We know minor injuries and illnesses are a pain but getting the treatment you need doesn’t have to be.
With the new Irish Life Health ExpressCare Clinics* in Dublin and Cork you can get fast access to care when you need it. We’re open to Irish Life Health members and non members. We aim to see patients within 1 hour, with no appointment needed, and are here for you 7 days a week. So rest assured, when you need it, we’re there for express care.
Nationwide access to care
As well as that, our members still have access to urgent care in 20 other local Minor Injury Clinics** across Ireland so you’re never far away from help when you need it.
What can be treated at the Irish Life Health ExpressCare clinics
What can be treated:
- Upper and lower limb injuries - Fractures, sprains, strains, swelling, soft tissue injuries, joint and muscular pain
- Sports injuries
- Minor head injuries –facial injuries, ear injuries, nasal trauma & mouth problems
- Minor chest injuries
- Minor burns and scalds
- Minor illnesses (ear infections, skin infections, sore throat, fever etc.)
- Ear wax removal/syringing (16+ years old only)
- Wound care
- Removal of foreign objects from ear/skin
- Animal and insect bites
- Mild allergic reactions
- Mild nose bleeds or mild headaches
What can’t be treated:
- Abdominal or Chest pain
- Serious head injuries - experience loss of consciousness, amnesia, vomiting or limb weakness
- Severe shortness of breath
- Pregnancy related illness
- Gynacology complaints
- Children with:
- non-traumatic limp or non-use of a limb
- medical illness i.e. seizure or respiratory symptom
- injuries following a fall from a height
- serious head injuries
- neck or back pain
- abdominal or chest pain
- breathing difficulties
- injuries due to self-harm of inflicted by others
- need for ear wax removal/syringing
You should attend your nearest hospital or emergency department if you or a person in your care are suffering from any of these issues.
For Irish Life Health members we’ll cover up to the amount detailed on your Table of Cover for each visit, towards the initial consultation and, if deemed necessary the following treatments related to the initial consultation:
- X-ray
- Stitching
- Full cast
- Temporary cast
- Splints
- Crutches
We will not cover the charge for the following take home aids:
- Boots
- Braces
In the Irish Life Health ExpressCare Clinics you only pay the balance due after your level of benefit cover as detailed on your Table of Cover is deducted.
There is no limit to the number of visits you can make to the Irish Life Health ExpressCare clinics.
Members over the age of 12+ months can attend the Irish Life Health ExpressCare Clinics. Payment at the clinic can only be made by card. Cash and cheques are not accepted.
Take a virtual tour of an Irish Life Health ExpressCare Clinic
*Opening hours and Terms and Conditions apply. Clinic may be closed Christmas day depending on location. Service available to age 12+ months. Please refer to your table of cover for details of your cover. Medical services, and specific questions regarding treatments or services, are the responsibility of Affidea Diagnostics Ireland Limited. Irish Life Health is not responsible for the provision of these medical services.
**Opening times may differ for some minor injury clinics. Age restrictions may also apply. Please check these in advance of attending. Please refer to your table of cover to confirm level of cover. Appointment required for CHI Connolly.