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06 Sept 2025

Callers to NoWDOC in Donegal warned of delays due to service being extremely busy

The HSE says that urgent cases are being prioritised

HSE say NoWDOC service currently very busy

NoWDOC service is currently busy

The HSE is advising that NoWDOC GP Out of Hours Service are currently extremely busy and experiencing a high volume of calls at present. 

The statement which was issued on Sunday continues: "Urgent care calls are prioritised and dealt with as a priority. We ask for your patience and to expect longer than usual wait times."

People wishing to use the service are reminded that the number has changed. 

New Number

From January 1, the NoWDOC Service number is 0818 400 911. This a due to changes being introduced by the COMREG (Commission for Communications Regulation) wherein 1850 numbers are being withdrawn. 

The NoWDOC Service, which is a partnership between the GP members of Caredoc and the HSE, provides an urgent GP family Doctor service to patients of GP members in County Donegal and south Leitrim. The Service is designed to provide urgent GP care to patients and is not a substitute for the Emergency Ambulance Service who are the appropriate service to deal with medical emergencies where they arise. 

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