This might be very low on your holiday itinerary but bad things do happen and it’s always good to know that you’ll be looked after if you find yourself in need of urgent medical services. Maybe the aftermath of a night out is having some rather nasty repercussions, or maybe you got hit by a bus – whatever the case may be, you can rest assured that Dublin has got your back.
First of all, although there are no particular health concerns that you should look out for when visiting Dublin, it is nevertheless always wise to take out health insurance in advance. If you’re an EU citizen you can collect an E111 form from your local post office or social security office before travelling so that you may claim free treatment. Non-EU residents will need to pay for any treatments received.
Beaumont Hospital in Beaumont Road has a 24-hour accident and emergency department. The phone number is 01-837 7755. Other options are the A&E departments at St James’s Hospital in St James Street (tel: 01-453 7941), and Mater Hospital in Eccles Street (tel: 01-803 2000). There are also many pharmacies around Dublin, with O’Connell’s at 55 O’Connell Street Lower being open daily until 10pm. Should you require emergency services, you can dial 999 or 112 free from any telephone. This will put you in touch with the police, ambulance, fire brigade, and coastal rescue services.
Beaumont Hospital provides a 24/7 emergency call service. The hospital offers the following services – in-patient and out-patient, day patient as well as casualty. Beaumont Hospital is Ireland’s referral centre for Neurosciences and Renal Transplantation. Call on (+353) 1-837 7755.
