New initiative means Cork patients can access private clinic for minor injuries for free

Priscilla Lynch, Head of Primary Care, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare said the clinic offers an additional option for patients in Cork

Marnie Harrington, lead nurse, Affidea Expresscare, the Elysian, Cork. File Picture: Denis Minihane.

Cork patients can now access a private clinic for free minor injuries treatment under a new HSE initiative to help people avoid using hospital emergency departments.

The Affidea ExpressCare clinic in the city offers a free walk-in service for the public until the end of January, the HSE/Cork Kerry Community Healthcare said.