SouthDoc’s SMS-based system allows hearing or speech impaired patients to access the out-of-hours GP service independently. The objective is to provide a safe, patient friendly, efficient, and confidential texting service for registered hearing-impaired patients to access the out-of-hour GP service.

How to Register

1. Pre-registration form completed by the Patient and emailed to reception@southdoc.ie or posted to: SouthDoc, Floors 2 & 3, Hilliard House, High Street, Killarney, Co Kerry, V93K0DN.
2. The patient’s profile is then created with all relevant demographic and medical information.
3. A text message is sent to the patient to confirm registration is completed, and they are sent the designated South Doc text number for use during SouthDoc operational hours.

Text number is hearing and speech impaired users only.

Click here to download the registration form.

Using the Deaf Texting Service

• From your mobile phone, send a short text message to the designated South Doc text number including your name, date of birth, present location, contact number, the illness that concerns you and if you can attend your closest treatment centre.
• SouthDoc responds appropriately and offers you an appointment at a treatment centre. Staff at the selected treatment centre will be notified of your arrival.