Grange Road Family Practice

05/09/2023

The team here are very excited to welcome Dr Ciara McKenna and Dr Sarah Jane Hill to the practice this week!

👉Dr McKenna will be in clinic 9-4pm on Thursdays and
👉Dr Hill will sit Wednesday and Thursday mornings 9-12pm.

Both GPs are happy to take on new patients.

Keep an eye on our website for more information in the coming days.
www.grangeroadfamilypractice.com

(Don't worry, they are not replacing, they are an addition to our ever expanding team and will work alongside Dr O'Sullivan & Dr O'Callaghan).

GRFP

05/01/2023

Does your cough need an antibiotic? There are plenty of viruses going around at present. Many chest infections are caused by viruses and will clear up themselves within a few weeks, antibiotics will not help a virus.

See the link below for some tips`on when you should contact your GP regarding your cough:

- You feel very unwell or your symptoms get worse
- Coughing up blood or blood-stained mucus
- You have a cough for more than 3 weeks
- You are pregnant
- You are over 65
- You have a weak immune system – for example, if you have diabetes or you're having chemotherapy
- You have a long-term health condition, such as a heart or lung condition

Some chest infections are mild and clear up on their own. Others can be severe and life-threatening. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of chest infections.

22/12/2022

🎄🎄Christmas Opening Hours 2022🎄🎄

~ By Appointment~
Friday 23rd December: Open for emergencies and phone consultations ONLY.
Monday 26th December: CLOSED
Tuesday 27th December: CLOSED
Wednesday 28th December: Normal hours (Urgent care)*
Thursday 29 th December: Normal hours (Urgent care)
Friday 30tt December: Normal hours
Monday 2nd January: Closed
Tuesday 3rd January : Normal Hours Resume
If you need a doctor urgently, during the days we are not available, please contact Luke Doc on 01 6699499 or Doctor on Duty on 01 8300 244

*Urgent care - cannot wait until the following week. Calls will be triaged during this busy time.

We would like to wish all of our patients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year! 🎁🎉🎄

13/06/2022

**For all our fantastic carers**

Join Zoe Hughes from Care Alliance Ireland, tomorrow @ 2pm for a webinar, details below.

Mental health & Caring are tightly entwined - come along to this webinar tomorrow (Tuesday 14th) at 2pm where Zoe from Carers Week coordinting organisation Care Alliance Ireland will be talking to the CEO of Su***de or Survive.

You can register to attend at https://event.webinarjam.com/register/681/zygo0ax0n.

26/04/2022

The practice will close at 12pm today due to staff training.
We will re-open at 9am tomorrow as normal.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
GRFP

22/04/2022

Second Boosters of Covid-19 vaccine will be made available to all eligible patients - that is, those aged Over 65 years, and people with a weak immune system (this is a very specific list of conditions).

GPs have not been given vaccines as of yet and we expect we will receive delivery in the coming weeks. When we have full details, we will let patients know here and on our website. Please do not call the practice this week as we have no further information yet.

In the meantime, patients can book in to a HSE vaccination centre if they wish by following the link below. For those who may be in the weak immune system category, please look at the HSE information to check if you meet their criteria.
https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/get-the-vaccine/booking/

Choose a time and date that suits you. You can book an appointment up to 5 days in advance.

26/01/2022

Spare vaccines available today in the surgery due to cancellations (Pfizer vaccine). Call us or call in for same. 01-4957758 👨‍⚕️

18/01/2022

We still have appointments available today for Covid-19 Booster vaccination (Pfizer vaccine). If you or a family member/friend are still awaiting your Booster, give us a call on 01-4957758 or simply pop into the surgery between 9-12pm or 1-4.45pm today only.

GRFP

11/01/2022

We are holding a booster clinic here at the surgery today. (Pfizer vaccine). 💉

Please call 01-4957758 or email reception@grangeroadfamilypractice.com if you wish to book in.

*Vaccine available for those not patients of this practice also.

20/12/2021

**Vaccine update**

If you are aged 16+ and your last vaccine was over 3 months ago (and you have not tested positive for Covid 19 since your last vaccine). Please give us a call and we will try our best to get you in for your booster shot before Christmas.

GRFP 🎄

09/12/2021

**COVID 19 Vaccine Update**

If you are in the "at risk" group and received your first two COVID 19 vaccines with our practice, you can now contact us to schedule your booster. (Once your last shot was over 5 months ago). Please see link below for "at risk" category.

https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/get-the-vaccine/covid-19-vaccine-booster-dose/ -with-underlying-conditions

We have plenty of kids nasal sprays that will expire mid December. Please contact us on 01-4957758 and we will do our best to accomodate you with a time that suits.

A COVID-19 vaccine booster dose is recommended for some people for better protection. Find out if you need a booster and how to get it.

06/12/2021

https://sh24.ie/

If you are aged 17 or over and live in any of the counties seen in the attached link, you can order a FREE, discreet, STI test to perform at home. See link below.

Sexual health 24/7. Free STI test kit, results in 7 days. Confidential testing, information and advice in Ireland, in partnership with HSE

16/09/2021

Our botox clinics with Dr Mark O'Sullivan are back up and running! Call today for pricing and availability.
T: 01-4957758 👨‍⚕️

09/09/2021

🤧What do you do if somebody in your household has tested positive for COVID 19 but you are fully vaccinated?

🥵What do you do if your child has tested positive but you've had COVID in the past 9 months?

🧐When will GRFP post something non COVID related on their Facebook again? .. 🤷‍♀️🔜

Here's some useful information to read before contacting the HSE or your GP:

https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/covid19/contact-tracing/close-contact/?fbclid=IwAR3m6xvs5y2ieRTqAnM1YqyZ4_e6RcK0-7XwXuE01-ilQ5KBR9PYp2FaFCU -you-had-a-previous-positive-pcr-test

Find out what you need to do if you're a close contact of a person that tests positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus).

29/07/2021

https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/get-the-vaccine/find-a-covid-19-vaccination-centre/

For anybody still waiting on their COVID vaccine - here is a list and details of some walk in centers available over the weekend.

Please note this only for DOSE 1 MNRA Vaccine and is available for anyone over 16 only.

Bring photo ID! 😎

Find a COVID-19 vaccination centre

13/07/2021

**We are now offering private PCR testing in the surgery**

Need a test for foreign travel? Medical screening or Visa requirements?

Appointments can be made by emailing us on reception@grangeroadfamilypractice.com or calling us on
01-4957758.

In case of a positive result, all follow up is provided free of charge by our GP.

THIS TEST IS NOT FOR SYMPTOMATIC PATIENTS.

While tests results will usually come back within 24 hours we ask that you book 48 – 72 hours before travelling to avoid disappointment.

Cost - €125.00 (Discounts available for bookings of 2 or more)

06/07/2021

Vaccine update:

Please note - we successfully completed our COVID vaccine programme in mid June. We have no spare vaccines or lists for 'leftovers'. Please register with HSE Ireland portal or a pharmacy administering J&J, I have linked the portal below. GPs are not involved in the issuing of vaccine passports. We are awaiting government advice on how the digital certificate will roll-out from 19th July. At this point, we know as much as you guys do. We understand your frustration but unfortunately we can't be of much help.

GRFP

https://vaccine.hse.ie/