Cyber Attack On The HSE Continues To Affect Some Kildare Health Services.

The opening times of the Punchestown Covid 19 Testing Centre have been altered today.

Some appointments at Naas General  remain cancelled, as a result of last week's cyber attack on the HSE.

These include outpatient radiology & blood tests.

Naas General says "If you have an outpatient radiology or blood test appointment, do not attend. We cannot contact you directly."

Emergency services are operating as normal but the emergency department (ED) is very busy. There are delays for patients who need non-urgent care.

Naas General Hospital can be contacted between 8.30am and 5pm on 045 849 910.

Due to the ransomware attack on our IT systems, there continues to be disruptions to our services. More details on service disruptions here: https://t.co/f0I8Yw77y3 pic.twitter.com/zfxQvPOGMP

— HSE Ireland (@HSELive) May 22, 2021

Most community health services such as disability, mental health, primary care and older people’s services are operating as normal.

 The HSE says "Go to any appointments you have at health centres, mental health clinics and disability services unless they are listed as cancelled. We will contact you if there is any change."

Audiology services remain cancelled.

Adult safeguarding service are available on 087 771 0213.

Dental clinics are going ahead, but it may not be possible to provide all planned treatment as staff do not have access to dental records, the HSE asks patients to phone their clinic for advice

And the opening times of the Punchestown Covid 19 Testing Centre have been altered today.

Testing takes place between 11am and 6.30pm.

Community testing centre opening times for Saturday May 22nd, Sunday May 23rd and Monday May 24th are
Citywest 11am-6.30pm
Punchestown 1pm - 6.30pm@HSELive @derderkenny @kfmradio @k_nationalist @leinsleadernews @TheEchoOnline

— HSE Dublin South, Kildare & West Wicklow (@HSECHO7) May 21, 2021

Some primary care centres are having problems with phone lines.

If you need to phone a centre in your area, ring the mobile number:

    Kilnamanagh Tymon Primary Care Centre - 087 414 7598
    Russell Centre Tallaght - 087 935 3161
    Vista and Blessington Primary Care Centres - 087 956 1356
    Athy and Baltinglass Primary Care Centres - 087 612 0099
    Newbridge and Kildare Town Primary Care Centres - 086 145 5448
    Cellbridge Primary Care Centre - 087 671 1069
    Kilcock Primary Care Centre - 086 781 0493
    St. Mary’s Naas - 087 346 4183

Some mental health services are having problems with phone lines

If you need to phone a centre in your area, ring the mobile number:

Mid-East Kildare St.Mary's mental health service Naas - 086 0747 153

Mid-West Kildare mental Health Service, Kildare town primary care centre - 086 0461 808