The links below lead to websites and information leaflets that we recommend to our patients. They cover a range of issues from common medical conditions to useful sites where you can apply on-line for a medical card, or download a form for state benefits such as maternity benefit or sickness benefits.
Please take time to have a look through these sites which provide a wealth of useful information.
Women’s Health
Cervical screening: www.cervicalcheck.ie
Breast screening: www.breastcheck.ie
Cervical cancer vaccine: www.hse.ie
Galway Rape Crisis Centre: www.galwayrcc.org
Crisis Pregnancy Agency: www.crisispregnancy.ie
Family Planning
For information on contraception please visit:
Antenatal Care
For useful advice on pregnancy and antenatal care visit:
www.rollercoaster.ie
For information about antenatal screening available in Ireland, visit the following sites:
www.ismybabyhealthy.ie
www.imff.ie
For advice on breastfeeding visit:
www.breastfeeding.ie
Child Health and Parenting
For information on childhood immunisations and vaccinations in Ireland please follow this link:
www.immunisation.ie
Some helpful parenting websites are:
www.eumom.ie
www.ndc.ie
www.spunout.ie
To visit a site dedicated to fathers-to-be and new fathers visit:
www.dad.ie
Marriage and Relationship Counselling:
www.accord.ie
Men’s Health
Mental Health
Aware (Depression):
www.aware.ie
Alcoholics Anonymous:
www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie
Samaritans:
www.samaritans.org
To find a counsellor or psychotherapist:
www.iacp.ie
Student Health
For useful information on common student health problems from acne to exam stress take a look at the following useful sites:
Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Health
For useful sites on staying healthy visit:
Gay Switchboard Dublin:
www.gayswitchboard.ie
GLEN (Gay and Lesbian equality network):
www.glen.ie
Travel Health
Department of Foreign Affairs Travel Advice:
www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=275
Centre for Disease Control & Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/
Sexual Health
Think Contraception
http://www.thinkcontraception.ie/
Health Services in Ireland
For information on health services in Ireland, medical cards, health entitlements etc.
please visit the Health Service Executive site:
For advice on applying for a medical card:
www.medicalcard.ie
To apply for an European Health Insurance Card (formerly E1-11) for use while on holiday in Europe click here:
www.ehic.ie
For advice on all aspects of Public service information visit the Citizens Information website at:
www.citizensinformation.ie
For information about General Practice and General Practitioners in Ireland visit:
www.icgp.ie
Advice for a Healthy Lifestyle
Dietary Advice
To find a dietician in Ireland and for advice on healthy eating visit:
www.indi.ie
For simple healthy eating advice have a look here:
www.safefood.eu
Advice to Help Quit Smoking
For advice on stopping smoking and information on the national smokers quitline look at:
Advice on Asthma
For advice on this common respiratory condition visit:
Advice on Heart Disease
To keep your heart healthy take a look at the following useful sites:
Advice on Diabetes
For information about diabetes visit:
Advice on Common Skin Conditions
For advice on common skin conditions take a look at these:
General Medical Information
Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (USA):
www.cdc.gov
Medical Textbook:
www.merckmanuals.com/professional
Netdoctor:
www.netdoctor.co.uk
Condition Information Leaflets
All About Medicines
Find information about the medication you have been started on at these sites: