CHRONIC DISEASE REVIEWS
Your free check-ups keep you out of hospital
Two free reviews a year for Medical Card and GP Visit Card holders with a long-term condition, under the HSE Chronic Disease Management Programme.
PEOPLE ON THE PROGRAMME HAVE HAD
30%
fewer visits to the Emergency Department
26%
fewer hospital admissions
33%
fewer visits to out-of-hours GP services
1 in 2
new chronic disease diagnoses since 2020 found at these reviews
Source: HSE, May 2025. More than 400,000 people have been helped by the programme since 2020.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Medical Card and GP Visit Card holders with:
- type 2 diabetes
- asthma or COPD
- heart conditions, such as angina, a previous heart attack, heart failure or atrial fibrillation
- a previous stroke or TIA
WHAT HAPPENS?
- Blood tests with our nurse, about a week before your review
- A review of your condition, blood pressure, weight and medication
- A care plan agreed with you, with clear goals until your next visit
- No charge for any of it
Missed a review? You haven’t lost your place.Phone
0402 39841 and say you are due your
chronic disease review. Reception will book your blood test and review together.
ASTHMA PATIENTS
Before your asthma review, please fill in our short questionnaire so we can make the most of your appointment. If your symptoms are getting worse, book an appointment now rather than waiting for your review.
Page updated October 2026