Health Supports

The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides public health and social care services to everyone living in Ireland.

Information about the public healthcare system and common health topics is available in several languages here: Public healthcare system information.

A guide on the Irish Health System for refugees and other migrants, translated into multiple languages, can be accessed here: Irish health system- guide for refugees and other migrants. 

There are GP clinics available for Roma communities, protection applicants and undocumented migrants only (those without access to primary care service).

Further information can be found 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. 

If you are a Beneficiary of Temporary Protection (BOTP) or an International Protection applicant (IRPP), you can access free or low-cost healthcare services through the HSE. 

Your first step is to apply for a Medical Card, which provides free GP visits, hospital care, prescriptions, and dental treatment (through approved dentists).
Apply for a medical card online or by post here: Applying for a Medical Card 
You can check the status of your application and find additional details here: Medical Card Application Information
If you need help applying, you can contact the Medical Card Registration Unit on 0818 22 44 78 (Monday - Friday, 8am-8pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm). 

Local Health Services in Longford

Your Local Health Office is your first point of contact for community health and personal social services. 

Longford Primary Care Centre
Dublin Road, Longford Town, N39 H9V3
Telephone: 043 335 0152

Ballymahon Primary Care Centre
Main Street, Ballymahon, N39 Y8N3
Telephone: 090 643 2355

Primary Care Centres provide services such as public health nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and social work support. 

Dental Services and Treatment

Information about public dental services is available here: HSE Dental Services and Treatment

For Medical Card holders in County Longford, the following clinics provide dental treatment under the HSE scheme:

  • Gannon Dental Surgery
    Station House, Earl Street, Longford, N39 XK40
    Telephone: 043 334 1510
  • Longford Dental Care
    3 New Street, Longford Town, N39 K8N4
    Telephone: 043 334 8131

Pregnancy and Child Health

The HSE provides a range of free resources for pregnancy, birth, and early childhood. 

My Pregnancy Book (English and Arabic)

Pregnancy and Birth Information 

Advice on caring for babies and children:
HSE Advice on Caring for babies and children
HSE My Child 0 to 2 years book
My Child 0 to 2 years (Arabic)
HSE My Child 2 to 5 years book
My child 2 to 5 years book (Arabic)

If you need support, contact your local Public Health Nurse through your GP or Primary Care Centre. 

Supports for Older People

For those aged 55 and over, the HSE provides information and links to community supports, home care, day centres, and transport options. 

For those over 55, please see the HSE Directory of Supports and Services for Older People in Longford and Westmeath. 

Urgent and Emergency Care

If you need urgent medical attention outside of regular GP hours, contact:

Midoc GP Out of Hours Service (Longford/Westmeath)
Telephone: 1800 302 702

For hospital emergency departments (open 24/7):

Regional Hospital Mullingar
Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Telephone: 044 933 4000

Portiuncula University Hospital
Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
Telephone: 090 964 8200

Mental Health Supports

If you are feeling low, anxious, or struggling to cope, the following supports are available:

  • HSE Your Mental Health - Information and advice about maintaining mental wellbeing. 
  • Mental Health Reform have collated a map of Mental Health Services and Supports around Ireland. 
  • Samaritans Ireland - 24 hour emotional support line, call 116 123 (free). 
  • Aware - Support, education and information for those affected by mental health concerns. Helpline: 1800 80 48 48. 
  • Connect Councelling - Free phone counselling for adults affected by trauma, neglect, or abuse in their childhood. Call 1800 477 477. 
  • Irish Red Cross - Ukraine Mental Health Support - Emotional and well-being support for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection and those assisting them. 

Additional Health Resources

Sexual Health and Wellbeing - HSE
Information on contraception, STI testing, and positive sexual health
Also see HSE page on sexual-health sevices. 

Cairde - Health Information and Advocacy. 
Supporting refugees and migrants to access healthcare.

Barnardos - Ukrainian Parents and Children Support Bereavement and trauma supports.
This webpage is in Ukrainian and is a hub for all Barnardos resources translated to Ukrainian. 

HIV Ireland
Support and free testing for people affected by HIV. 

Citizens Information - Health Services
Official public guidance on healthcare entitlements and services in Ireland.