We are now taking bookings for our Flu Vaccine Clinics

Please phone reception 061 378 241

Who can get a free flu vaccine ?

aged 65 years and older
aged 2 to 17 years
a healthcare worker
pregnant
living in a nursing home or other long-term care facility
in regular contact with pigs, poultry or waterfowl
chronic heart disease, including acute coronary syndrome
chronic liver disease
chronic kidney failure
chronic respiratory disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, moderate or severe asthma, or bronchopulmonary dysplasia
chronic neurological disease including multiple sclerosis, hereditary and degenerative disorders of the central nervous system
diabetes
Down syndrome
haemoglobinopathies
a body mass index (BMI) over 40
immunosuppression due to disease or treatment (including asplenia or hyposplenism, and all cancer patients)
children with a moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorder such as cerebral palsy
children on long-term aspirin therapy
any condition that can compromise respiratory function, like spinal cord injury, seizure disorder or other neuromuscular disorder, especially people also attending special schools or day centres

All surgeries are made by appointment only.

Appointments can be made by telephone or by visiting the practice reception. Please make a separate appointment for each person attending. When making your appointment you may be asked the nature of your visit. Please be aware that any information you give us is understood by our staff to be of a highly confidential nature.

Our opening hours are from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Morning Appointments:
Mon – Fri 9:00 – 12:00

Afternoon Appointments:
Mon – Fri 2:30 – 17:00

Please note that while we close daily from 12.30pm-2.00pm, a doctor is available to take any emergency calls between these times.

When making an appointment please let the receptionist know if it is an emergency or if you have serious concern about your health. This will enable us to manage your call appropriately.

Medical emergencies will be dealt with promptly at all times. Please call and let the receptionist know of the emergency and they will advise accordingly.

DOCTOR ON CALL – SHANNONDOC

Doctor on Call – ShannonDoc

Please phone ShannonDoc at 0818-123500.

Newport Medical Centre is a member of ShannonDoc , who provide out of hours GP services when your own surgery is closed.

ShannonDoc runs 6pm – 8am Monday – Friday and 24hrs at weekends and bank holidays

ShannonDoc is not a replacement for the emergency services. If you require emergency treatment you should contact the emergency services on 999 or go straight to the nearest Emergency Department.