Clew Bay Family Practice

12/08/2023

*Under 8’s GP card*
Anyone who holds an Under 6 card is automatically extended. Parents or guardians should register for this card on the HSE website for children under 8.

All children under 8 living in Ireland can get a GP visit card. Register online for an Under 8s GP visit card from the HSE.

06/02/2022

Huge Congratulations to Kilmeena GAA players, management and families on such a wonderful achievement today in Croke Park! 🏁🤩🥳

09/01/2022

We will be doing a Covid Vaccine Booster Clinic (Pfizer) this coming Thursday 13th January 2022 for any patient of our practice age 16 and over. Please phone 098 37019 or email info@clewbayfamilypractice.com if you wish to avail of a booster vaccine and we will give you an appointment slot.
You must be 3 months since your last vaccine and/or 3 months since a covid infection.

19/10/2021

*IMPORTANT NOTICE*
Westdoc Out of Hours Service phone number is changing from 1st November

14/10/2021

28/07/2021

Walk in covid vaccinations for those age 16 and over who have not yet had any dose of the vaccine will be taking place over the weekend at Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar, Co Mayo

✔️Saturday 31 July (12pm to 6pm)
✔️Sunday, 1 August (12pm to 6pm)
✔️Monday, 2 August (12pm to 6pm)

24/05/2021

Update 24th May 2021

The Mayo University Hospital helpline for cancelled patient appointments urgent queries and concerns is open and running 7 days per week 0949042497 10am -12.30pm and 2-4pm.

There is a maternity helpline for any Mayo University Hospital maternity appointment queries, including covid vaccinations for those who are between 14-36 weeks of pregnancy 0949042313 10am-1pm.

The national Garda helpline for any individuals who have concerns from any calls, texts or other contact attempts seeking personal details or financial details is 1800 666 111 .

23/05/2021

Due to the HSE Cyberattack, routine blood tests will not be available again this week (24th - 28th May).

Cervical Screening will recommence from Monday 24th May - we have been advised that results will be significantly delayed.

We thank you for your patience at this time.

19/05/2021

registration will open tomorrow for 45 to 49 year olds, starting with people aged 49. Registration will be available for people aged 48 on Thursday, 47 on Friday, 46 on Saturday and 45 on Sunday.

You'll need your PPSN, Eircode, mobile phone number and email address to register online.

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3v0z32m

19/05/2021

We have been advised that Cervical Smear testing has been paused for this week (17th -21st May)
We await further updates, but hope that smear test appointments can resume from Monday 24th May. We will post updates as we receive them.

17/05/2021

Important update 17th May 2021:

Due to the HSE cyberattack, We at Clew Bay Family Practice are experiencing delays and disruptions to normal service.

❌ Mayo University Hospital is currently unable to process any non urgent blood tests or other samples. All non urgent blood tests are cancelled until further notice.

❌ Any other services that we complete online are also severely affected eg online referrals, social welfare certs.

❌ Those who are concerned about possible COVID symptoms, or seeking a covid test can contact us in the usual way. A referral is currently not needed to attend the covid testing centre at McHale park, and they are operating a walk in service there.

❌ Patients querying hospital appointments should check HSE.ie for latest information – See https://www2.hse.ie/services/hospital-service-disruptions/hse-it-system-cyber-attack.html

❌ We have been advised that Maternity appointments are continuing as usual at the hospital.

We thank you for your patience and understanding at this time. We will update you with further information when we can.

Read updates on HSE healthcare, hospital and COVID-19 appointments following disruption due to cyber attack.

17/02/2021

Fantastic morning vaccinating our over 85s against covid! It was a privilege and honour to provide this service as one of the first GP practices in the country to receive vaccines. Everyone done and out of stock by lunch time!
We will be moving down through the age groups every other week. There is no need to ring the surgery to book in, as we will be making contact with all eligible patients as soon as the vaccine delivery dates are available.
Hope springs eternal!

04/01/2021

With the recent rise in covid cases, we are already very busy and we expect this to continue over the coming weeks.

🔹We will need to focus on covid care and the most urgent medical issues, if you have a routine issue (routine check up/ cholesterol check etc) we would appreciate if possible, that this could be delayed

🔹We will try to provide as much care as possible by phone or video consultation.

🔹 We cannot facilitate any walk ins.

🔹If you are a close contact of a confirmed case or have symptoms of covid-19 you should not attend the surgery without discussing this with one of our GPs first.

🔹We encourage vaccinations and antenatal appointments to proceed as normal.

🔹We are receiving a very high volume of telephone calls and we ask for patience in dealing with our staff, they work extremely hard during these challenging times.

If you think you need a doctor, please call us.
From all at Clew Bay Family Practice, we wish all our patients and friends a happy and healthy 2021

31/12/2020

Happy New Year to all our patients and friends. It’s been a tough 2020, we remain hopeful that things will improve in 2021. This too shall pass!

We know that heading into a new year amid another can feel as if the uncertainty will never end, but it will. This too shall pass.

We have resources, activities, worksheets, videos, podcasts and more to help support your .

Visit us 👉 https://mentalhealthireland.ie/get-support/covid19/

31/12/2020

UPDATE : From today, close contacts of COVID-19 cases will not be routinely referred for testing.

❌ Close contacts are at very high risk of developing COVID-19 and it is essential that all close contacts stay at home/ restrict their movements for the full 14 days from last contact with the person with COVID. If a close contact has ongoing exposure the person with COVID-19 i.e. a family member, then the family must stay at home for 17 days.

❌ If a close contact has symptoms of COVID-19, they should treat themselves as if they have COVID-19, isolate themselves and phone their GP to arrange a test.

❌ If a close contact is unwell and needs medical assessment then they should phone their GP as they usually do and tell them that they are a close contact. They should not attend their GP in person.

24/12/2020

We would like to wish all our patients and friends a very happy and peaceful Christmas.

The surgery will reopen on Tuesday 29th December 2020.

If you require urgent medical attention during the Christmas period, please contact Westdoc on 1850 365 000

Happy Christmas and keep safe!

From Dr Hugh, Dr Caroline and all the staff at Clew Bay Family Practice

22/12/2020

Significant changes in advice to UK travellers arriving in Ireland:
Anyone who has arrived from UK mainland in the last 14 days (since December 8th) must self isolate for 14 days, contact us at the surgery on day 5 or after (regardless of having symptoms or not) and we will arrange a free covid test. They will then be advised to continue to isolate, regardless of outcome of test or previous private testing.
This applies to anyone who has arrived from UK mainland in the last 14 days, regardless of whether they have had a negative covid test, are being advised to go back into isolation for 14 days from their date of arrival here.
This is in line with new public health advice as of today.

19/12/2020

Come On Mayo!!!! Love this photo from the physio dept at MUH 😂❤️💚

Image captured in the physiotherapy department of Mayo University Hospital. What can you say?