Therapy Services in Cork South Lee

Occupational Therapy
These services are provided to people who, through illness or disabilities, are in need of support or changes to their lifestyle. Occupational Therapists can advise on any changes that may be needed in the home to support a person with special needs, and on activities that will help a person to regain their independence.

Primary Care Occupational Therapy Adults Phone: (021) 492 3194

Primary Care Occupational Therapy Children Phone: (021) 4927850

Please visit Occupational Therapy for children, young people and adults Cork Kerry Primary Care for details on the service and how to refer.

Ophthalmic
Medical Cardholders are entitled to Ophthalmic or Eye Testing Services, which you can query by calling (028) 40439

Physiotherapy
Community Physiotherapy Services are provided from the Local Health Office, helping people who have suffered an injury or illness to regain their health or mobility through exercise and movement. Tel: (021) 492 3415 (This phone line is available between: 9am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday).

Speech and Language Therapy
What is the Primary Care Speech & Language Therapy service?

The primary care speech & language therapy (SLT) service is available to children and adults living in the South Lee area who have developmental or acquired speech, language, voice, and /or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.

If a referral does not appear to be appropriate for primary care SLT services, the referrer/parent/carer/client will be contacted by an SLT and requested to provide further details. A referral to a more appropriate service may need to be discussed and recommended.

How do I make a referral for a child?

All referrals to Primary Care Speech and Language Therapy can now be made using the Children's Services Referral Form below. This can be completed electronically by typing into the document or alternatively it can be printed and completed by hand/writing into the form.

Please also complete the Additional Information Form corresponding to your child's age. Once complete the Children’s Services Referral form and the Additional Information Form can be forwarded by email or by post.

Please find the Children’s Service Referral Form, Cork & Kerry Community Healthcare Network - Contact Details (PDF, size 312.4 KB, 2 pages)

Childrens Service Referral Form (PDF, size 103.5 KB, 11 pages)

Additional information forms corresponding to your child's age

How do I make a referral for an adult?

Please return the completed form by post to: Speech & Language Therapy Department, City General Hospital, Infirmary Road, Cork T12NV97

Alternatively, scan and email to:speechtherapy.sl@hse.ie

If you have any referral queries, please phone: 021-4927801

SLT clinics are held in the following locations:

City General Hospital; Blackrock Hall Primary Care Centre; Kinsale Primary Care Centre; Carrigaline Primary Care Centre; Bandon Primary Care; Ballincollig Primary Care Centre; Brookfield clinic UCC.

Community Podiatry Services
Community Podiatry Services are available to patients in North and South Lee who have a clearly identified medical need for treatment.

High-risk patients who are at risk of developing serious foot complications due to their underlying medical conditions e.g. Complications of Diabetes, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Neurological Complications, Immunosuppression etc, will be assessed upon receipt of a valid and detailed referral from their GP, Public Health Nurse or other Health Care Professional.

The Podiatry Service offers a “needs-led” service and those with the greatest need will be given priority over all others and will be offered an appointment in order of assessed priority when our schedule allows.

Application Forms are available from:
Community Podiatry North and South Lee,
St. Mary's Primary Care Centre,
St. Mary's Campus,
Baker's Road, Gurranabraher, Cork. Eircode: T23 V09X. Tel: 021 4225683. 

Phones are answered daily Monday to Friday. To avail of these services, contact your GP or Public Health Nurse to send a referral in on your behalf.