Comprehensive Women’s Health and Advocacy at the Dublin Well Woman Centre
For over 40 years, the Dublin Well Woman Centre has listened to, fought for, and supported women. The organisation provides primary health care services, family planning, counselling and sexual health services. Their stories tell the truth of the plight of women, and the centre continues to offer a non-directive crisis pregnancy service.
Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening
Regular cervical smear tests are still the best way to prevent Cervical Cancer. The Dublin Well Woman Centre has taken at least 60,000 smear tests since the CervicalCheck programme started. Between May and December 2018, the organisation registered a 31% increase in the number of smear tests taken. The Dublin Well Woman Centre (DWWC) calls on the HSE to urgently resume CervicalCheck screening to ensure continued health protection.
Reproductive Rights and Termination of Pregnancy
The Dublin Well Woman Centre welcomes the landslide Yes vote to repeal the 8th Amendment. Today Ireland, with the commitment and energy of its young people, has voted emphatically to overturn decades of shame, stigma, suffering and secrecy. The Dublin Well Woman Centre is ready to provide early medical abortion consultations. DWWC’s clinical experience supports the recommendation to make the 3-day wait optional. To keep you safe during the Covid-19 emergency, the centre can now provide both visits required for an Early Medical Abortion as a telephone consultation.
Contraception and Women's Health Schemes
The Dublin Well Woman Centre (DWWC) welcomes the Department of Health’s introduction of free contraception for females aged 17-25 and sees it as a monumental step forward for women’s health in Ireland. New research shows the majority of women in Ireland are using ineffective contraception to prevent pregnancy. Therefore, the Government needs to prioritise its commitment to a free contraceptive scheme for all women.
Specialized Medical Services
Our Medical Director, Dr. Shirley McQuade, provides expert insight into common issues such as urinary tract infections (UTIs). While some routine in-clinic appointments were suspended due to COVID-19, the centre continues to offer telephone consultations, including repeat pill prescriptions, to maintain patient care.
Centre Data and Statistics
- Experience: Over 40 years supporting women in healthcare.
- Cervical Screening: Over 60,000 smear tests taken under the CervicalCheck programme.
- Screening Growth: 31% increase in smear tests between May and December 2018.
- Free Contraception Eligibility: Females aged 17-25.
- Abortion Care: Clinical support for making the 3-day wait optional.