10 Minute Towns |Access i b i l i t y & Framework Repor t
4.2.4 Catchment Analysis Following the methodology outlined above, maps were produced to understand the current accessibility conditions for walking and cycling within Ennis. These catchment maps and our analysis for each service can be found within Appendix B. Overall, the catchment analysis for cycling showed that all services in Ennis are within a 10-minute cycle catchment area, therefore complying to the 10-minute service objective. However, census data show that there is a need to further improve cycle facilities to encourage greater usage in Ennis. This section primarily discusses the walking catchments. Healthcare The majority of healthcare services are located within the town centre, although a few are located on the outskirts. Therefore, the majority of residents in the town centre are within a 10-minute walking catchment of these facilities.
The catchment maps indicate that areas such as Shanaballa, Lahinch Road, Gort na Habhana, and Clare Road are the areas where there are fewer pharmacies, GPs (shown in Figure 23), and dentists. Adding additional pedestrian links and connections will not materially change the accessibility of the healthcare services. As such, access to healthcare facilities within 10 minutes of many suburban areas can only be achieved by cycling at present. While only a small part of the town is within a 10-minute walking distance of hospitals, these have a regional function, providing health care to County Clare as a whole. It can therefore be expected that the majority of their visitors will arrive by car or public transport. Nursing homes only cover small parts of the town; however, these services are not used by the broad spectrum of population.
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Roslevan Medical Practice
" G
Elm Medical Centre
" G Ennis Family Medical Centre Ennis Family Medical Centre " G
Doctor R.A. Feore
Fergus Medical Centre
" G
" G
Francis Street Medical Centre
O'Connell's Medical Hall
" G " G Parnell Medical Centre
" G
Doctor Colum Gavin
Ardlea Medical Practice Buglers
" G
" G
Medical Practice
" G
The Abbey Medical Centre
" G
Walking catchment 5 mins 10 mins
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0.475
0.95
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Figure 23: Ennis Walking Catchment – GPs
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