Minor Injury Clinic

Just a small trip for minor injuries

We know minor injuries are inconvenient, but with our network of 19 Minor Injury clinics providing local access for sports injuries, fractures, sprains and more, getting the treatment you need doesn’t have to be.

With us you get:

  • Rapid access 365 days*

  • Access to 19 MIU clinics nationwide

  • Unlimited visits

  • No appointment required

Our approved network of walk-in clinics includes Direct Settlement Clinics (i.e. Affidea’s Express Care Clinics) and Pay & Claim Clinics. *Opening times may differ for some minor injury clinics. Age restrictions may also apply. Please check these in advance of attending.

Please refer to your Table of Cover to confirm level of cover

Information is correct as at May 2021. Lists are subject to change see current lists here. 

Minor Injury Clinics locations

All locations

      FAQ's

      What is a Minor Injury Clinic?

      A Minor Injury Clinic is a walk-in medical clinic for the treatment of broken bones, dislocations, sprains, strains, wounds, scalds and minor burns that are unlikely to need admission to hospital.

      What is a Direct Settlement Clinic?

      Irish Life Health will pay the minor injury clinic directly up to the amount detailed on your table of cover. 


      Direct Settlement Clinics:


    • Affidea Expresscare Clinic, The Elysian, Cork
    • Affidea Expresscare Clinic, Northwood, Dublin 9
    • Affidea Expresscare Clinic, Tallaght, Dublin 24

      • Please note: any additional amount owed should be paid by you to the minor injury clinic. This amount cannot be claimed back under out-patient, day to day or any other benefit on your plan. Irish Life Health will pay the minor injury clinic directly up to the amount detailed on your table of cover for each visit.

      What is a Pay & Claim Clinic?

      You will pay the minor injury clinic directly and claim back from Irish Life Health up to the amount detailed on your table of cover.


      Pay & Claim Clinics:


    • Bantry Injury Unit, Cork
    • Children's Health Ireland at Connolly Hospital, Dublin
    • Dundalk Injury Unit, Co. Louth
    • Ennis Injury Unit, Co. Clare
    • Health & Wellbeing Clinic (Laya), Cherrywood, Dublin 18
    • Health & Wellbeing Clinic (Laya), Ennis Road, Limerick
    • Health & Wellbeing Clinic (Laya), Briarhill, Galway
    • Mallow Injury Unit, Cork
    • Mater Smithfield Rapid Injury Clinic, Dublin
    • The Mercy Injury Unit, Cork
    • Monaghan Injury Unit, Co. Monaghan
    • Nenagh Injury Unit, Co. Tipperary
    • Roscommon Injury Unit, Co. Roscommon
    • St. Columcille’s Injury Unit, Loughlinstown, Dublin
    • St. John’s Injury Unit, Limerick

      • Please note: you must settle the bill directly with the Minor Injury Clinic you attend. You can then claim back the amount covered by us during your policy year by scanning your original receipt and submitting it through our online claims tool in your member secure area within six months of the end of your policy year. This benefit cannot be claimed in conjunction with any other benefit.

      How does it work?

      If you are experiencing minor injuries that are not life threatening you can visit a Minor Injury Clinic and avoid waiting times in an A & E. You can walk-in anytime with no appointment needed.

      How do I pay?

      The amount detailed in your table of cover for the Direct Settlement Minor Injury Clinic Cover is paid directly to the Minor Injury Clinic. You only pay the balance. If you visit a Pay & Claim Minor Injury Clinic you will pay the clinic directly and then claim back the amount covered by scanning your original receipt and submitting it through our online claims tool in your member secure area within six months of the end of your policy year. Information correct as at May 2021.

      How many visits am I covered for?

      There is no limit on the number of visits covered*.

      *Please check your Table of Cover for the amount covered on your plan.

      What is covered under the Minor Injury Clinic Cover from Irish Life Health?

      The “Minor Injury Clinic Cover” benefit covers an amount* towards initial consultation and, if deemed necessary the following treatments related to the initial consultation:


      What is covered?


    • X-ray and Scans
    • Stitching
    • Full cast
    • Temporary cast
    • Splints
    • Crutches


      • What is not covered?


    • Boots and braces


      • *Please check your Table of Cover for the amount covered on your plan.

      What is not covered under the Minor Injury Clinic Cover from Irish Life Health?

      The “Minor Injury Clinic Cover” benefit does not cover the charge for the following take home aids:


    • Boots and braces

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