Vhi announces plans to bring urgent care and health and wellbeing services to Limerick

A new model of care to be delivered to Vhi customers in the Mid-West 

New facility to create 20 jobs

November 15th, 2019 - Vhi today announced that it plans to bring a range of healthcare and wellbeing services to its customers in the Mid-West through the opening of a new clinic in Limerick in the second half of 2020. This new service for Vhi customers in Limerick builds on the successful range of health and wellbeing services already delivered by Vhi .These include Vhi SwiftCare clinics, Hospital@Home and a range of screening services.

The new healthcare facility in Limerick will be an evolution of the successful SwiftCare clinic service which has grown rapidly at a number of locations in Dublin and Cork over the past 12 years. In addition to offering the broad range of minor illnesses and injury services which are synonymous with SwiftCare, the new facility will, over time, offer other clinical services including lifestyle assessment and intervention services as well as physiotherapy, radiology and orthopaedic follow-up services.

Tim McKeown, Director of Strategy, Vhi Group DAC said “Our mission is to help people live longer, stronger, healthier lives. Regionalisation of our services is a key strategic objective for Vhi .The investment in a new facility in Limerick will help to bring more services to our customers in the Mid-West -  not only for when they have a minor illness or injury but also to help them manage their overall health and wellbeing.”

He continued “We have a proven track record in introducing innovative services that lead to a better patient experience for our customers and we are delighted to extend these services to the Mid-West.”

Vhi has launched a recruitment campaign this week for experienced staff for the Limerick Clinic. The roles required for Limerick include GPs, ANPs, Practice Nurses, Physiotherapists, Integrative Health Specialists / Health Coaches and Administration staff. 

Issued by:

Brighid Smyth/Niamh Walker                                 

Vhi Group Services DAC

Phone: 01-6147348/01-8871825

Mobile 086 8270905/ 086 608 6764