Only VHI members will have access to its SwiftCare Clinics from September

Many people use the SwiftCare Clinics for minor injuries to avoid going to a busy hospital emergency department and waiting hours for treatment.

The State-owned health insurer said the decision was made to ensure “speed of access” for VHI customers to the SwiftCare Clinics developed for patients with minor injuries and illnesses.

VHI has taken full ownership of the SwiftCare Clinics, a move announced earlier this year, so the decision to only allow its customers to have access is no surprise.