See a doctor online in Newtownforbes today
Newtownforbes lies in Co. Longford (Leinster).
Whether you are in Newtownforbes or elsewhere in Co. Longford — Longford Town included — you can book the same online GP service.
A video or phone consultation gives you access to the same Irish-registered GPs without the commute. Your doctor can send prescriptions electronically to a pharmacy near you and explain the next steps clearly.
For people in rural areas around Newtownforbes, an online doctor can save a long drive — especially when the nearest surgery is busy or closed.
How a video or phone GP appointment works in Newtownforbes
Video helps when your doctor needs to see something — a rash, a swelling or how you are breathing. A voice call is fine for many other consultations. Your doctor will tell you if they need to see you on camera.
After you book, your doctor contacts you at the time you chose — by phone call or WhatsApp video call, on the number you gave when booking. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
- Have your medicines list to hand
- Same price whether it is video or phone: from €35
- Doctor calls you at your booked time
- Phone or WhatsApp video — nothing to install
- Find a quiet, private place with a signal
Online GP consultation in Newtownforbes: what we can help with
- Ongoing advice and prescription support for long-term conditions
- Repeat prescriptions and new prescriptions sent to your pharmacy near Newtownforbes, where appropriate
- Women’s and men’s health, contraception and sexual health advice
- Assessment of urinary, chest and ear infections where appropriate
- Support with stress, anxiety, low mood and sleep problems
Need something specific? Read our guides to getting a sick cert online and online prescriptions in Ireland.
Need an in-person doctor out of hours near Newtownforbes?
Many people searching for a “doctor on call” want a GP who can see them in person tonight. DrCall is an online service, so we can’t visit you at home — but if your problem suits a video or phone consultation we are open every day. For urgent in-person care when surgeries are closed in Co. Longford:
Details last checked 4 October 2026. Phone numbers can change, so confirm on the service’s own website. In an emergency call 112 or 999.
How to book an online doctor in Newtownforbes
- Choose a timePick a day and a 15-minute slot. The earliest appointment is 30 minutes from now.
- Tell us what’s wrongComplete a short, secure form with your details, your pharmacy and the reason for your visit.
- Authorise your cardYour card is authorised, not charged. Payment is only taken once a GP confirms your appointment.
- See your doctorYour Irish-registered GP consults with you by video or phone, wherever you are in Newtownforbes.
Online doctor near Newtownforbes: evenings and weekends
DrCall is open every day, including evenings and weekends — handy if you work during the day in Newtownforbes or the surrounding area, or if you need a doctor when the local surgery has closed.
Serving Newtownforbes and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Longford. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Video GP in Longford Town
- Video GP in Aughnacliffe
- Video GP in Ballymahon
- Video GP in Keenagh
- Video GP in Granard
- Video GP in Killashee
- Video GP in Clondra
- Video GP in Legan
- Video GP in Ballinalee
- Video GP in Edgeworthstown
- Video GP in Colehill
- Video GP in Lanesborough
- Video GP in Abbeylara
- Video GP in Drumlish
- All of Co. Longford →
More ways to find a doctor in Newtownforbes
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Newtownforbes
- Online GP in Newtownforbes
- Online Dr in Newtownforbes
- Same-day doctor in Newtownforbes
- Online sick cert in Newtownforbes
- Online prescription in Newtownforbes
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Newtownforbes cost?
A DrCall online consultation starts from €35. That covers your consultation, including a sick cert, repeat prescription or referral where clinically appropriate. Your card is only authorised when you book and is charged once a GP confirms your appointment.
Do I need to download an app for a video GP appointment?
No. Your doctor contacts you by phone call or WhatsApp video call on the number you provide when booking. You do not need a DrCall account.
What if my connection is poor in Newtownforbes?
Tell the doctor straight away. A normal phone call usually works even where video does not, and your doctor can call you back if the line drops.
When can I book an online doctor?
Appointments are available seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, in 15-minute slots. The booking page shows the live, bookable times.
Can I see an online doctor in Newtownforbes today?
Yes. DrCall appointments are available every day and most patients can be seen the same day. Choose the next available time on our booking page — the earliest bookable slot is 30 minutes from now.
What if I need a doctor in person in Newtownforbes tonight?
DrCall is an online service, so we cannot send a doctor to your door. For urgent in-person care when surgeries are closed in Co. Longford, contact MIDOC on 1800 302 702 — it is an appointment-only service with its own fees. You can also find your nearest out-of-hours GP or emergency department on the HSE website. In an emergency call 112 or 999. If your concern suits a video or phone consultation, you can book DrCall any day.
Can children see the online doctor?
DrCall is not intended for children under 3. For older children, a parent or guardian should make the booking and be with them during the consultation.
What happens after I book an appointment?
Your request goes to our team, who confirm it or suggest another time. Your card is only authorised at booking and is charged once your GP confirms. You will get an email at each step.