AccessGP in Cork
AccessGP is launching online GP consultations in Ireland in the coming months, by video and phone, so that wherever you are in the city or county, a GP is no further away than your phone. Until then, your own GP, your pharmacist and the services below are the right places to go. Our guide to online GP consultations in Ireland explains what to look for in any online service.
Urgent and emergency care in Cork
This is the HSE’s listing of Cork services when we checked it. Hours change and services are sometimes disrupted, so always check the HSE urgent care finder before you travel.
Emergency departments
- Cork University Hospital, Wilton. Listed by the HSE as seeing all ages.
- Mercy University Hospital, city centre. Age 16 and over.
Injury units
For broken bones, sprains, minor burns, cuts and minor head injuries without loss of consciousness, an injury unit is usually much quicker than an emergency department. They do not treat chest, abdominal or serious head injuries.
- Mercy Injury Unit, Gurranabraher, Cork city. Age 10 and over. Listed as open every day, 8am to 7pm. Phone 021 492 6900.
- Mallow Injury Unit, Mallow General Hospital. Age 5 and over. Listed as open every day, 8am to 8pm.
- Bantry Injury Unit, Bantry. Age 5 and over.
The HSE lists a fee of €75 at the Mercy and Mallow injury units. Check the HSE listing for current charges and exemptions.
SouthDoc: GP out-of-hours
SouthDoc provides urgent GP care when surgeries are closed, with treatment centres around the county, including Mallow, Midleton, Fermoy, Kanturk, Kinsale, Macroom, Dunmanway, Skibbereen and Youghal. It works by appointment only, with no walk-in service: phone 0818 355 999 (the number the HSE lists for SouthDoc) and you will be given advice or an appointment. It is free with a medical card or GP visit card.
Call 112 or 999 for chest pain, severe difficulty breathing, signs of a stroke, heavy bleeding, a seizure, or if someone has collapsed or is at immediate risk of harming themselves.
Which service should I use?
| Minor illness | A pharmacist, especially for conditions in the HSE Common Conditions Service such as cold sores, conjunctivitis and uncomplicated UTIs in women |
|---|---|
| GP advice, prescriptions, sick certs | Your own GP |
| Urgent, surgery closed | SouthDoc |
| Minor injury | An injury unit |
| Emergency | 112 or 999, or an emergency department |
Students in Cork
Cork’s university and colleges have student health services, which are the best place for care during term. If you need a medical certificate for a missed exam, our guide to getting a sick cert in Ireland explains how it works.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I go with a minor injury in Cork?
An injury unit is usually quicker than an emergency department. The HSE lists the Mercy Injury Unit in Gurranabraher (age 10 and over), Mallow Injury Unit (age 5 and over) and Bantry Injury Unit (age 5 and over). Check opening hours and any service disruption before you travel.
Which Cork emergency department sees children?
The HSE lists the emergency department at Cork University Hospital as seeing all ages. The emergency department at the Mercy University Hospital is for people aged 16 and over.
Who covers urgent GP care in Cork at night and weekends?
SouthDoc is the GP out-of-hours service for Cork and Kerry, with centres across the county including Mallow, Midleton, Fermoy, Kinsale, Macroom and Skibbereen. It works by appointment, and is free with a medical card or GP visit card.
Does AccessGP have a clinic in Cork?
No. AccessGP is an online service, so when it launches in Ireland, consultations will be by video or phone. It is not yet seeing patients in Ireland.
Sources and further reading
- HSE – Find urgent and emergency care
- HSE – The Mercy Injury Unit
- HSE – Mallow Injury Unit
- HSE – SouthDoc Midleton
Checked against official Irish sources. Last checked 6 November 2026.