Are you eligible for free GP visits?
This expansion will increase the qualifying financial threshold for a means tested GP visit card in two phases. From 11 September 2023, free GP care is expanded to 215,000 people aged between 8 and 69 on a means tested basis. From 13 November 2023, it will be expanded to 215,000 more people on a means tested basis.
You must already be a registered patient of the practice.
People aged up to 69 and parents of children aged 8 and up can apply for a means tested GP visit card on the HSE website. The means test assessment considers a persons or family’s circumstances, income and expenses. As well as assessing various kinds of income, a means test assessment considers personal situation, including dependent children and living situation, plus expenses such as rent or mortgage and childcare costs.
The weekly income threshold for a single person living alone increased from €304 to €361 in the first phase and will increase to €418 in the second.
The weekly income threshold for a single person living with family increased from €271 to €322 in the first phase and will increase to €373 in the second.
The weekly income threshold for a couple without dependent(s), a couple with dependent(s) or a one parent family, increased from €441 to €524 in the first phase and will increase to €607 in the second.
Under 8s GP visit card
All children under 8 are entitled to free GP appointments with a GP visit card. You can register your child with the HSE here. You must register to avail of this service.
You must be registered patients of the practice.
You do not need to register for a new GP visit card if your child:
- is under 6 and has a GP visit card
- was under 6 on 1 July 2023
Their old card will automatically be extended. They will have free GP care until they are 8.
Staff News
Dundrum Family Practice has been serving the community of Dundrum for over 50 years. Originally opened by Dr Tom Shaw and now run by Dr Paul McCormick and his wife, Nurse Blaithin McCormick.
Dr Maire Dumbleton and Dr Fiona Barnes, currently on maternity leave until October 2023, join Dr McCormick and together offer a wide range of patient services. Dr.Barnes has an interest in Women’s Health, including Mirena and Implanon insertion and menopause, and is available Tuesday to Friday.
We are a training practice and are delighted to host our registrar, Dr Eoin McHugh, this year.
Opening Hours
Monday – Morning 9.30-12.30 Afternoon 2.30-5.30
Tuesday – Morning 9.30-12.30 Afternoon 2.30-5.30
Wednesday – Morning only – 9.30-12.30
Thursday – Morning 9.30-12.30 Afternoon 2.30-5.30
Friday – Morning 9.30-12.30 Afternoon 2.30-5.30
Closed weekends and Bank Holidays
You may book an appointment by contacting our reception via phone at 012984214 during opening hours or via email at dundrumfamilypractice@gmail.com.
We apologise to those who are having difficulty contacting us or getting timely appointments of late. We are working to improve this but will not tolerate any abuse towards staff members.
After hours call 01 209 4021 or 01 453 9333
Per new HSE guidelines, masks are no longer mandatory within the practice. Masks are available on request for those who prefer to wear them.