Please note: Children under the age of 16 are not seen in our Emergency Department and need to attend a Paediatric ED.

Pregnant women should attend a Maternity Hospital.

Women with gynaecological concerns should attend Tallaght University Hospital.

Who We Are

Our Emergency Department is staffed by a multidisciplinary team, including:

• Consultants (Doctors)
• Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs)
• Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs)
• Nursing staff
• Healthcare Assistants
• Administration staff

We care for approximately 35,000 patients each year.

Naas General Hospital is a teaching hospital affiliated with Trinity College Dublin. The Emergency Department takes part in undergraduate and postgraduate education, clinical research, and audit.

What to Expect When Attending the Emergency Department

Patients may arrive:

• By ambulance (999 emergency call)
• Through GP referral
• By self-presentation

Step 1: Registration

On arrival, clerical staff will ask for your personal and contact details. Please ensure we have accurate information for you, your next-of-kin and your GP if you have one.

Step 2: Triage

A triage nurse will assess the urgency of your condition. The will assign you a clinical priority category. This ensures that patients with the most urgent needs will be seen first. Patients with less critical presentations may wait longer.

Step 3: Clinical Assessment

After triage, patients have a comprehensive assessment. An Emergency Department doctor or advanced nurse will do this. They will lead clinical decision-making and treatment planning.

Rapid Assessment and Treatment (RAT) Service

The RAT service focuses on:

• Starting investigations early, such as blood tests, ECGs, and imaging
• Providing a quick initial clinical review to guide the care plan
• Guiding ED staff to quickly decide if a patient should go home, be referred, or be admitted to the hospital

It makes things run more smoothly. Especially for patients with simple or short-term problems.

Frailty Intervention Team (FIT)

The FIT service supports patients aged 75 and over who present to the ED. This multidisciplinary team includes:

• Clinical Nurse Specialists specialising in frailty
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Medical Social Workers
• Speech and Language Therapists

FIT provides:

• Comprehensive frailty assessment
• Early intervention to manage functional or social care needs
• Coordination with community and primary care services to support patients being discharged. This can help avoid unnecessary admissions

Step 4: Discharge or Admission

After assessment and treatment:

• You may be discharged with medical advice, prescriptions, or follow-up plans
• If required, you will be admitted to a hospital ward as soon as a bed becomes available

Is the Emergency Department the Right Place for You?

Visit the Emergency Department if you experience:

• Chest pain or breathing difficulties
• Injury or sudden severe pain
• A medical condition requiring urgent attention

Non-urgent Conditions

If your condition is not urgent, please consider alternative services listed below:

Alternative Services

GP and Out-of-Hours Medical Care

KDOC
📞 1890 559 362
🌐 www.kdoc.ie

Eye Emergencies

Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
📞 (01) 664 4600
🌐 www.rveeh.ie

Dental Emergencies

Contact your own dentist or Dublin Dental Hospital
📞 (01) 612 7200
🌐 www.dentalhospital.ie

Sexual Health Services

GUIDE Clinic
📞 (01) 416 2315 / (01) 416 2316
🌐 www.guideclinic.ie

Children Under 16 – Paediatric Emergency Departments

Children under 16 should attend a paediatric emergency service:

📞 CHI at Tallaght (01) 693 7500

📞 CHI at Crumlin (01) 409 6100

📞 CHI at Temple Street (01) 878 4200

🌐 www.childrenshealthireland.ie/your-hospital-visit

Gynaecological Emergencies

For urgent gynaecological issues e.g. heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, please attend:

Tallaght University Hospital – Emergency Gynaecology Unit
📞 (01) 414 2000
📍 Tallaght, Dublin 24
🌐 www.tuh.ie
The Women's Health service at Tallaght provides a 24-hour emergency gynaecology service.

Maternity and Pregnancy-Related Emergencies

If you are pregnant and concerned about your pregnancy (e.g. reduced fetal movements, contractions, bleeding or miscarriage concerns), please attend one of the following maternity hospitals:

The National Maternity Hospital (Holles Street)
📞 (01) 637 3100 (24-hour line)
📍 63 Holles Street, Dublin 2
🌐 www.nmh.ie
This is a 24/7 specialist maternity hospital with an emergency room for pregnant women.

Rotunda Hospital
📞 (01) 873 0700 (24-hour line)
📍 Parnell Square, Dublin 1
🌐 www.rotunda.ie

Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital
📞 (01) 408 5200
📍 Dolphin’s Barn, Dublin 8
🌐 www.coombe.ie

If you are unsure where to attend, please call the maternity hospital where you are booked or your GP for advice.