DOCTORS &
MEDICAL CARDS
LOCAL MEDICAL SERVICES + PAYMENT SCHEMES
LOCAL MEDICAL SERVICES
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PAYMENT SCHEMES

At Reens we are frequently asked about various Government payment schemes.
We have listed them below with links underlined to the relevant websites, where you can find up to date information.
Also listed are contact information for local Doctors, Dentists and our in house Physiotherapist, Optician, Audiologist and Counsellor.
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GP DOCTOR
Name: Dr. Patrick + Michael Casey
Phone: 029 70051
Surgery: Tullig, Millstreet, Co. Cork.
GP DOCTOR
Name: Dr. Christine Walsh
Phone: 029 70124
Surgery: Claragh Medical Centre, Killarney Road, Millstreet, Co. Cork
GP OUT OF HOURS
South Doc Website
Phone: 1850 335999
Surgery: Kanturk, Macroom, Mallow, Killarney
DENTIST
Name: Con Creedon
Phone: 029 70367
Surgery: The Square, Millstreet, Co. Cork.
DRUGS PAYMENT SCHEME (DPS):
Under the Drugs Payment Scheme, an individual or family in Ireland should not pay more than €144 each month for approved prescribed medicines for that person and his or her family. This is not means tested and everyone is entitled to a DPS card. Application forms are available instore.
MEDICAL CARD:
Medical Card holders are entitled to prescription medicines, hospital care and a range of other benefits free of charge or at a lower cost than normal.
Most people who get a Medical Card do so because their income is below a certain level.
From December 1st 2013, prescription charges for Medical Card holders are now €2.50 per item – capped at a maximum of €25.00 per month per family.
GP VISIT CARDS:
GP Visit Card holders can visit their family doctor for free. You must pay for prescribed drugs, medicines and other health services similar to others who don’t have a Medical Card. However, you are entitled to a Drugs Payment Scheme Card if you don’t already have one.
FREE GP CARE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 6:
With the GP Visit card under 6’s your child will get free GP visits, assessments at age 2 and 5 & care for children with asthma. For more info see www.gpvisitcard.ie
EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE CARD:
The European Health Insurance Card or EHIC (formerly the E111 form) allows the holder to access health care services when travelling to or on holiday in another EU or EEA country.
Anyone who is living in Ireland or intends to live here for a year can apply for an EHIC.
LONG TERM ILLNESS CARDS (LTI):
Individuals with certain long-term illnesses or disabilities are entitled to apply for the Long Term Illness Scheme and will be supplied with a Long Term Illness book. This book allows you to get all medicines and appliances directly related to the treatment of your illness, free of charge. It is not means tested and is separate from the Medical Card Scheme and the GP Visit Card Scheme.
LTI scheme covers the following illnesses:
- Acute Leukaemia
- Mental handicap
- Cerebral Palsy
- Mental Illness (in a person under 16)
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Muscular Dystrophies
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Parkinsonism
- Epilepsy
- Phenylketonuria
- Haemophilia
- Spina Bifida
- Hydrocephalus
- Conditions arising from the use of Thalidomide
LIFE
PARTNERS

We have four complementary medical services provided upstairs above the Pharmacy.
Access is by a separate door located at the front of the premises for your privacy.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Rory O’SullivanIIPT (NIM) Ph.Th.M. MMII GRAD operates a regular clinic, Monday to Saturday by appointment, at our pharmacy. Rory specialises in sports injuries, muscle, ligament & joint injuries & deep tissue massage. To make an appointment please ring 086 0585704 or email Rory at rogcorney [at] hotmail [dot] com
COUNSELLOR
Ronnie Lyons, B.A.(Hons.) Counselling & Psychotherapy, provides a safe and confidential space to talk about and work through life challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, low self esteem, grief and loss, traumatic events, sexuality & gender identity and relationship difficulties. For a daytime or evening appointment please ring 086 3525097 or email Ronnie at lyonsv99 [at] gmail [dot] com
EYESIGHT TEST
Stack O’Brien Opticians operate a regular monthly clinic, by appointment, at our pharmacy. Full eye examinations, driving license reports, supply spectacles, emergency repairs. Fully registered with the Association of Optometrists Ireland. To make an appointment, please call them on 064 6636477
HEARING TEST
Mr. Viru Bamarde is a clinical audiologist who has worked for ten years with the HSE. He conducts diagnostic audiology clinics in East Village Medical centre Douglas and Reens Millstreet. Viru specialises in hearing tests for adults and children. Also Ear wax removal, Tinnitus management, hearing aids, cochlear implants. For an appointment call 086 4562732
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