SouthDoc may cut centres in parts of Cork and Kerry as work permit system hampers staff recruitment

Out-of-hours GP service, SouthDoc, may be forced to cut the number of its treatment centres because of funding pressures and doctor shortages.

The Irish Examiner understands SouthDoc is looking at a range of options, including reducing the number of treatment centres and amalgamating services. There are currently 23 centres or “cells” across Cork and Kerry.