Tuam Councillor Mary Hoade raised the issue of the lack of GPs in Headford at a recent meeting of the HSE calling on the executive to allocate an extra 2 GPs to the area.
Following a number of retirements over the years, there are only 3 GPs in an area that covers Shrule, Kilmaine, Glencorrib, Claran, Cloughanover, Kilcoona, Caherlistrane, Annaghdown and Corrandulla. As a result, many locals are finding it difficult to get a GP now.
At the meeting, Councillor Hoade paid tribute to the existing GPs in the area but said that there is a requirement on the HSE to address this situation urgently.
She also added that this issue is not unique to the Headford area.
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