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Institute of Community Health Nursing Yearbook and Resource Guide 2013

ICHN Yearbook 2013 is published by Ashville Media Group, on behalf of the Irish Community Health Nurses.

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Material printed in this journal is not necessarily endorsed by the Irish Community Health Nurses or by Ashville Media Group. All rights reserved.

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contents

5 Minister for Health – James Reilly message 7

ICHN President - Anne Corridan foreword

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ICHN Director – Mary O'Dowd message

10 History of the ICHN

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12 ICHN Patrons 15 ICHN Council members 16 ICHN weclomes new website 19 Applying for ICHN membership 22 I CHN Conference 2013 – Ireland welcomes global public health nurses 24 I CHN Up Close – Hear the stories of current ICHN members

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28 Third Level Colleges in Ireland 31 ICHN Interest Groups 34 Current ICHN Projects 36 Irish Nursing Bodies 43 Local Health Offices and services 57 Health Organisations

63 – 108 Support Organisations 63 Breastfeeding 69 Tots and Teens

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78 Disability Services 81 Older People 99 Food and Nutrition 98 Health and Independent Living

108 Directory

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All women aged 25 to 60 should have regular smear tests.

CervicalCheck is a Government-funded service that provides free smear tests to women aged 25 to 60. Every woman should have a smear test and continue to have regular smear tests after the menopause. It only takes a few minutes. If you already had a CervicalCheck smear test, the programme will tell you when your next one is due.

It’s simple, FREE and could save your life.

Organise yours www.cervicalcheck.ie Freephone 1800 45 45 55

The National Cancer Screening Service is part of the Health Service Executive National Cancer Control Programme. It encompasses BreastCheck - The National Breast Screening Programme and CervicalCheck - The National Cervical Screening Programme.

Don’t forget about our other screening programmes:

Free breast screening for women aged 50-64 www.breastcheck.ie

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Free bowel screening for men and women aged 60-69 www.bowelscreen.ie

Free eye screening for diabetics aged 12+ www.diabeticretinascreen.ie

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he Government launched Healthy Ireland this year.

This is a new national framework to improve the health and wellbeing of our people over the coming generation. Our vision for primary care is one where the focus is on prevention of illness. We would like to shift the emphasis in our health system from an ‘illness model’ dependent on care in hospitals to a model where primary care services are strengthened and health and wellbeing are promoted.

Protecting and promoting the health and wellbeing of people in Ireland is what Healthy Ireland is all about: creating a society where people can meet their full potential and live happy, healthy and productive lives from the cradle to the grave.

Evidence and experience from around the world clearly shows that to create positive change in health and wellbeing, it takes the involvement of the whole community, the whole of Government, indeed all of society working in unison.

Primary care teams are at the centre of delivery of health and social care in the community. Public health nurses and community nurses, as valued members of these teams, are essential in the promotion of the health, welfare and social wellbeing of the community.

The Institute of Community Health Nursing has a long tradition in providing professional development resources for public health nurses and community nurses. On-going engagement in continuing professional development is important to support the provision of safe, high quality, evidence-based care by knowledgeable and competent practitioners.

I would like to wish the Institute a successful International Public Health Nursing Conference which is being hosted in Galway later this year.

Dr. James Reilly, T.D Minister for Health

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he Institute of Community Health Nursing (ICHN) is a professional and educational body representing community nursing throughout the state. It began in 1985 as an organisation of public health nurses to promote community nursing services through continuing education, development and research. Due to the on-going developments in community health and primary care services, the ICHN is developing as a modern and dynamic organisation which continues to empower community health nursing by providing a voice through leadership and advocacy. The Institute of Community Health Nursing is open to all community nurses working in the community. To date, the ICHN has achieved a strong and growing membership representing management, clinical, education and practice development in community nursing. Our members are dedicated individuals who support each other to develop the community nursing profession.

The ICHN, as one of its functions, acts as a consultative body available to inform the Department of Health and Children, the Health Service Executive (HSE) and other agencies when requested. It co-operates with working groups on issues facing primary and continuing care nursing services in this country and internationally.

As the health service goes through much change at this time, most significantly, the integration of acute and community based services, the ICHN is working diligently to negotiate, inform and advise change-makers around how nursing in the community can facilitate these changes by highlighting what is positive within the structures and when improvements and collaborations need to be made.

This year ICHN are pleased to be hosting the 3rd International Public Health Nursing Conference in NUI Galway. Further details of the event are available in the yearbook.

On behalf of ICHN I wish to thank the ICHN Council, staff and members of ICHN who have contributed to its growth and continue to support its many programmes.

Anne Corridan ICHN President

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hether you are reading this as an ICHN member, or as a colleague in some way associated with community nursing, we trust you will find the Yearbook both interesting and informative.

In ICHN, we believe community nursing holds the key to contributing and enhancing all generations to remain healthy, and when unwell, to assist them achieve their universal desire to be cared for at home. While that is a fine aspiration, many of you are well aware of the challenges of fulfilling that vision is right now. I am repeatedly encouraged by the relentless work and dedication so many of you sustain in really difficult times. Thankfully there is a shift in thinking and awareness of the value of community nursing. Despite it being an aspiration in the programme for government, many of you struggle on a daily basis to meet your community’s needs.

