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Please note that we respect the sources listed below but we cannot guarantee their accuracy. We have no control of these and do not endorse the content of external links.
The views expressed in these external resources may not be shared by Flynn Medical Centre and its members. Individual patient circumstances may differ, which might alter both the advice and course of therapy given to you by your doctor.
- Carers Allowance
- Carers Benefit
- Change of Doctor
- Disability Allowance
- Driver Eyesight Report
- Driver Medical Report
- Domiciliary Care Allowance
- Health Expenses Claim
- Invalidity Pension
- Maternity Benefit
- Medical Card & GP Visit Card
- (Online) Medical Card & GP Visit Card
- Respite Care Grant
- Supplementary Heating Allowance
A smear test is a simple procedure where a small brush is used to sample cells from the neck of the womb. It only takes minutes and is the most effective way to detect changes in the cells of the cervix. Cervical Check is Ireland's National Screening Service for detecting abnormal cells. This scheme recommends the following:
Currently women aged between 25-45 should have a smear test every 3 years and then every 5 years from age 45-60.
Please visit www.cervicalcheck.ie to ensure you are registered for this programme and to check when your next smear is due.
Breast Check is Ireland’s National Breast Screening Programme. Breast screening is where a mammogram (an x-ray of the breast) is used to detect abnormalities in the breast. Breast check calls women for mammograms every two years. This service is available to all women aged 50 to 69. If breast cancer is found early, it is easier to treat and a woman has a higher chance of a good recovery. No screening tool is 100 percent effective and breast screening dose not find all breast cancers, but screening in other countries has been shown to lower the number of women dying from breast cancer, and these lives are saved because cancers are diagnosed and treated earlier than they would have been without screening.
In Ireland BreastCheck invites eligible women for their free mammogram every two year years. This service is available to all women aged 50 to 69.
Please visit www.breastcheck.ie for more information and to register for this programme.
Bowel Screen is the National Bowel Screening Programme. Bowel screening can detect changes in the bowel before cancer develops. It can also detect cancer at an early stage, making it more treatable.
Bowel Screen offers a free home test to men and women aged 60 to 69 every two years. The quick and easy to use test is non-invasive and can be done in your own home.
Please visit www.bowelscreen.ie for more information and to register for this programme.
- General / Generic Counselling Social Service Centre
Free confidential counselling offered to individuals and families. Self-referral
Location: Henry Street, Limerick
Tel: 061 314 111 - Aware (Helping Defeat Depression) – www.aware.ie
- The Crisis Pregnancy Agency – www.crisispregnancy.ie
- Rape Crisis Centre – www.drcc.ie
- ACCORD – www.accord.ie
Marriage & Relationship Counselling - The Eating Disorders Association Of Ireland – www.bodywhys.ie
- Jigsaw: Young People’s Health in Mind – www.jigsaw.ie
- Physical Activity Guidelines for Ireland – www.getirelandactive.ie
- Food Safety Authority Ireland – www.fsai.ie
- Irish Cancer Society – www.cancer.ie
- Migraine Association of Ireland – www.migraine.ie
- Diabetes Federation of Ireland – www.diabetes.ie
- Alzheimer Society of Ireland – www.alzheimer.ie
- Irish Kidney Association – www.ika.ie
- Multiple Sclerosis Society – www.ms-society.ie
Sexual health is an important part of overall health. It means in the first place the absence of disease and infections but also covers well-being, the ability to control fertility and to have children and the ability to enjoy fulfilling relationships free from discrimination.
Worldwide, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are among the most common causes of disease and are an increasing cause of ill health. Apart from the initial symptoms and discomfort, they may result in long-term health problems such as infertility, ectopic pregnancies and genital cancers. In Ireland, rising STI rates have increased the level of concern in this area among health professionals, the government and the public.
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
STI screening is free of charge and confidential at any of the following locations:
- Regional Hospital, Limerick City
Free, confidential, non-judgemental
Tel: (061) 482382
Call to make an appointment / leave a message
- University Hospital Kerry, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Free, confidential, non-judgemental
Tel: (021) 4966844
Call to make an appointment / leave a message
- For more information, visit www.hse.ie/eng/health/hl/yoursexualhealth/
- HSE Healthy Eating Guidelines
Go to page - Immunisations for children
www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation - Information about Meningitis for parents
www.meningitis.org - Information about Caring for Children with Coughs
www.child-cough.bristol.ac.uk
Prevention is better than cure. There are some nasty illnesses out there and it’s important to be aware of what vaccinations are recommended for your travel destination.
Ideally, we would like to see you 6-8 weeks before you go abroad. It’s best to have an idea of what countries you’re going to and your general travel itinerary if possible.
Health Information on Common Illnesses
HSE Official Website
Patient Information Leaflets
National Parkinson’s Association Of Ireland
- Carers Allowance
- Carers Benefit
- Change of Doctor
- Disability Allowance
- Driver Eyesight Report
- Driver Medical Report
- Domiciliary Care Allowance
- Health Expenses Claim
- Housing Adaptation Grant
- Invalidity Pension
- Maternity Benefit
- Medical Card & GP Visit Card
- (Online) Medical Card & GP Visit Card
- Respite Care Grant
- Supplementary Heating Allowance
Registering for a medical card, DVC, U8s card, Over 70s card.
Whilst you may be entitled to a free GP services this will not take effect until you have registered for these services with the HSE. This includes services which you automatically qualify for such as under 8 or over 70s card.
Bowel Screen is the National Bowel Screening Programme. Bowel screening can detect changes in the bowel before cancer develops. It can also detect cancer at an early stage, making it more treatable.
Bowel Screen offers a free home test to men and women aged 60 to 69 every two years. The quick and easy to use test is non-invasive and can be done in your own home.
Please visit www.bowelscreen.ie for more information and to register for this programme.
Breast Check is Ireland’s National Breast Screening Programme. Breast screening is where a mammogram (an x-ray of the breast) is used to detect abnormalities in the breast. Breast check calls women for mammograms every two years. This service is available to all women aged 50 to 69. If breast cancer is found early, it is easier to treat and a woman has a higher chance of a good recovery. No screening tool is 100 percent effective and breast screening dose not find all breast cancers, but screening in other countries has been shown to lower the number of women dying from breast cancer, and these lives are saved because cancers are diagnosed and treated earlier than they would have been without screening.
In Ireland BreastCheck invites eligible women for their free mammogram every two year years. This service is available to all women aged 50 to 69.
Please visit www.breastcheck.ie for more information and to register for this programme.
A smear test is a simple procedure where a small brush is used to sample cells from the neck of the womb. It only takes minutes and is the most effective way to detect changes in the cells of the cervix. Cervical Check is Ireland's National Screening Service for detecting abnormal cells. This scheme recommends the following:
Currently women aged between 25-29 should have a smear test every 3 years and then every 5 years from age 30-65
Please visit www.cervicalcheck.ie to ensure you are registered for this programme and to check when your next smear is due.
Prevention is better than cure. There are some nasty illnesses out there and it’s important to be aware of what vaccinations are recommended for your travel destination.
Ideally, we would like to see you 6-8 weeks before you go abroad. It’s best to have an idea of what countries you’re going to and your general travel itinerary if possible.