Silver Cloud online CBT

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is the ideal treatment for many people with mild to moderate depression and / or anxiety. The barrier that can sometimes be faced is long waiting lists to access treatment.

The HSE now provides free access to online CBT via the Silver Cloud website. The service is free of charge but does require a referral from a GP or other relevant professional. https://www.silvercloudhealth.com/uk

If this is something that would be of interest to you, feel free to make an appointment at the clinic to discuss your situation.

Extended nursing service in Drumkeeran

We are pleased to announce that, in addition to Nurse Mairead Crawford, we now also have Nurse Evonne McMahon as part of the team. Evonne has extensive experience in GP practice nursing and is a welcome addition to the clinic.

Both nurses are available for consultation. Their services include chronic disease management, health promotion, phlebotomy, vaccinations, cervical smears, dressings and more.

An appointment can be made by calling 0719648043.

COVID19 Booster vaccine

The Pfizer COVID19 Booster vaccine is available in Drumkeeran. It is available to all those over 50 or those of any age over 12 who have a significant underlying medical condition (such as diabetes, COPD, obesity, chronic kidney disease etc). The vaccine is free of charge. It must be at least five months since your previous vaccine dose. https://calendly.com/drumk.../pfizer_covid19_booster_vaccine

Flu Vaccine

Upcoming Flu vaccine clinics - register on the following links:

For those aged over 65:

https://calendly.com/drumkeeran.../influenza-vaccine-over-65

The vaccine is recommended for all persons aged over 65.

For those aged 18-64 with an underlying condition or who are otherwise at increased risk:

https://calendly.com/.../influenza-vaccine-for-those-aged...

Childhood flu vaccines to follow at a later date.

The following HSE page gives more information about the flu vaccine and who is considered to be at increased risk:

https://www.hse.ie/.../flu-vaccination/about-the-vaccine/

COVID19 vaccine

1st dose Pfizer COVID19 Vaccine for ages 12+ on the 3rd September - register on the following link:

https://calendly.com/drumkeeranhealthcentre/1st-dose-pfizer-covid19-vaccine-for-age-12-and-over

If you are awaiting a second dose you do not need to book, we will recall you automatically.

COVID Vaccination for ages 12+

1st dose Pfizer COVID19 Vaccine for ages 12+ on the 13th August - register on the following link.

12+ COVID vaccine

If you are awaiting a second dose you do not need to book, we will recall you automatically.

COVID19 Vaccinations

We hope to offer COVID19 vaccinations soon. However, similar to many other smaller GP practices, we have not yet received confirmation from the HSE of when this will happen. When we do have a confirmed date, we will be pro-actively contacting all eligible patients, starting with those over the age of 85, to offer them the vaccine.

Please do not contact the clinic enquiring about when it will be available (we don't know yet) or asking to be on a priority list (at the moment it is just based on age and there is no other "priority" list).

Thanks for your patience!

Life is too short to let your menopause get in the way.

Symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, poor sleep, fatigue, memory problems and low libido are common symptoms of the menopause or peri-menopause. Some women may get such symptoms as early as in their thirties. In many cases, as periods may be ongoing and blood tests normal, such symptoms may not be accurately identified and managed.

If you think that you could be suffering from menopausal symptoms, Dr. Cassie McVeigh is available for consultation. Contact the clinic on 0719648043 for more information.

Nasal flu vaccine available for all children aged between 2 and 17

The HSE have extended availability of the seasonal flu vaccine to now include all children between the ages of two and seventeen inclusive.

The vaccine is a safe, quick and painless nasal spray. As well as protecting the young people themselves, it is also an important way to protect more vulnerable people that they may come into contact, which is especially likely around Christmas time.

The vaccine is free of charge for all children in this age range. A walk-in service is available on Monday and Wednesday afternoons during December or on other days by appointment. Call 0719648043 for more information.

Women's Health Clinic

Dr. Cassie McVeigh provides a full range of Women's Health services including advice on contraception (eg coils and implanon amongst others), antenatal and postnatal care, cervical smears and menopause issues.

Contact the clinic on 0719648043 to make an appointment.

COVID-19 testing

If you think that you need testing for COVID-19, please first complete the questionnaire on the attached link. This will allow us to collect the required information as efficiently as possible. After you have submitted it a doctor will call you back to complete the assessment. screeningform.com/drumkeeran-health-centre

Telemedicine Service via Doxy.me

There are many elements of General Practice that could safely be performed remotely through telemedicine, particularly when the doctor is already familiar with the patient and has access to their full medical history, medications, test results etc.

I am pleased to announce that we are now offering a telemedicine service using the Doxy.me platform. It is simple to use for both patient and doctor and does not require the downloading of any software or apps.