The work is endless and so are the possibilities. ICHN continually endeavours to impress on policy makers and service managers of the worth of investing in community nursing. The most recent health policy documents from the Department of Health - ‘Healthy Ireland’ and the ‘Positive Ageing Strategy’ - have identified the community nursing service as an important resource for delivering health and well-being services. To achieve this objective, ICHN will be advocating for community nursing leadership within the Department of Health to drive and deliver the many recommendations in these documents. There are many other policy documents and reports that also require community nursing leadership to implement. Other counties, including our close neighbours, have realised the potential of community nursing to influence health and well-being and have invested in the service. With the introduction of the new Child & Family Agency, it is critical that we consider the best option to deliver our child health services. Many areas are struggling to achieve the core visits and targets. The current model of community

nursing in Ireland that is in operation since 1966 requires a critical review as to what best suits the services needs in 2013. A competent and skilled workforce is also critical to ensure patient safety and quality of care. ICHN will work with its members to advocate for reform of the current service to achieve the best outcome for clients.

Throughout this yearbook, you will find information on the work and projects of ICHN on behalf of community nursing.

We continually welcome involvement and contributions of members and appreciate the many groups that are supported and run by ICHN members.

2013 is a big year for ICHN, as we prepare to host the 3rd International PHN Conference in Galway in August. I wish to thank all those involved in the conference preparation especially Maura Connolly. We look forward to meeting many of you in Galway and to raising the visibility of community nursing in the hearts and minds of policy makers both nationally and internationally.

On behalf of the ICHN team, I wish to thank you for your support in the past year and assure you of our commitment to engage and respond to community nursing developments in the future.

Mary O’Dowd ICHN Director

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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE OF THE YEAR Caring, patient, supportive and adaptable are just some of the words used to describe public health nurses. We want to recognise a public health nurse who has gone above and beyond for their patients when they needed it most.

We want to hear your story!

Nominations open July 1st Log on to www.maternity&infant.ie/awards or visit us on facebook.com/maternityandinfant For more information contact orla.bonner@ashville.com

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ICHN HISTORY The Institute of Community Health Nursing The Institute is a professional and educational body representing public health nursing and community RGNs throughout the state. It is not a trade union, but an organisation of public health nurses and community RGNS, incorporated in 1985, to promote Community-nursing services through continuing education, development and research. Groups, formed nationally, (sometimes referred to as Special Interest Groups) cater for members who wish to be more active in the study and development of some special areas of community nursing service e.g. care of the elderly, child health, disability, professional development.

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The logo or crest of the Institute is symbolic of the Institute and the work of the Community Nursing team.

working in the community are eligible for full membership of the Institute. There is a special category for student public health nurses. Applications forms are available on the Resource page of the ICHN web site. There is also a special category of membership for organisations and sponsors, more details of which can be obtained from the main office.

STRUCTURE The Institute is a democratic organisation whose success is determined by the fulfilment and achievements of its members and the promotion of community health nursing.

The largely autonomous branches elect local officers and a representative to the central Council. The Council of elected members and through the Executive Officers takes total responsibility for the day-to-day activities of the organisation and for compliance with the statutory regulations relating to companies and charities. www.ichn.ie

The two semi-circles are like two stylised hands protecting and caring for the central unit which can be the family with its members or a community containing several families or groups.

WHAT DOES THE INSTITUTE DO? •T hrough its branches and interest groups, it provides a forum for the Public Health Nurses and Community RGNS to share their ideas and experiences in a common goal of health care development.

• Acts as a centre of unity and a practical resource/advice centre for the members.

• Acts as a consultative body available to inform the Department of Health & Children when requested.

• Offers opportunities for specialists in other disciplines or from educational and research institutes to exchange ideas with those actively involved in delivering the nursing services.

• Investigates and studies critical issues facing community and national health care services through conferences, seminars, workshops at branch level and through the activities of the Interest groups.

• Publicises information about future trends and development in the health care services and co-operates with government working groups on particular issues or policy.

• The Institute publishes a newsletter twice a year and holds two national professional meetings which normally take the form of seminars or conferences in the spring and autumn.

MEMBERSHIP

All registered public health nurses and registered nurses

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Profile: Jennifer Mitten Administrator Jennifer Mitten joined the Institute of Community Health Nursing in September 2012 in the role of Administrator.

Jennifer has a financial services background, having worked for a number of years with Bank of Ireland Life, both at home and in the UK. Jennifer also worked as Operations Manager for Trygg Life and Bank of Ireland Private Banking.

In her role as Administrator, Jennifer ensures the smooth and efficient running of the office on a day to day basis, engaging with Members, Council, Associates and Sponsors, as well as providing support to the Director of the Institute and financial management. Her most recent project was the updating of the membership management system and website.

Jennifer can be contacted at admin@ ichn.ie.

Profile: Catriona Barry – Professional Development Officer, Adults and Older People

Profile: Aideen Heneghan Professional Development Officer, Children and Family

Catriona Barry joined the Institute of Community Health Nursing in September 2012 in the role of Professional Development Officer for Adults and Older people.

Catriona has a Nursing/Midwifery background and also graduated with an MSc in Healthcare Management from the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland in 2009. She has recently completed a post graduate Diploma in Clinical Health Sciences Education and hopes to register as a nurse tutor with the Nursing and Midwifery Board, Ireland later this year.

