HSE Calls For Shannondoc To Review Decision On Clare Services

The HSE MidWest has called on Shannondoc to review their decision to scale back services in Clare.

The HSE MidWest has called on Shannondoc to review their decision to scale back services in Clare.

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THE GP out-of-hours co-op has reduced services in its Kilrush, Ennistymon and Killaloe offices, saying it doesn't have enough doctors to provide out-of-hours cover.

However, the HSE has now revealed that the number of GPs in Clare has dropped by only two in the past six years, although it does recognise recruitment issues in some areas.

HSE Mid West Chief Officer Bernard Gloster hopes Shannondoc can look at its own systems to see if a solution can be found