Please see link below for access to HSE website for easy access information for individuals with disabilities and their families.
https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/supporting-someone-with-special-needs-during-covid19.html
Please see link below for access to HSE website for easy access information for individuals with disabilities and their families.
https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/supporting-someone-with-special-needs-during-covid19.html
Dr Cathal Morgan, Head of Operations, HSE Disabilities has recorded a video to speak directly people with disabilities and their families at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ptqVFp0Lu8&feature=youtu.be.
A number of key resources have been added to the HSE Partner Resources specifically relevant to disabilities and includes areas below:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/
Detailed guidance on the testing process taking place across disability services is included in this site. Easy Read version:
To access information regarding supports please click on links below:
Longford /Westmeath Personal & Community Information Support Directory
The HSE and Department of Health have produced an Easy Read version of the Public Information Guide on Covid 19 (Coronavirus).
The Easy Read version will help those who sometimes find content hard to read, understand or act on. Staff working with vulnerable groups such as some, people with an intellectual disability, members of the Travelling community, homeless people or asylum seekers can order copies and share them with your service users by whatever possible means.
You can download or order copies here: Click on “Order Publications” and if you log in as a health professional you can order multiple copies. If you need any assistance with your order contact norma.deasy@hse.ie
St. Hilda’s Services are advised by the World Health Organisation, the European Centre for Disease Control. Health Protection Surveillance Centre and the HSE.
St. Hilda’s Services :
Anne Harney
Nurse for the Services
Ireland remains in an containment phase of the COVID-19 Coronavirus which means that actions are being taken to prevent and limit the spread of COVID-19.
The approach which has been taken to date in Ireland is in line with guidance from the WHO and ECDC (European Centre for Disease Control).
For the latest information about COVID-19 please see links:
https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/frequentlyaskedquestions/
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html
https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/c36c85-covid-19-coronavirus/
https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/
Safeguarding Ireland’s financial abuse Public Awareness campaign in partnership with Banking & Payments Federation Ireland has commenced today and runs throughout this week. Following are three links for your information:
WEBSITE: A dedicated campaign landing page is at www.safeguardyourmoney.ie. Also see www.safeguardingireland.org
SOCIAL MEDIA: Please support activity on the BPFI @BPFINews and Safeguarding Ireland @safeguardingire Twitter accounts, #safeguardyourmoney
ADVERTISING: Ads will run on RTE Radio One & Lyric FM and Newstalk, plus online on the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Irish Examiner and Journal.ie
MEDIA COVERAGE: Today’s launch was covered on RTE, Newstalk, the Irish Times, Irish Independent and Irish Examiner.
Safeguarding Ireland would be grateful of any support you can add on social media, or using and sharing the information.
Please get in contact at info@safeguardingireland.org / 086 317 9731 if you have any questions or suggestions.
The National Ability Supports System (NASS) is a national database that records information about disability-funded services. NASS is managed by the HSE and the HRB. For futher information on NASS please see link below
Occupational Therapy Educational Talks are taking place in April which may be of interest to parents, please see dates and events below:
Booking Form: Places are limited:
Name: ________________________________________
Teacher/Parent ________________________
Contact: _____________________________________
Email: _________________________________
OT Talk Number you wish to attend:
Post to: OT Department G Beyer: Springfield Centre, St Loman’s Campus,Mullingar, Co.Westmeath
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