Catriona has worked as a nurse/midwife for over ten years in both the acute and community care settings. Having worked abroad for a number of years in Zurich, America and Australia, Catriona developed a keen interest in the area of professional development. In her role as PDO, Catriona is responsible for providing professional support and advice to the executive, council and members of the Institute.

She promotes the profile and work of community health nursing to the nursing community, the Department of Health and Children, other professional organisations, voluntary groups and policy makers.

She also supports the Director in the professional and policy work of the ICHN. Her most recent projects include the Palliative Care, Dignity Care Intervention Project, the ICHN Research project, the eZine, the Yearbook and the conference.

Catriona also represents community nursing at the Stroke Council meetings.

Catriona can be contacted at catrionabarry@ichn.ie.

Aideen has a Nursing and Midwifery background and has worked in Public Health Nursing in Co. Kildare since 2001. She completed an MSc in Applied Healthcare Management from University College Dublin in 2012.

Aideen joined the Institute of Community Health Nursing in September 2012 in the role of Professional Development Officer in Child and Family Health. The professional development officer role involves being a resource for members should they require information on current child and family health issues, and participating in the development of good practices initiatives and policies relating to community health nursing.

She promotes the profile and work of community health nursing to the nursing community, the Department of Health and Children, other professional organisations, voluntary groups and policy makers. She also supports the Director in the professional and policy work of the ICHN. Her most recent projects include the Documentation Group, School health promotion, the Scientific Committee preparing for the international conference, revising the ICHN strategy and the ezine.

Aideen can be contacted at aideen. heneghan@ichn.ie

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Dr. Dervilla Donnelly Dr Dervilla Donnelly is the Emeritus Professor of Organic Chemistry, University College, Dublin. Since 1996 Dr Donnelly has been Chair of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies.

She is also Chair of the Interim Review Group for Institutions in the Technological Sector since 1997. Her interest in science is reflected in her involvement as Chair of the Evaluation Committee OECD Programme–Megascience Forum, Council Member of the Royal Irish Academy, Member of the Standing Committee of ESF, Life and Environmental Science Committee, and Physical and Engineering Science Committee.

Ann Ormonde Ann Ormonde was educated at Presentation College Clonmel.

From there she went to do B. Comm. at University College Dublin, MA psychology, H.DipEd, and diploma in career Guidance. Teacher of business study subjects/ career guidance counsellor at Dublin VEC, Ann’s main interest in teaching was assisting those from disadvantaged areas attain a good education. As a Senator, Ann served as member of the Boards of Management in Community Schools in south Dublin and served as a member of the General Council of County Councils.

She also contested 1987, 1989, 1992 and 1997 General Elections for Fianna Fáil in Dublin South.

Ann was re-elected to the Seanad in July 2007 on the Cultural and Educational Panel. Ann’s nominating body was the Institute of Community Health Nursing whose views she represented in the Seanad.

Senator Fidelma Healy Eames Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Ed.

Fidelma Healy Eames is a government senator and member of Fine Gael. Her current portfolio is social protection while last term she was the spokesperson for Education & Science. She is a member of the EU Affairs Oireachtas committee. Prior to becoming an elected politician (2004), Fidelma worked in the field of teacher education and health promotion. On assuming the role of patron of the ICHN, Fidelma said: 'I am honoured to accept. I will use my role as a member of the Oireachtas to raise awareness about the value of the community and public health nurse to patient health, promotion and prevention. The PHN is the key to early intervention in the life of the child and the older person. They are present at the significant moments.

Working with the ICHN, I hope to meet with various groups of nurses across the region to learn more about the strengths and challenges of the service in providing for a healthier society.’

worked as a teacher, trainer and counsellor. He has a master’s degree in health promotion, a degree in business studies, a higher diploma in education and a postgraduate counselling qualification. He has been involved in health education and health promotion for twenty years and is widely conversant with public health and health promotion policy, planning and implementation at regional, national and international levels.

In 2009 he was awarded Fellowship of the Faculty of Public Health UK. In his current position, Owen has a commitment to personal and organisational development for improving the effectiveness of public health.

Mr Fergus Finlay, CEO,Barnardos

Since June 2005, Fergus Finlay has been Chief Executive of Barnardos, Ireland’s largest children’s charity. For around 20 years prior to that, he was employed as Senior Adviser to the Labour Party, serving in three governments and working for the party in opposition. He was one of the drafters of the Downing Street Declaration and was centrally involved in the election of President Mary Robinson in 1990, together with other political events of the period. He also served for three years as a Director of Wilson Hartnell Public Relations.

Fergus Finlay is the author of four best-selling books. He has founded a number of organisations that campaign for the rights of people with disabilities, and Chairperson of Special Olympics Ireland for four years. He is currently Chair of Volunteering Ireland. He broadcasts regularly on radio and television, and contributes a weekly column to the Irish Examiner.

Prof. Des O’Neill As a medical undergraduate of TCD, Prof O’Neill spent a year in Marseilles as a volunteer with a NGO working with older people. He subsequently trained as a geriatrician in St James’s Hospital and the University of Bristol. Following an appointment as consultant geriatrician in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham he returned to Dublin and currently is the senior academic in Medical Gerontology at the TCD campus at Tallaght Hospital. His focus of research is rooted in gerontology and the neurosciences, with a strong emphasis on liaison with the humanities.

