28th July 2025
Left to right: Jason Palmer, Landlord for Derrygonnelly Surgery
Martin Hayes (Programme Director, PCID)
Jan Charman (Project Manager, PCID), Clare Palmer, Landlord for Derrygonnelly Surgery
Patients registered with Cuilcagh Medical Centre in Derrygonnelly will now benefit from improved practice facilities following a relocation of the practice in January 2025 to new premises in Creamery Road, Derrygonnelly.
The new premises will continue to support the delivery of GP services in the area along with improved clinical space for staff and GP trainees. The improved accommodation includes two clinical consulting rooms, an interview room for counselling, a treatment room and improved reception, admin and staff facilities along with patient parking.
The project was funded through the Department of Health’s Primary Care Infrastructure Development Programme (PCID) and was developed in conjunction with the GP Practice.
Martin Hayes, Programme Director of PCID said: “Supporting investment to increase capacity in GP practices is a key priority us. I am delighted this investment is making a difference to staff and patients.”
Martin Hayes, Programme Director PCID, Jackie Crooke, Practice Manager, Derrygonnelly Surgery
The new premises will enable the implementation of the roll out of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) initiative. This initiative involves the allocation of Physiotherapists, Social Workers and Mental Health workers in General Practice working alongside the existing practice clinical team. The MDT model aims to deliver these services locally and closer to patients’ homes.
Dr Daniel Khew, GP at the practice said, “The new building has provided a much needed professional and clinical environment our staff. We now can provide rooms for trainees and hopefully MDT staff. The new building also provides space and ease of access and parking for our patients.”
Clerical officer in the practice, Olga Ferguson said, “The premises are spacious, practical, airy and all on one level. It has good parking and is accessible to all levels of mobility. It has much to offer both staff and patients and will serve the community well in the years ahead.”