GALWAY WESTDOC SERVICE EXPECTS SPIKE IN ACTIVITY OVER CHRISTMAS PERIOD

Date Published: 24-Dec-2012

The Christmas out-of-hours doctor service, Westdoc, begins at 6 this evening (Dec 24).

Westdoc is urging people to only phone if there is a genuine emergency or serious illness over the holiday period, to ensure the service operates efficiently.

Cover comes into effect from this evening (Christmas eve) to operate over a total of three public holidays between now and the new year, in addition to the usual evening and weekend service.

Those in need of urgent medical care over the festive season are advised to contact Westdoc on 1850 36 5000.

CEO of Westdoc, Siobhan O' Sullivan says the primary concern is to provide urgent GP care and a spike in activity is expected during the holiday season.