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Phone Lines In Some Kildare Health Centres Remain Affected By Cyber Attack On The HSE.

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Temporary mobile numbers are available.

The cyber attack on the HSE in mid-May is continuing to impact connectivity at some Kildare health centre.

The HSE says "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

Likewise, 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

Meanwhile,all routine outpatient radiology  appointments at Naas General Hospital remain cancelled.

The HSE is publishing rolling service up-dates here

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

The HSE adds "If you have a question, phone 045 849 910. Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm."

Most community health services such as disability, mental health, primary care and older people’s services are operating as normal. Go to any appointments you have at health centres, mental health clinics and disability services unless they are listed as cancelled.

The HSE says "We will contact you if there is any change."

All audiology services remain cancelled.

Adult safeguarding continues 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.

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