New doctors office in charlesland

conlof

One of the present tenents in the charlesland shopping area was telling me that the old dry cleaners is to be taken over by a G.P. and converted into a surgery. I think this would be a great development and, I for one, will be using their services. Much as I like them in the greystones medical centre it would be a damn shame if the docs failed due to lack of patronage

Charlie-Bravo

I understand there is medical centre use for the first floor unit above...the current use as retail would not permited Doctor's Surgery AFAIK and planning permission for a change of use would be required!

onefinemorning

I heard the same rumour over the weekend and it seems to be confirmed by a planning application notice on the window of the old Dry Cleaners

Think it's a great idea - will only enhance the Charlesland Centre

Charlie-Bravo

http://www.wicklow.ie/eplan41/FileRefDetails.aspx?file_number=102032&LASiteID=0

File is in pre-validation...I don't see why they need to use the retail unit when there is already a designated medical centre above. If granted I am thinking this is bad planning.

So what happens when the big medical centre does eventually open and put this little guy out of business.

ciaran67

conlof wrote: »

One of the present tenents in the charlesland shopping area was telling me that the old dry cleaners is to be taken over by a G.P. and converted into a surgery. I think this would be a great development and, I for one, will be using their services. Much as I like them in the greystones medical centre it would be a damn shame if the docs failed due to lack of patronage

Wonder can we get him to open a bar aswell

mikedragon32

ciaran67 wrote: »

Wonder can we get him to open a bar aswell

Then he could prescribe beer and we could all get it on DPS or medical card!

LEIN

mikedragon32 wrote: »

Then he could prescribe beer and we could all get it on DPS or medical card!

lol



I would welcome that development. Some in this area believe they have a monopoly and have no phone or people manners.

wicklowdub

astrofluff wrote: »

So what happens when the big medical centre does eventually open and put this little guy out of business.

You'd presume that no other similar venture would be allowed to open as part of a lease agreement.

conlof

The lift for the medical centre is too narrow to allow wheelchairs, thence the empty unit

Charlie-Bravo

conlof wrote: »

The lift for the medical centre is too narrow to allow wheelchairs, thence the empty unit

I wouldn't believe that for one minute...I don't think any architect/designer would miss a trick and not comply with Part M of the Building Regulations.

Anyway...where is this lift? is it even installed?

cavemeister

Not being a fly in the ointment, quite possibly a medical centre will open and being the typical "screw you" country we have become, will charge €65 a pop and wonder why they have gone under in 6 months time!

conlof

I don't think any architect/designer would miss a trick and not comply with Part M of the Building Regulations


In any other country i'd agree, but here i can't say i'm surprised

birdwatcher

cavemeister wrote: »

Not being a fly in the ointment, quite possibly a medical centre will open and being the typical "screw you" country we have become, will charge €65 a pop and wonder why they have gone under in 6 months time!

I am a qualified diagnostician (sic). I can quite easily see that everyone here is sick.....sick of the lack of public hostelry in Charlesland.

For that reason, and as an introductory offer, I'm prescribing EVERYONE licence to go out and drown their sorrows this weekend.
I won't be charging for the pleasure of diagnosing your problem on this occasion, but further consultation will require the need for formalised billing.

ciaran67

birdwatcher wrote: »

I am a qualified diagnostician (sic). I can quite easily see that everyone here is sick.....sick of the lack of public hostelry in Charlesland.

For that reason, and as an introductory offer, I'm prescribing EVERYONE licence to go out and drown their sorrows this weekend.
I won't be charging for the pleasure of diagnosing your problem on this occasion, but further consultation will require the need for formalised billing.

Ahh Father Jack and Georgie Best's doc is in the house!

Charlie-Bravo

I see this has been granted....three conditions, one of which says :

Details of advertising signs shall be submitted to the Planning Authority for its agreement within one month of the date of this permission.

Not too sure why they only allow a month...anyone any ideas as to why such a time period is specified ?

chocgirl

Will be interesting to see if it takes off, you'd imagine there's always demand for a doctor nearby but we'll see. Out of interest does anyone know how well the pharmacy is doing? It always seems really quiet!

onefinemorning

Anybody know who the doctors are??

