Health Supports
The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides public health and social care services to everyone living in Ireland.
There is information about the public healthcare system and common health topics in various languages available here: Public healthcare system information
A guide on the Irish Health system for refugees and other migrants translated into various languages can be accessed here: Irish health system - guide for refugees and other migrants
There are free GP clinics available for Roma communities, protection applicants and undocumented migrants ONLY (those without access to primary care services).
Further information here: Free GP clinics for Roma communities, protection applicants and undocumented migrants ONLY
For Roma communities, specific translated information and video content are also available in English, Romanian, Czech and Slovak at HSE Roma Health
The Citizens Information Board is the statutory body which supports the provision of information, advice and advocacy on a broad range of public and social services.
For further information: Citizens Information: Health
HSE Local Health Offices
Your Local Health Office is your entry point to community health and personal social services. In Westmeath your Local Health Offices are based in:
- Mullingar Primary Care Centre- 044 935 3700. Further information here: Mullingar primary care centre
- Athlone (Clonbrusk) Primary Care Centre- 090 642 4840. Further information here: Clonbrusk primary care centre Athlone
On arrival in Ireland you can apply for a Medical card. This card gives you access to medical services, prescription medicines and hospital care for free and you can apply online or by post. In order to qualify for one your weekly income must be under a certain amount. The HSE will complete a means test to check your income.
You can apply for the medical card here Applying for a medical card
You can find further information including how to check the status of your application here Medical card application information
Dental Services and Treatment
Information can be accessed through the HSE here: HSE Dental services and treatment
Dental services for those with Medical cards:
Gannon Dental Surgery, Station House, Earl Street, Longford N91 XK40. Contact: (043)3341510.
Maguire Dental Care, Green Road, Mullingar N91 XK40. Contact: (044)938 5459 or info@maguiredentalcare.ie
Truly Dental, Church Street, Moate Co. Westmeath N37 P230. Contact: (090) 648 2052 or moate@trulydental.ie
Pregnancy and children: resources relating to pregnancy and healthcare for children:
HSE Pregnancy and birth information
HSE Advice on caring for babies and children
HSE My Child 0 to 2 years book
My child 0 to 2 years book (Arabic)
HSE My Child 2 to 5 years book
My child 2 to 5 years book (Arabic)
For those over 55 please see here for HSE Directory of Supports and Services for older people in Westmeath.
For urgent and emergency care out of hours please choose service local to you:
GP out of hours service Athlone Midoc Athlone
GP out of hours service Mullingar Midoc Mullingar
Emergency Department Mullingar, open 24/7: Regional Hospital Mullingar Emergency Department
Emergency Department Tullamore, open 24/7: Regional Hospital Tullamore Emergency Department
Emergency Department Ballinasloe, open 24/7: Portiuncula University Hospital Emergency Department
Patient transport:
The Order of Malta Ireland provide patient transport to people who require medical transport to and from hospital appointments. Requests should be submitted via email - if you receive a letter for a hospital appointment please include a copy of the appointment letter in the email as well as your current address/location. If they have availability, the Order of Malta will provide transport to and from the appointment.
Order of Malta Mullingar -Duty Officer for Patient Transfer – Katie
Email: mullingar.duties@orderofmalta.ie
Phone: 087 940 5547
Order of Malta Athlone -Duty Officer for Patient Transfer – Darragh
Email: athlone.duties@orderofmalta.ie
Phone: 087 940 3489
Further info: Order of Malta
Other resources:
Safetynet Primary Care is a medical charity that delivers quality care to those marginalized in society without access to healthcare in Dublin. Further information here: Safetynet open access clinics DUBLIN
Sexual Health & Wellbeing: Information from the HSE to help people living in Ireland to experience positive sexual health and wellbeing. Get information on common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Ireland, free home STI tests, free contraception, and information on support services available: Sexual Health and Wellbeing
Cairde is a community health development organisation working across Ireland who operate Health Information and Advocacy Service. They are dedicated to reducing health inequalities among minority ethnic communities in Ireland. Further information here: Cairde
ISPCC Childline offers a confidential 24-hour listening online, Text and Chat service for children and young people up to the age of 18 to talk about any issue.
Further information here: ISPCC Childline
Barnardos Bereavement Service provides trauma and grief support for Ukrainian parents. This webpage is in Ukrainian and is a hub for all Barnardos resources translated to Ukrainian.
Further information here: Support for bereaved Ukrainian children and families - Barnardos
Barnardos Bereavement Support for Ukrainian children and families
HIV Ireland support and advocate for individuals living with HIV in Ireland. They provide rapid HIV and other STI screening services at community locations in Dublin and surrounding counties. Further information here: HIV Ireland
Mental health supports:
Not feeling yourself? Find support, information and advice about your mental health and wellbeing from the HSE here: yourmentalhealth.ie
Mental health reform have collated a map of Mental Health Services and Supports Around Ireland available here: Mental Health Services and Supports Around Ireland
The Irish Red Cross offers a range of mental health and wellbeing supports for people who have fled from Ukraine to Ireland and for the professionals and volunteers who support them. Further Information here: Irish Red Cross- Ukraine Support Mental Health
Samaritans Ireland offer emotional support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to anyone who is in distress, lonely, struggling to cope or feeling suicidal. Call any time, day or night for free on 116 123
Further information here: Samaritans: how we can help
Aware provide free support, education and information to those impacted by mental health concerns.
For information or to find a local support group, visit www.aware.ie
Connect Counselling is an additional service to the HSE’s National Counselling Service which provides free face to face and phone counselling for people who have suffered abuse, trauma, or neglect in their childhood.
Further information: Connect Counselling