Vhi SwiftCare Clinics: Dealing with minor injuries and illnesses within 1 hour
What are Vhi SwiftCare clinics?
Vhi SwiftCare Clinics provide walk-in medical care for minor illnesses and injuries and we aim to
treat you within one hour. The clinics are open 365 days a year and no appointment is needed.
Vhi SwiftCare Clinics: Dealing with minor injuries and illnesses within 1 hour
Who can use them?
Anyone can use the facilities, not just Vhi Healthcare members.
How does it work?
- Patients are assessed by a medical practitioner upon arrival.
- If necessary, x-rays and follow-up treatment such as plastering and stitches are available on-site.
- Follow-up clinics with orthopaedic and other specialists are available.
- Where necessary, onward referrals are made.
- Vhi SwiftCare Clinics complement the services of your GP and you will be referred back to your GP for ongoing care where appropriate.
What's treated?
Minor injuries or illness that requires treatment ASAP. For example:
- Sprains or possible breaks
- Minor burns
- Cuts that may need a stitch
- Minor eye & ear conditions
- Sports injuries
- General medical conditions
What's not treated?
- Chest pain
- Severe breathing difficulty
- Acute or severe stomach pain
- Severe burns
- Loss of consciousness
- Pregnancy related conditions
- Serious head and neck injuries
- Any problems with infants under 12 months
How much does it cost?
Initial consultation is €120.
Further treatment or tests incur the following charges:
| X-ray | €85 - €100 |
| Blood test | €30 - €50 |
| Stitches | €60 - €90 |
| Plastering | €60 |
Additional services available by appointment only include:
| Paediatrician |
| Orthopaedic Consultant |
| Sports Medicine Specialist |
| Physiotherapist |
| General Dentistry - walk in services also available at Dundrum. |
| Minor Procedures e.g. treatment for ingrown toenails, removal of warts, cysts and small lesions. |
| Ultrasound |
Email:
info@vhiswiftcare.ie
Clinic opening times are as follows:
Dundrum, Swords and Cork Clinics - 8am to 10pm, 7 days per week
DCU - 10am to 9pm, 7 days per week
They can be contacted directly by calling 1890 866966
To ensure utmost patient safety we are not in a position to respond to medical queries by email.
From 1st January 2009, all Vhi Healthcare LifeStage Choices members will get €75 off the initial consultation fee of €120 at any of the 4 Vhi SwiftCare Clinics.