Mr. Owen Metcalfe, CEO, Institute of Public Health: Owen Metcalfe is Director of the Institute of Public Health in Ireland. Prior to taking up the position as Director, he lead on health promotion, youth, elderly and gender targeted programmes. He directs the cross cutting area of health impact assessment and leads on the communications brief.

Owen is also the company secretary and takes the lead on governance, finance and human resources issues. Prior to joining the Institute, Owen worked as Chief Health Promotion Advisor for the Department of Health and Children. He has also

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CATRIoNA DUIgNAN (past president) PHN Sligo

MARy o MAllEy (Honorary treasurer) ADPHN, Co. Mayo

SR.ElIZABETH MC NICHolAS (secretary) PHN, Sligo

MARIANNE HEAly (vice president) DPHN Dublin, North Central

ANNETTE o'gARA (vice president) PHN, Donegal

MoNICA SHEEHAN DPHN, Kerry

KATE ARKlEy Community RGN, Galway

vIRgINIA PyE DPHN, Longford Westmeath

SIoBHAN RAfTERy Community RGN, Limerick

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ICHN WEBSITE The Institute of Community Health Nursing has upgraded and redesigned their website this year. The website is divided into the following sections: membership, events, partners, newsletter, resources, contacts and news.

Community Health Nursing.

NEWSlETTER The newsletter is now issued by e-zine quarterly, and contains all of the latest information related to public health nursing.

MEMBERSHIP

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Forms – application forms are available online Pay online- there is a facility to pay membership online Honorary fellowship - The ICHN are pleased to announce the programme for nomination and election of fellows and honorary fellows. http://www.ichn.ie/index.php/membership/ honorary-fellowship ICHN awards- The ICHN awards application form is available online and criteria for nominating a colleague are outlined. The awards are to recognise nurses who provide exceptional care in the community and demonstrate commitment to promoting Public Health Nursing in the community. http://www.ichn.ie/ index.php/membership/ichn-awards

The resources section is divided in to the ICHN resources and general resources. The ICHN resources contains information on the relevant interest groups including the minutes of the meetings , submissions made by the ICHN to government departments and details of conferences and symposiums held by the ICHN. The general resources section displays links to new government publications and report documents. It provides links to websites, journals and third level colleges.

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The events section is a valuable resource as it displays details of events held by the Institute of Community Health Nursing and details of other events related to community nursing which are being held around the country.

The ICHN latest news section keeps you up to date with all the latest news, events and updates from the ICHN. Members can subscribe to our blog to be notified in your email when a new post has been published so you keep up to date with all that is happening.

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REASoNS foR BECoMINg A MEMBER  To be part of the only professional organisation focused on community health nursing in Ireland.  To demonstrate your commitment to continuous professional development by being a member of ICHN.  To participate in conferences/events/professional forum/ interest groups as a member of ICHN.  To have access via web site to latest information on conferences and events relating to community health nursing.  To have access to education & research fund as a member of ICHN.  To advocate for resources for services in community nursing through ICHN.  To link and network with policy makers and services providers in community health nursing through ICHN.

NoMINATIoN/ ElECTIoN of fElloWS: 1. Honorary fellows  These must be appointed and approved of by Council.  Nominations can be made directly by Council or by members of the Institute. The Council will send out the name(s) of people that it is seeking to make Honorary Fellows at least six weeks before the AGM.  Members wishing to make a Nomination for Honorary Fellowship must complete the approved application form.

Each nomination must be supported by at least ten members of the Institute from more than one branch or centre. The

nomination must be submitted no later than two weeks after receipt of papers for the AGM.  Each nomination should be accompanied by a short biography of the nominee (300-500 words) stating why the nomination is being made.  The Council has the final decision in accepting/rejecting people for honorary fellows.

2. fellows a) Any member of the Institute who has been working within the field of community health nursing for ten years may apply to become a Fellow of the Institute. Applications must be made on the approved form and supported by five members of the Institute at least of the two members should be Fellows or Honorary Fellows. b) Any member of the Institute who has been a member for more than seven years working in a specialised area may apply to become a Fellow of the Institute. Applications must be made on the approved form and supported by five members of the Institute at least two of the five members should be Fellows or Honorary Fellows.

The application form will be supported by a short statement (300 -500 words) stating the relevance of the specialist area for Community Health Nurses. c) The Council may approve and appoint individuals to the class of Fellow of the Institute who they consider has made an outstanding contribution to community nursing or the profession of community health nursing. The Council will send out the name(s) of people that it is seeking to make

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membership Fellows at least six weeks before the AGM. Members wishing to apply or make a nomination for Fellowship must complete the approved application form. Each nomination must be supported by at least five members of the Institute at least two of whom should be Fellows or Honorary Fellows. The nomination must be submitted no later than two weeks after receipt of the AGM papers.

can be sent by email to admin@ichn.ie or it can be posted to: Institute of Community Health Nursing Milltown Park, Sanford Road Ranelagh Dublin 6

Privilege and Responsibilities of Fellows 1. H onorary Fellows of the Institute may put the title of Honorary Fellow of the ICHN after their name (HFICHN).  Honorary Fellows will be expected to act as ambassadors for the Institute.  Honorary Fellows may be requested from time-to-time to advise the President and Council.  Honorary Fellows will be able to attend any ICHN event free of charge.  Honorary Fellows will not have voting rights at AGMS or Special AGMs.  Honorary Fellows will retire when they reach 75 years.

