Resources

Please see some useful links and resources that you might find helpful.
We try to keep these up to date if you find one not working please let us know.

Dermatology

Please see some useful links below on commonly managed dermatological conditions in Gp.

Eczema

https://irishskin.ie/eczema/
https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/atoz/dermatitis-eczema/
https://nationaleczema.org/blog/eczema-in-skin-of-color/
https://www.osmosis.org/learn/atopic_dermatitis
https://www.bad.org.uk/pils/atopic-eczema/
https://a.storyblok.com/f/109768/x/7d005c7e11/dr_b01_w01_s02_p04_block-4_ladder-table.pdf
https://www.informedhealth.org/steroids-and-other-topical-medications.html
https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/20892
https://pedsderm.net/site/assets/files/1028/spd_eczema_food_allergies_color_web_1.pdf

Psoriasis

https://www.globalpsoriasisatlas.org/en/
https://www.globalpsoriasisatlas.org/en/stories/all-stories
https://patient.info/skin-conditions/psoriasis-leaflet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMUPuqt-khY
https://pedsderm.net/for-patients-families/patient-handouts/#Psoriasis
https://www.psoteen.org.uk

ACNE

https://irishskin.ie/acne/
https://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/talkacne/
https://www.osmosis.org/learn/acne-vulgaris?query=Acne_vulgaris&from=%2Fmd

Hidradenitis suppurativa

https://www.hstrust.org

Irish Skin Foundation/ Hidradenitis Suppurativa

https://www.irishskinfoundation.ie

Hyperhidrosis Support Group: (USA+UK)

To give advice on line to those suffering from Hyperhidrosis, including basic treatment options.
https://www.sweathelp.org (USA site)
https://www.hyperhidrosisuk.org (UK site)

Allergy UK

https://www.allergyuk.org

Alopecia UK

https://www.alopecia.org.uk

Vitiligo Society (UK)

https://www.vitiligosociety.org.uk

Birthmarks

https://www.birthmarksupportgroup.org.uk

The British Association of Dermatologists has comprehensive list of patient support groups:

https://www.bad.org.uk/for-the-public/patient-support-groups

Pregnancy

Please see some very helpful links below:

Care pathways

https://irelandsouthwid.cumh.hse.ie/maternity/pregnancy/antenatal-care-options/

Due date Calculator

https://irelandsouthwid.cumh.hse.ie/maternity/pregnancy/due-date-calculator/

Classes and preparation

https://irelandsouthwid.cumh.hse.ie/maternity/pregnancy/education-preparation/

Supplements and nutrition during pregnancy

https://www.rcm.org.uk/media/4324/az-of-pregnancy-and-nutritition.pdf
https://www.first1000days.ie/
https://www.safefood.net/family-health/pregnancy

Keeping well during pregnancy

https://metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/keeping_well_booklet_web.pdf
https://www.ted.com/talks/alexandra_sacks_a_new_way_to_think_about_the_transition_to_motherhood?language=en

Mental health during and after pregnancy

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/publications/mentalhealth/mental-health-in-pregnancy.pdf
https://irelandsouthwid.cumh.hse.ie/support-services/perinatal-mental-health/
https://www.mindful.org/belly-breathing/#:~:text=Inhaling%20through%20your%20nose%20and,let%20your%20belly%20be%20effortless

Nausea during pregnancy

https://irelandsouthwid.cumh.hse.ie/file-library/patient-information-documents/nausea-and-or-vomiting-in-pregnancy.pdf

Pelvic girdle pain

https://irelandsouthwid.cumh.hse.ie/file-library/patient-information-documents/pelvic-girdle-pain-booklet-sept-2019-pdf.pdf
https://rotunda.ie/rotunda-pdfs/PIL/Updated%20PGP%20handout%20Dec%202022.pdf?_t=1669829171

Reflection on birth

https://irelandsouthwid.cumh.hse.ie/support-services/birth-reflections-service/

Bereavement and loss

https://irelandsouthwid.cumh.hse.ie/support-services/pregnancy-loss/

Unplanned Pregnancy Support Services

https://irelandsouthwid.cumh.hse.ie/maternity/pregnancy/crisis-pregnancy/

Bladder and Bowel Continence post partum

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/2/primarycare/community-funded-schemes/continence/public/caring-for-your-bladder-and-bowel-after-pregnancy-and-childbirth-leaflet.pdf

Contraception and Sexual Health

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Men’s Health

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Children’s Health

Immunisation booklet
https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/pubinfo/pcischedule/engyourchildsimm.pdf

Fluid Intake for Children
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/2/primarycare/community-funded-schemes/continence/public/fluid-advice.pdf

Crumlin Hospital children patient information leaflets
https://www.childrenshealthireland.ie/your-hospital-visit/patient-information-leaflets/#F

RCH patient information leaflets
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/#tab-H

Common Childhood Illness
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/common-illnesses/

Vitamin D Supplementation
https://www2.hse.ie/babies-children/weaning-eating/nutrition-baby/vitamin-d/

Under 8s GP Visit Card
All children under 8 years of age living in Ireland can get a GP visit card.
The under 8s GP visit card covers:

  • free GP visits
  • out-of-hours urgent GP care
  • care for children with asthma

https://www2.hse.ie/services/schemes-allowances/gp-visit-cards/under-8s/
You can register by clicking the following link
https://www.sspcrs.ie/portal/free-gp-care-web/pub

Healthy eating for families
https://www2.hse.ie/living-well/healthy-eating/families/
https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/child/nurture/

Preventative Health

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