Imokilly Medical Centre awaits financial aid as doctor fears for patients’ care

East Cork GP Mike Thompson saw his workplace disappear as it flooded waist-high. Dr Thompson estimates it will cost well over €100,000 to replace vital medical equipment. Picture: Mike Thompson 

Freezing water mixed with sewage flooded into the Imokilly Medical Centre, leaving an essential health service in East Cork out of action.

GPs are now calling on the HSE and Government to cut through the red tape and provide the necessary financial support so they can get back to helping patients.