COVID CERTS/PASSPORTS
The HSE are posting out Covid Certs to Patients that have been vaccinated in a GP / Pharmacy Setting.
The Doctors have NO control/input regarding these certs.
Patients vaccinated through HSE portals will receive their certs by email (from the HSE)
If you don't receive it by email it will be posted to your home address.
Thanks
Scholarstown Family Practice
Rachel Kirwan of Orlagh Meadows, Knocklyon received her 2nd dose Pfizer this morning and was our 1000th vaccination. 
Covid Vaccinations
We have received a huge number of calls/emails in the last few weeks , patients looking for "SPARE" vaccines.
We have now finished our vaccination clinics.
If you have not been contacted by our staff with an appointment then you must wait for your age category with the HSE Registration or call HSE Live with your query on 1850 24 1850.
We do not have any left over vaccines and we are not getting anymore delivered from the HSE.
We have vaccinated all our over 70's patients and patients in Cohort 4&7
HSE CYBER ATTACK
Services currently affected by the HSE Cyber Attack...
- Blood Tests - Our usual bloods clinics on Tuesday and Thursday mornings are postponed until further notice.
- Radiology and X-ray services - urgent referrals only. (These can be arranged after HSE IT issues are resolved).
- Social Welfare - electronic certificates cannot be submitted the usual way online. (We can issue a paper cert for posting only).
- COVID-19 Testing - if you have symptoms, please contact your GP. If a test is required, you will be directed to your local walk in testing centre.
HSE Guidelines for Covid Vaccinations in GP Practice
GP's have NO ROLE in the vaccination of patients 60-69.
This group will only include those aged 18-59yrs and includes the below patient group
• Diabetes where the patient has HbA1c > 58mmol/mol in last 12 months
• Obesity where patients have a BMI > 40
• Chronic Respiratory Disease where patient is on home oxygen, pre or post transplantation or with a hospital admission related to disease in past year
• Patients with Prader Willi syndrome
This includes the below patient group, again aged 18-59yrs.
Haematological - within 1 year.
Haematological - within 1 - 5 years.
Non-haematological - within 1 year.
All other cancers on non-hormonal treatment.
Chronic heart (and vascular) disease
Chronic heart disease, for example: heart failure, hypertensive cardiac disease.
Chronic kidney disease with eGFR <30ml/min.
Chronic liver disease, for example: cirrhosis or fibrosis.
Chronic neurological disease or condition
Chronic neurological disease or condition significantly compromising respiratory function and/or the ability to clear secretions, for example: Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy.
Chronic respiratory disease
Other chronic respiratory disease, for example: stable cystic fibrosis, severe asthma (continuous or repeated use of systemic corticosteroids), moderate COPD.
All other diabetes (Type 1 and 2).
Immunocompromise due to disease or treatment, for example: high dose systemic steroids (as defined in Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland Chapter 3), persons living with HIV.
Inherited metabolic diseases*
Disorders of intermediary metabolism not fulfilling criteria for very high risk.
If any of the above applies to you we will be in contact.
Otherwise you register through the HSE Portal as your age category applies.
Rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Ireland - HSE.ie
Vaccine registration HSE Portal Info
COVID 19 VACCINATIONS
We held our first vaccination clinic this morning 4th March 2021 for our over 85 patients.
We look forward to rolling out even more vaccines over the coming weeks and months.
Dr Alan Byrne, Nurse Catriona Keye Dr Anya Bowers
Scholarstown Secretaries Helen & Kathleen working the desk
Evelyn Keegan
Joan Griffin
Raymond Church
Elizabeth Barnes
June Deane
Scholarstown Secretary Kathleen with Patrick Joseph Moran
Joseph Phillips
Eilis and Joseph Stanley
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Covid Information
Scholarstown Family Practice Surgery
IMPORTANT!!
PLEASE CALL 01-4936711 before attending.
Attending the Surgery
DO
WEAR FACE MASK
SOCIAL DISTANCE
HAND SANITIZE
DONT
WEAR FACE SHIELD
WEAR GLOVES
DROP IN
- Repeat Prescriptions can be arranged over the phone 01-4936711.
Prescriptions are then emailed to your local Pharmacy. Please provide details. - Usual €20 applies. This can be paid in advance over the phone with a card.
- If you request a NON COVID related telephone call/consult from a GP please be advised there will be a reduced fee charge of €45.
Thank you for your cooperation
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Scholarstown Family Practice has been serving the local community for more than 20 years in General Practice, Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy and Occupational Health.
We pride ourselves on patient care and have equipped our surgery to the highest standard. This means we can offer a wide variety of services in a friendly environment.
We run many clinics for the management of chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes and offer a wide variety of other medical services including antenatal and postnatal care, minor surgery, childhood vaccinations and well-person check-ups.
(Site updated 16/07/2021)