2. Fellows of the Institute may put the title Fellow of the Institute of Community Health Nursing after their name (FICHN).  The subscription for Fellows shall be decided and reviewed annually by the Council.  Two Fellows will be elected to the ICHN Council.  Fellows will serve on the Council for a three year term.  Fellows will act as advisors to the Executive Director.  Fellows may be requested to convene and chair specialised groups at the request of the Executive Director.  As members of the Institute the current by-laws apply to Fellows including payment of membership subscription.

ICHN Awards ICHN are pleased to announce the introduction of an Annual Award to commence with the first award to be presented at the ICHN AGM on October 12th 2013. The award is to recognise nurses who provide exceptional care in the community and demonstrate a commitment to promoting public health nursing in the community. The application will be assessed by a subcommittee of the ICHN Professional Forum and approved by the ICHN Council.

Criteria for Nomination  Be a member of ICHN for over two years.  Have demonstrated continuous commitment to providing high quality nursing care in the community.  Have continuously promoted and engaged with developments to enhance community / public health nursing services  The Closing date for Nomination is July 31st 2013 Form available on www.ichn.ie/membership and

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Making the Difference The Institute of Community Health Nursing are hosting an international Public Health Nursing conference in the National University of Ireland, Galway on the 25th-27th August 2013.

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he programme promises a very interesting and global perspective on public health nursing presented by a wide range of prominent and learned key note speakers in the public health arena. The theme of IPHNC 2013 ‘Making the Difference: The Public Health Nursing Contribution to Primary Health Care’ reflects the contribution and the difference that Public Health Nursing makes to the health of populations around the world. The conference will present evidence based research from several countries that will be of interest to policy makers, nationally and internationally, in the wake of health reforms plus addresses by Alex White TD, Minister of State for Primary Health Care in Ireland, Dr Michael Shannon, Nursing & Midwifery Unit, Health Service Executive Ireland and a panel of renowned international keynote and theme speakers. The importance of research and education in advancing the practice of public health nursing in primary care is developed throughout the conference. A variety of research papers have been submitted from around the world and these will be facilitated through concurrent sessions which will be held in the afternoon, facilitating people to choose an area of interest. See the ICHN website www.IPHNC2013.com for further information on the international conference and to access links to register to attend the conference.

CEU Accreditation Points IPHNC 2013 has received accreditation approval from the Irish Nursing & Midwifery Board. Registered nurses and midwives attending the full two days of the conference will receive 14 CEUs, with 7 CEUs for one day attendance.

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Key Dates Registration Closes Online – 9th August 2013 IPHNC 2013 starts – 25th August 2013 For further information on registration, speakers, social events, accommodation or the conference venue please refer to the website www.iphnc2013.com

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IPHNC 2013 will offer plenty of networking opportunities amid the famed warmth and hospitality that Ireland is renowned for at the Welcome Reception in NUIG on Sunday, 25th August and the Conference Dinner in the Ardilaun Hotel on Monday, 26th August. For more information on both these events and how to book your place please visit the Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner on our website www.iphnc2013.com

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the difference The Public Health Nursing Contribution to Primary Health Care 3rd International Public Health Nursing Conference 25th -27th August 2013 National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG) Galway, Ireland Opening Address by Alex White TD, Minister of State for Primary Care

Online n o i t a r t s i g Re l i t n u n e op Friday, t s u g u A 9th 2013

Guest Speaker Dr. Michael Shannon,

Nursing & Midwifery Unit, HSE Ireland Keynote Speakers

Annette Mwansa Nkowane, WHO, Geneva Dr Sinead Hanafin, Ireland Dr Lynn Kemp, Australia Dr Anna Chiesa, Brazil Ms. Elizabeth Adams, Ireland Professor Jeri Bigbee, USA Professor Michele Issel, USA Dr Pauline Pearson, UK

Register now at www.iphnc2013.com

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Virginia Pye DPHN of Longford/ Westmeath Virginia Pye has years of experience in the public health nursing sector and has brought this experience to the ICHN Council.

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rior to her role as a Director of Public Health Nursing (DPHN), Virginia trained as a general nurse and a midwife before moving on into coronary care where she developed a major interest in preventative health; through which she saw an opportunity to make a difference to people’s health in a primary preventative way. It was after this that she considered public health nursing and subsequently applied to do the public health nurse training course.

Now firmly in place in the job, Virginia finds much to love about the work she has done and the people she has worked with: “As a manager of a busy PHN service that covers a population of 113,000 people, my job varies daily. I particularly enjoy looking at service needs, service gaps and practice development. The practice of nursing is changing constantly and community nurses have to keep up to date with ongoing changes. My role involves identifying training needs and ensuring that training is targeted and effective. The most difficult aspect of my role is dealing with staffing issues, particularly in the current climate as there is no recruitment. In effect, this means that services have to be prioritised based on the available staffing resources. This involves tight team working and good communication.”

