Castlepollard Medical Practice

A gentle reminder that the clocks are about to change.

Our web designer drove all the way from Ardfert in County Kerry to see us yesterday and caught a few drone images while she was here.

Changes coming for our website soon.

This legislation comes into effect from tomorrow.

Opt-out organ donation act to come into effect tomorrow

Opt-out organ donation act to come into effect tomorrow The first phase of the Human Tissue Act 2024 is due to come into operation from tomorrow, meaning everybody will be considered an organ donor unless they opt-out or are included in a so-called "excluded group".

A gentle reminder to be sun smart.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland.

Outdoor workers are identified as a high-risk group for the development of skin cancer. Recent CSO figures suggest that almost 1 in 4 skin cancer deaths in Ireland are among those who work in the construction, outdoor and farming industries - with men particularly at risk.

The laws on organ donation are changing this month.

For more information, we've added information from gov.ie to our website at the link below.

https://castlepollardmedicalpractice.ie/2025/06/05/organ-donation-change-in-law/

The country has been through the mill with weather this week.

Status Yellow fog warning issued as cold snap concludes Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow fog warning for the entire country as the cold snap comes to an end.