Laois public urged to stay safe this Bank Holiday weekend and know your healthcare options
Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
Ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, the HSE Midlands wants to remind Laois people of their treatment options before attending the Emergency Department (ED) at the hospital. There are a range of care pathways available to patients who do not need emergency care including:
• Visit your pharmacy for advice on common minor illnesses. Find out more here https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/2/pharmacy/
• Make an appointment with your GP if you’re feeling unwell and it is not an emergency
• If you urgently need to see a GP outside of normal hours, contact your local GP Out of Hours service, details below:
Out of Hours Urgent GP Services MIDOC is an appointment only GP service located in the Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath Areas. This service is for patients who need urgent medical attention that cannot wait to be seen by their usual GP. Opening Hours: Weekdays, Monday to Thursday 6pm to 8am. Weekends 6pm Friday to 8am Monday.
All day on Bank Holidays.
Telephone 1800 302 702 or go to GP Out of Hours service: GP out-of-hours service - HSE.ie for more information.
