'Concerns remain' in relation to the retention of GP services in South Longford area
Under the contract for Longford Medical Centre on Dublin Road, the service provider committed to maintaining the part-time satellite GP service in Lanesborough
Concerns remain regarding the continued provision of GP services in Lanesborough, a Longford TD has said.
Lanesborough Health Centre operates as a satellite GP service, with the main practice based in Longford town.
Under the contract for Longford Medical Centre on Dublin Road, the service provider committed to maintaining the part-time satellite GP service in Lanesborough.
Local Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy said “Ensuring that health services are easily accessible at a local level by those who need it is essential.
“I have advocated for health services in Longford town and in surrounding areas such as Lanesborough and will continue to do so.
“I have been in regular communication with the HSE who confirmed in both April and May that there would be no change to service provision in Lanesborough under the incoming GP at the time.”
“Following further concerns raised by constituents regarding service provision, I again sought clarification from the HSE.
“They have confirmed that the service is continuing but now operates on a by appointment basis through a semi-automated telephone system managed from the Longford clinic. This arrangement is in line with HSE guidelines.”
“I remain committed to ensuring that people have access to healthcare services locally. I will continue to raise concerns brought to me by constituents.
“It is important accurate information is available so people know what services they can access.”
The HSE confirmed that the Lanesborough GP service operates on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, staff are onsite at these times provided that appointments have been scheduled in advance.