to one of eight HSE-approved private providers nationwide for AHR treatments. Following a referral, an initial consultation is scheduled within six weeks, with active treatment commencing within six weeks post-consultation, barring specific clinical reasons.

These initiatives reflect the HSE’s commitment to supporting individuals and couples on their fertility journey, ensuring equitable access to essential reproductive health services.

20/02/2025

Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term autoimmune condition that causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness – most commonly in the hands, feet, and wrists. While there’s no cure, early diagnosis and the right treatment plan – including long-term medications and supportive therapies like physiotherapy – can help manage symptoms and reduce flare-ups.

Self care is an important part of daily life. It involves taking responsibility for your own health and wellbeing with support from people involved in your care.

It includes what you do every day to stay fit and maintain good physical and mental health, prevent illness and accidents, and manage minor ailments and long-term conditions.

People who have a long-term condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis, can benefit enormously from being supported to care for themselves. They can live longer, have a better quality of life, and be more active and independent.

08/01/2025

Sincere thanks to (Cllr Michael Brennan)and David Thompson for clearing the ice from the surgery yard this evening to help make it safer for all.

08/01/2025

Sincere thanks to Cllr Michael Brennan and David Thompson for clearing the ice from the surgery yard this evening to help make it safer for all.