Word is that they are two local docs

Merrilady

A doc would be great, I rang a surgery in the town as I need to get blood tests done and the best apnt they could give me was 10 days later - Wouldnt wanna be sick eh

Blandpebbles

Blood Tests arent a medical emergency are they?

With Greystones Surgery and always get an appointment within 24 hours.

Merrilady

Blandpebbles wrote: »

Blood Tests arent a medical emergency are they?

Not really a nice comment to make.

Blandpebbles

No offense intended, just pointing out that Blood Tests in most cases wouldn't be an emergency so the Doctor's will prioritise for urgent cases.

onefinemorning

So looks like progress is being made.

Was passing by and saw the builders in there.

Also the website www.charleslandmedicalcentre.ie is active

GAN

Dr O'Dwyer is lovely, I've been to see her a few times at the surgery down near the harbour. Hope it goes well for her

Charlie-Bravo

Just checked the prices on the link...cheaper than all others around at €50 per consultation. Perhaps will give the other surgeries a kick in the back side on price.

chocgirl

Competition can't do any harm anyway. I'd be surprised if many people switch though, people are surprisingly loyal if they have a good GP, even it they're more expensive.

loyatemu

chocgirl wrote: »

people are surprisingly loyal if they have a good GP, even it they're more expensive.

its not that surprising - your relationship with your GP is a highly personal thing, its not worth switching for the sake of €5 per visit.

The problem with GP prices is nationwide - they're all too expensive, €50 is still a ridiculous price.

onefinemorning

Well I think it can only be a bonus having doctors nearby, according to the website they have early morning and evening appointments which are often hard to get with my own doctor.

Ruthie Ruth

anybody have email address for the new doc or even know the name??

wingding

@Ruth If you look further up this thread you will see their website address. All the info should be there.

Pipasawrus

Hope it goes well for both Doctors, they deserve every success. Have been fortunate enough to have had treatment from both of them, and they have always been first class. Would recommend them to anybody.
Good Luck

MrsA

Hope that the patients park within the shopping centre car park and not outside our house like people do when they are going to Superquinn. Us in the first row of the Grove get a lot of random parkers!

Annasopra

loyatemu wrote: »

its not that surprising - your relationship with your GP is a highly personal thing, its not worth switching for the sake of 5 per visit.

The problem with GP prices is nationwide - they're all too expensive, 50 is still a ridiculous price.

My GP in Bray charges 60 per visit

Okalu

Registered earlier with Dr. O'Dwyer. She is so nice, had been to both Docs in the old practice and found them both really good. The place looks lovely. Child friendly too. Much easier than hauling a wriggly baby up the stairs in the other practice. Hope they do well!

wicklowgal

So glad to see the 2 ladies out on their own. I've also registered myself there just today. Both Catherine and Siobhan are top class doctors and lovely women. I hope they'll do really well for themselves.

sso

I am so delighted that we have a doctor here in Charlesland. I registered with them and had a check up. Definitely the best GP experience I have ever had! They went through everything efficiently, I could ask any questions I wanted, I didn't feel rushed (or overly delayed or quizzed) and they didn't charge a fortune. It is definitely good to get in at the start of a new practice too as you build a relationship with the GP. Felt more of a blow in in my previous place (although I had no specific complaint).

I recommend them as they are not just convenient but also excellent. Delighted to finally have found a GP I am really happy with on my doorstep.

Pablo Sanchez

Was there on Wednesday for my first GP visit in a couple of years, excellent service, both Dr's are great and fabulous service.

Last Out

astrofluff wrote: »

Just checked the prices on the link...cheaper than all others around at €50 per consultation. Perhaps will give the other surgeries a kick in the back side on price.

I have been charged extra 30 Euro for second day visit due to the side effect of medication I got prescribed a day before. A bit mean... :cool:

The Guide

Is there a charge for the meet & greet visit when you register?

Annasopra

I've deleted a number of posts. It's better not to name people here.