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HSE Midlands Asking People To Consider Treatment Options Ahead Of Busy Weekend

Friday, 14 March 2025 13:44

The HSE wants everyone to aware of what their options are if they take ill over the long weekend.

Ahead of the St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday weekend, the HSE Midlands wants to remind the public 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 
  • 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. 

  • HSE Injury Units

An Injury Unit can treat a wide range of injuries such as broken bones, dislocations, sprains and strains, minor burns and scalds for all patients. All units have access to x-ray and basic diagnostic services. 

HSE Midlands is asking people to consider all healthcare options at this time including the injury units located in Mullingar, Roscommon, Naas and Nenagh.

1.     Regional Hospital Mullingar Injury Unit

Charter Medical Private Hospital, Ballinderry, Mullingar, Westmeath, N91 FE40

Monday, 8am to 7.30pm
Tuesday, 8am to 7.30pm
Wednesday, 8am to 7.30pm
Thursday, 8am to 7.30pm
Friday, 2pm to 8pm
Saturday, 10am to 5.30pm
Sunday, 10am to 5.30pm

St Patrick's Bank Holiday: 17 March 2025, 10am to 5.30pm

Service Available To: Age 16 and older

Phone: 044 938 5331

2.     Nenagh Injury Unit

Tyone, Nenagh, Tipperary, E45 PT86

Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, including Bank Holidays

Service Available To: Adults and children aged 5 and older

Phone: 067 423 11

3.     Roscommon Injury Unit

Roscommon University Hospital, Athlone Road, Roscommon, F42 AX61

Monday to Sunday 8am to 8pm, including Bank Holidays

Service Available To: Adults and children aged 5 and older

Phone: 090 663 2212

4.   Naas Hospital Injury Unit

Vista Primary Care Centre, Ballymore Eustace Road, Naas, Kildare, W91 X38W

Monday to Sunday 10am to 8pm. Service Available To: Age 16 and older

Phone: 045 872 135

  • Emergency Departments treat seriously ill patients. Visit an ED or call 999 or 112 if someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. Those with less severe injuries and symptoms may have to wait to be seen in Emergency Departments

Carole Broadbank, Integrated Healthcare Area Manager, HSE Midlands said, “Whilst we fully appreciate that everyone will want to enjoy their weekend, however we would appeal to everyone to do so in a safe and enjoyable way. All patients who present to our emergency departments will be seen and treated, with the sickest and most urgent patients being prioritised. However, patients presenting with non-urgent injuries may face longer waiting times, depending on the number of patients attending and the severity of patient illnesses. Any patient who needs emergency hospital care will be seen and we would urge such patients not to delay attending the ED. Do not delay in seeking medical attention if you suspect you are having a heart attack or stroke, please dial 999 or 112 in an emergency.”

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