For GPs

Welcome to the SVUH GP Resource Hub

At St. Vincent’s University Hospital, we value the integral role General Practitioners play in providing patient-centred care. This dedicated section of our website is designed to support you in your ongoing work, offering easy access to essential information, guidelines and resources tailored to your needs. We hope you find this hub helpful and informative. Our goal is to strengthen collaboration between primary and acute care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for all our patients.

Your feedback is important to us. If you have suggestions or require additional information on the GP pages, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by emailing communications@svhg.ie.

Important Updates

GP blood samples: 4pm cut-off and submission requirements

Please note that all GP blood samples must be received in the laboratory by 4:00pm (Monday–Friday). Samples received after this time will not be accepted. Samples should be delivered on the same day as collection and all request forms must include both date and time of collection.

Full guidance on GP sample submission requirements (PDF)

GP Microbiology samples: Enfer Medical

Please note that GP Microbiology samples are processed by Enfer Medical.

Details about the laboratory testing services provided by Enfer Medical

Quick links for GPs

St. Vincent’s University Hospital continues to develop and maintain a strong working relationship with GPs to ensure we can provide all our patients with the most timely, efficient, relevant and best possible care.

All GP outpatient referrals must be submitted electronically through Healthlink.

GP Referrals

Referrals can be sent to the relevant department electronically via the Healthlink system.

Referral Guidelines

Find guidelines for specific referral types, such as Haematology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery or LFTs.

Results & Patient Correspondence

How to request results or patient letters across the hospital.

EDITH

“Emergency Department in the Home” is a frailty response service that provides emergency medical and occupational therapy input to adults aged 65 and over in the SVUH catchment area.

ICPOP

The Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons aims to provide care for older people closer to home, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and helping people live independently in their own communities.

Injury Unit

St. Columcille’s Hospital Injury Unit specialises in addressing minor injuries that are not expected to require hospital admission with no charge for those with a full medical card or a GP referral letter.

Further information for GPs

GP Liaison Nurse

Contact name:
Daphnie Layugan (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays)
Contact number:
01 221 4819 | 087 398 0171
Opening hours:
07.30 – 17.30hrs

GP Liaison Committe

The GP Liaison Committee supports communication and collaboration between SVUH, St. Michael’s Hospital and GPs. View its priorities and current membership.

Pathology User Handbook (PDF)

Download a copy of our Pathology User Handbook which provides an overview of our services, contact details for key laboratory personnel and opening times for individual departments.