Paediatric at Newtownmountkennedy Primary Care

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Community medical doctors

Community child health receive child health referrals primarily from PHNS. GP’s and other primary care disciplines sometimes refer. Second tier audiometry clinics run for children over 4 years of age School immunisation program: Primary program: MMR and tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio. Secondary program: HPV vaccine x 2 and tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis with a second visit for HPV2 and Men ACWY. Immunisation queries from public. Disabled drivers primary medical certificate. People with a permanent severe disability can apply for this certificate which entitles them to tax exemptions on vehicle purchase.

Paediatric

0 -12 years is the target age. 0 -5 years is mainly of paediatrics developmental. Children are seen and a decision is made to refer on or advise and discharge. A minority of children are for review. Children > 4 years are accepted for audiometry. All ages are accepted for prrimary medical certificate assessment.

Referrals and Appointments

Internal directions

Check in at the primary care reception on the first floor (lifts available). Take a seat in the waiting area. The receptionist will notify the relevant therapy of your arrival and a member of staff will meet you and direct you to the appropriate room for your appointment.

Service delivery type

Face to face

Catchment area

North Wicklow