Understandably, with current difficulties in Ireland, the average day for a Director of Public Health Nurse is one that requires a lot of effort and management of a vital sector: “On any given day I will be in contact by phone or directly with the line managers, providing support and giving advice on staffing and HR issues. I have to deal with a volume of emails relating to budgetary and HR matters. I meet staff groups on a regular basis and these meetings ensure that the service runs smoothly and issues are managed in a proactive manner as much as possible. Staff contribute to the agenda and actions are followed up by myself and the staff involved. There are regional governance meetings relating to wider service issues e.g. older persons services. These meetings are attended by a wide range of older persons services and gives me an opportunity to deal with networking and integration issues. There has been a lot of pressure on the home help services due to budget cuts and the PHN service was critical in the management and implementation of the service reviews and reductions. I try as much as possible to be available and accessible to all the staff and attend sector meetings with frontline staff on a regular

basis. In the present climate of service pressures, it is important to give positive feedback and affirmation to the staff. Despite all the difficulties the staff are doing a tremendous job under serious pressure.”

The ICHN Council As an ICHN Council member, Virginia attends the council meetings each year where the members discuss a wide range of topics related to public health nursing. The topic that is widely being discussed currently is the upcoming International Public Health Nursing Conference in Galway this August.

Virginia believes it will play a significant part in the Institute’s plans for the year and its promotion on an international basis: “There will be a lot of work around the International PHN Conference and there is also a lot of work revolving around professional development; communicating the mission of the Institute and trying to improve the membership and increasing the profile of the Institute. I also want it to showcase Irish work which would be a priority for us as we can show what we can do in Ireland. Secondly, to see what is being done internationally and what are the best practices internationally; to increase the profile of the Institute.”

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THE NATURAL SOLUTION: WHY PRUNE JUICE WORKS Mothers are often advised by pediatricians to use it, pregnant women turn to it to ease pregnancy symptoms, and the elderly faithfully consume it. But what makes prune juice so effective? Keeping digestive problems at bay can be a challenge; yet for nearly 100 years, Sunsweet® Prune Juice has been the all-natural and trusted remedy to alleviate irregularity.

NATURAlly NUTRITIoUS Sunsweet Prune Juice is an all-natural digestive health remedy – no preservatives, no added sugar – just 100% juice made from sun-sweetened prunes. Ingredients found naturally in prunes such a as fibre and sorbitol, provide a mild laxative effect, in addition to potassium and magnesium which contribute to the maintenance of a healthy bowel. Let’s take a closer look:

fIBRE Sunsweet Prune Juice is a source of fibre. Both soluble and insoluble fibres contribute to the health benefits found in prune juice.

Soluble Fibre: Instead of giving a coarse texture to food, soluble fibres dissolve to become gummy or viscous.

Insoluble Fibre: This group of fibre known as “roughage”, moves waste through the colon, decreases transit time and reduces the time that potentially harmful substances in food waste linger in the intestines. Insoluble fibres hold onto water and they move waste through the intestinal tract without being digested themselves.

Most healthcare professionals would agree that ‘added’ dietary fibre is less likely to be beneficial versus whole foods high in dietary fibre, prune juice is a whole food. It contains a natural source of 1.6 grams of fibre per 100ml.

SoRBITol Although fibre may be more commonly associated with digestive health, sorbitol, a much less familiar term, plays an integral role as well. Prune juice naturally contains high levels of sorbitol, a sugar-like substance similar to glucose.

However unlike glucose, sorbitol is absorbed slowly into the blood which allows it to hold water, increasing the moisture content of the stools, leading to easier passage from the body. Prunes and prune juice are unique in that the sorbitol content is much higher than that of other seemingly similar fruits and fruit juices. Differences in the fruit’s physiology, as well as differences in processing technology, influence the final pattern of sugar distribution in dried fruits (StacewiczSapuntzakis, 2001).

Evidence suggests that sorbitol causes a laxative action. A dose of 25grams of sorbitol was effective in 12 individuals

to cause a laxative effect (Stacewicz-Sapuntzakis, 2001).

A 150ml of prune juice provides 6.6 grams of sorbitol.

An additional study concludes prune juice may offer an alternative to laxatives, at least in mild constipation (Piirainen et al, 2007).

Additionally, sorbitol acts as a prebiotic, which promotes the production of good bacteria in the gut.

PoTASSIUM AND MAgNESIUM When coupled with fibre and sorbitol, these minerals are vital to maintaining good digestive health. Potassium and magnesium work together to help regulate muscle contraction and relaxation of the digestive tract. Sunsweet Prune Juice contains 14mg of magnesium per 100ml and 237mg of potassium, the latter of which provides 12% of the Nutrient Reference Value – what a perfect way to keep things moving! In addition, studies suggest that potassium may play a role in helping support cell energy by regulating fluid balance, nerve impulses and muscle contraction to increase energy.

(Ehrlich, NM).

With the natural ingredients of fibre, sorbitol, potassium and magnesium – Sunsweet prune juice is a natural fit for a healthy lifestyle.

