Occupational Therapy
These services are provided to people who through illness or disability 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.
Call the OT Department on: (021) 492 3194

Speech and Language Therapy
The speech and language therapy service is available to children and adults with developmental or acquired disorders of communication [e.g speech, language, fluency voice} and /or eating, drinking and swallowing disorders. The speech and language therapist assess, diagnoses and manages clients who present with communication disabilities. An open referral system operates in community services, i.e. client or carer may self refer.
Tel: 021 4921601

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.
To contact the Physiotherapy Service call: (021) 492 3194

Ophthalmic
Medical Card holders are entitled to Ophthalmic or Eye Testing Services, which you can access by calling: (021) 492 3868, 492 3869

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, Immunosupression 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:
Podiatry Secretary
Grattan Street Health Centre
Grattan Street
Cork
Tel 021 4921752 Wes/ Thurs Only