HSE confirms Lahardane GP service is moving to Crossmolina

HSE's Community Healthcare West has issued a statement on the loss of a GP service in Lahardane.

In response to a question submitted by The Connaught Telegraph, the agency outlined: "The GP position in Lahardane was advertised on two occasions without success.

"No enquiry was received from any GP regarding the position.

"Ahead of the departure of the current GP on October 1, discussions took place with the GP in Lahardane and the retiring GP in Crossmolina, regarding the options available for maintaining a GP service for the people of Lahardane.

"The outcome of those discussions was that a service will be provided to the people of Crossmolina and Lahardane from a two-doctor GP practice in Crossmolina.

"This was made possible as the retiring GP in Crossmolina agreed to work in a private capacity with the new GP, which would afford him time to recruit another GP through the General Medical Services Scheme.

"From October 1, GP services for the people of Lahardane will be provided from Crossmolina.

"Patient files will remain with their existing GP, but will be transferred from Lahardane to Crossmolina, as there will not be a GP practice in Lahardane after that date."