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Kathleen Griffin: Practice Development Co-ordinator Kathleen Griffin has worked in public health nursing for 19 years and in her current role, she is the Practice Development Co-ordinator for public health nursing services in four counties: Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath. Kathleen also works with the ICHN and contributes to the professional forum and the child health interest group.

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aving undertaken her general, midwifery and health visitor training in the United Kingdom in the 1980s, she subsequently worked for a number of years as a community midwife and then as a health visitor. Kathleen returned to Ireland in 1994 to continue her work in public health. She worked as an area public health nurse for a period of six and half years before moving on to work in cardiovascular health as a regional public health nurse for the health promotion, department in the midlands for four years. Whilst working in health promotion Kathleen decided to undertake a master’s degree in health education and promotion at the University of Limerick. This course equipped her with additional skills and expertise in the area of research, education and training and promoting health.

With vast experience of public health nursing under her belt, Kathleen continues to take great satisfaction from seeing community nurses develop their own practices: “Initially, when I was working as a clinical nurse, I always really valued working with clients and wanted to provide the best possible service for them. I felt very privileged to be able to care for clients in their own home.

“In my current role, my work is now focused entirely with public health nursing staff, assistant directors of public health nursing and directors of public health nursing and staff from the nursing and midwifery planning and development unit. As she explains, her role in practice development is multifaceted and involves enabling public health nursing staff to develop their knowledge and skills to provide increased effectiveness in person centred care and facilitating the development of policies, procedures and guidelines and nursing documentation to ensure that patient safety and quality is maintained. “While I miss direct contact with clients, I get great satisfaction from working with the nurses by supporting and facilitating them in expanding their role and developing their own practice to improve the quality of service for their clients. It’s been

wonderful to see some fantastic innovations in practice where nurses themselves have taken the lead and been instrumental in developing their own practice despite the difficulties and demands that they are meeting on a daily basis.”

Equally important to Kathleen is the promotion and facilitation of undergraduate education in the community. She works closely with two assistant directors of public health nursing to support them to be able to facilitate undergraduate student nurses to gain clinical experience in the community as well as undertaking educational audits to ensure that the clinical learning environment is appropriate and of a high standard.

Role with the ICHN Kathleen has been involved with the ICHN in the professional forum and with the child health interest group for a number of years now and sees the huge benefits the institute brings to public health nursing: “I find that the role of the professional forum is looking at promoting excellence in professional practice and allows us to have an opportunity where we can actually discuss and collaborate about current changes and policy changes that are happening around public health nursing. The professional forum is a great advocate for public health nursing.”

The child health interest group holds meetings every two months and has a membership of approximately 15-20. This is a very enthusiastic group of nurses that includes a director of public health nursing, public health nurses, public health nurse lecturers and specialist public health nurses. There is a wealth of expertise and knowledge within the group which contributes to excellent debate and discussion.

“The interest group allows me to network with colleagues nationally,” says Kathleen, “and we’re able to share local models of best practice and resources as well as to identify what’s happening in other areas. A key aim of the interest group is to influence the standardisation of child health screening and highlight the need to update the Programme of Action for Children (PAC) guidelines.”

Kathleen would like to acknowledge the support that she continues to receive from Bridget Catterson, DPHN Laois/ Offaly; Virginia Pye DPHN Longford/Westmeath; Mary Manning Interim Director NMPDU Midlands; ADPHNs, CNMs, PHNs, CRGNs and CNSs in the PHN Service in the Midlands.

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Neill Dunne Advanced Nurse Practitioner 47 year old Neill Dunne RGN, RM, RCN, RPHN, RANP, MSc Nursing (advanced practice) works in the Dublin South City Community Care Area and is a member of the ICHN.

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aving been accredited as an advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) in November 2007, Neill previously worked in community nursing services as a public heath nurse and subsequent district care unit (DCU) coordinator since 1998. As a member of the ICHN, he has worked with them in relation to older persons and care planning.

The ANP is a provider of direct health care services to older adults and their families living in Dublin South City. This post acts as a link between the primary care sites and general community nursing services that accepts referrals from the various members of the primary and community health care teams.

As the advanced nurse practitioner in the community, Neill also provides clinical leadership to the Older Person’s Team (OPT). The Older Persons Team accepts referrals of clients aged 65 years and over who require assessment for community rehabilitation; community-based home care packages; community-based applications for long-term care and complex case management.

This is a clinical co-ordinating role responsible for:  The structure and content of the multidisciplinary team clinical meetings. A s team leader the ANP is the point of contact for all referrals to the OPT. R epresents the team at all community service meetings M aintains the joint multi-disciplinary team care plans of clients admitted to the OPT.

management solutions which makes my job so interesting and challenging.”

Greatest challenges The biggest obstacles to the best possible services for older people, according to Neill, is the disjointed nature of the services available to people in Ireland: “The scarcity and fragmented nature of health and social support services in the community is a particular problem for family caregivers of frail older family members within the Republic of Ireland,” says Neill.

“Many of the community support services have traditionally operated independently of each other with little or no integration, in particular those that have been established within the larger urban areas of Ireland. This has consequently led to caregivers having to apply to multiple agencies for support and assistance with their caring role.

“The aim of developing an advanced nurse practitioner post in the community for older adults has been to provide meaningful integration of care and community supports with improved equity and access to care pathways for older people living in the Dublin South City District community care area.”

