Blackrock Health Emergency Departments offer access to expert medical care when you need it most. At our three hospitals in Dublin and Galway, we are dedicated to providing urgent and compassionate care. We offer you fast-track access to our diagnostic tests and procedures.
In our hospitals you will always be seen by a consultant with specialist training in Emergency Medicine ensuring you receive accurate and timely diagnosis. Whether you need emergency care for a minor issue or a more serious condition involving onward admission to the hospital, our team is here to provide you with the best possible care and support.
Cases will be triaged based on clinical assessment.
- Acute medical and surgical emergencies
- Minor Injuries – sprains, strains and wounds
- Fractures (Blackrock Clinic & Hermitage Clinic only)
- Respiratory conditions
- Gastrointestinal conditions
- Chest pain
- Acute stroke
- Overdose
- Ear nose and throat emergencies
- Eye emergencies
- Gynaecology emergencies
- Pregnancy-related complaints
- Mental illness
- Neurological conditions
Blackrock Clinic
- Monday to Friday: 8am – 6pm.
- Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays: 10am – 5pm.
- Call us on 01 283 2999 or 1800 283 999 during opening hours.
- No appointment needed to attend.
- Over 16's only.
- The ED attendance fee at Blackrock Clinic is €225.00. Where ED attendance charges are incurred by you, they will be capped at €650.00 (exclusions apply such as referral to a specialist consultant, cardiac MRI and cardiac CT).
Galway Clinic
- Monday to Friday: 10am – 6pm
- Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays: 10am – 5pm
- Call us on 091 785 999 during opening hours
- Patients are advised to phone ahead to make an appointment before they attend.
- The ED attendance fee at Galway Clinic is €225.00. Where ED attendance charges are incurred by you, they will be capped at €650.00 (exclusions apply such as referral to a specialist consultant and cardiac CT).
Hermitage Clinic
- Monday to Sunday including Bank Holidays: 8am – 5pm
- Call us on 1800 645 999 during opening hours
- Patients are advised to phone ahead to make an appointment before they attend.
- Over 16's only.
- The ED attendance fee at Hermitage Clinic is €225.00. Where ED attendance charges are incurred by you, they will be capped at €650.00 (exclusions apply such as referral to a specialist consultant, cardiac MRI and cardiac CT).
What to expect during your ED experience
When you arrive at the Emergency Department, a triage nurse will assess your condition. They will decide how urgently medical attention is needed. This process is called “triage” and helps the team decide in which order to see patients - so those with the most serious conditions are seen first. The nurse will take down details of your medical history and any medications you are taking before performing an assessment.
Advances in technology enable us to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions more quickly and accurately than ever before. In our Emergency Departments, Blackrock Health offers fast access to diagnostics, tests and imaging. These are used to help make a diagnosis so that the appropriate treatment can be administered. Examples of diagnostic tests include blood tests, urine analysis, X-rays and scans such as CT or MRI scans. These will be used in combination to decide what treatment, such as medication or surgery, will give you the best outcome.
Imaging techniques like ultrasound and echocardiography can also detect abnormalities within the body. This can help medical staff diagnose problems such as heart valve disorders or abdominal pain. The results obtained from these imaging tests can help determine what type of treatment to provide. They can be life-saving in the case of heart issues. You can learn more about our Acute Cardiac Assessment service here.
When you attend our Emergency Department, you will be assessed and treated based on the severity of your condition. In some cases, treatment may be immediate medical intervention. In other cases, you may need to be transferred to another department for specialist care.
If you are stable enough to be discharged after treatment, you will receive instructions on follow-up care and medications. Depending on the nature of your injury or illness, you may be referred back to your GP, or for further assessment at a later date.
Depending on the severity of your condition our Emergency Department team may decide that you need to be admitted to a medical or surgical ward. However, this will depend on bed availability at the hospital. If we do not have bed available, we will let you know before you attend the Emergency Department.