10 Minute Towns |Access i b i l i t y & Framework Repor t
4.1.4 Catchment Analysis Following the methodology outlined above, maps were produced to understand the current accessibility conditions for walking and cycling within Carlow. These catchment maps and our analysis for each service can be found within Appendix A. Overall, the catchment analysis for cycling showed that all services in Carlow are within a 10-minute cycle catchment area and therefore comply with the 10-minute service objective. This section primarily discusses the walking catchments.
Healthcare Healthcare services, such as GPs (shown in Figure 10) are predominantly located within the centre of Carlow and therefore residential areas on the outskirts of the town are generally outside the 10-minute walking catchment. Adding additional pedestrian links and connections will do little to materially change the accessibility of the healthcare services. The areas of Pollerton, TullowRoad (south), Poachers Gate, and Bullock Park do not currently have 10 minute accessibility by walking to healthcare services. Hospitals have a regional function and the majority of patients, staff and visitors will access this facility by car or public transport. The hospitals in Carlow are located within a 10-minute walk of public transport services, which opens them to a wider catchment.
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Doctor Jonathon Jacob, The Tyndall Clinic
Tyndall Clinic
" G
CareDoc, Late hours Only
" G
Doctor McDermott/Gallagher
Centric Health The Primary Care Centre
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" G Dolmen Family Medical Practice
Dr. Regina O'Kelly
" G
Face Works (The Brenner Clinic)
" G
" G
Dr Gerard Moran
Clayton Medical Group, Clayton Hall Medical Centre
Walking catchment 5 mins 10 mins
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0.475
0.95
1.9
Kilometres
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Figure 10: Carlow Walking Catchment – GPs
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