Despite the difficulties, Neill offers this advice to anyone looking to become an ANP: “You need to have a passion for the type of people you are trying to help and care for. In my work, this is older people. Sometimes you feel you need to act as a champion for a cause. You will need this energy and drive to carry you through the education process and requirements for the establishment of an ANP role. The road to becoming an advanced practitioner can be quite long but well worth the time and travel involved.”

As a clinical member of the OPT, the ANP provides a comprehensive health assessment of patients referred to the team.

Despite the current difficulties facing the public health sector, Neill sees his role as one that brings much needed services to the ones who need it most: “I enjoy the autonomy I have in the role as an ANP. It helps me to transcend some of the health service boundaries and barriers that older people face in attempting to remain living at home with formal supports.

I work with frail older people and their families to create care plans and pathways ,where before, there was no real integration of support services for older people. It is the ability of the whole team to creatively think, plan and develop good case

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•R oyal College of Surgeons www.rcsi.ie

• Dublin Institute of Technology www.dit.ie

•U niversity College, Dublin www.ucd.ie

• Galway- Mayo Institute of Technology www.gmit.ie

•T rinity College, Dublin www.tcd.ie

• Blanchardstown Institute of Technology www.itb.ie

•N ational University of Ireland,Galway www.nuigalway.ie

• Sligo Institute of Technology www.itsligo.ie

•U niversity of Limerick www.ul.ie

•A thlone Institute of Technology www.ait.ie

•N ational University of Ireland, Maynooth www.nuim.ie •U niversity College, Cork www.ucc.ie •D ublin City University www.dcu.ie

• Trallee Institute of Technology www.ittralee.ie

• Cork Institute of Technology www.ittralee.ie

• Tallaght Institute of Technology www.it-tallaght.ie

•W aterford Institute of Technology www.wit.ie

• Carlow Institute of Technology www.cit.ie

•L etterkenny Institute of Technology www.lyit.ie

• Dundalk Institute of Technology www.dkit.ie

•L imerick Institute of Technology www.lit.ie

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Postgraduate Education Opportunities for Nurses, Health and Social Care Professionals

DCU School of Nursing and Human Sciences is a dynamic and rapidly growing School that offers a number of exciting postgraduate programmes in Nursing, Healthcare, Counselling and Psychotherapy and Sexuality Studies. These programmes are delivered by leaders in their field who are committed to supporting the development of individuals in their chosen career. The School is now inviting applications to the following programmes:

Nursing and Health Care Practice Postgraduate Framework (NFQ Level 9) • Masters in General Nursing Practice (PAC Code DC708) • Masters in General Health Care Practice (PAC Code D709) • Masters in Mental Health Nursing Practice (PAC Code DC711) • Masters in Mental Health Care Practice (PAC Code DC710) • Masters in Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice (PAC Code DC713) • Masters in Intellectual Disability Health Care Practice (PAC Code DC712) • Masters in Child and Adolescent Nursing Practice (PAC Code DC701) • Masters in Child and Adolescent Health Care Practice (PAC Code DC707).

Masters in Psychotherapy (NFQ Level 9) (PAC Code DC715)

Postgraduate Research Degrees (NFQ Level 9/NFQ Level 10) For those interested in undertaking a postgraduate research degree at Masters or Doctorate level there is an evolving and vibrant multidisciplinary research portfolio.

Doctorate in Psychotherapy (NFQ Level 10) (PAC Code DCD13) Entry September 2014

For further information, contact: Emer O’Hara, DCU Faculty of Science and Health, tel: +353 (0) 1 700 8975; e-mail: science@dcu.ie or visit www.dcu.ie/snhs/professional.shtml

Masters in Sexuality Studies (NFQ Level 9) (PAC Code DC643 Full-time/ DC644 Part-time)

How to Apply To apply for these programmes, visit the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) at www.pac.ie

For further information on all programmes and postgraduate research opportunities contact: DCU School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, tel: +353 (0) 1 700 5947; email: snhsenquiries@dcu.ie or visit www.dcu.ie/snhs Professional Development Modules A selection of professional development modules including topics in: Dementia Care, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Recovery Coaching and Addiction and Diabetes Care are also available on a stand-alone basis.

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he Institute of Community Health Nursing hosts interest groups which link and network community nurses nationally to share models of best practice in community nursing. They provide a forum for community nurses to share ideas and experiences and to advocate for better systems and processes in the delivery of health services. The interest groups are in child and family health, population health and palliative care. Each interest group shares common terms of reference and the minutes of the meetings are found on the website for all members to read.

The Child and Family Health interest group have set out clear strategic actions for 2013 with priority given to revision of the Programme of Action for Children guidelines, advocating for national training of the child and Family Health Needs Assessment Framework, and promoting a child health workforce involving community development.

The Population Health Group have written a book. The book is an Irish representation based on the Public Health Intervention Minnesota Wheel. This wheel displays the 17 public health interventions that public health nurses do every day. It will be a limited edition and will be available at the international conference.

The Palliative Care group are involved with the All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care in developing an initiative to implement and evaluate the Dignity Intervention Framework within clinical practice. The Dignity Intervention Framework is a tool which will help to conserve the dignity of people at the end of life in community settings. It is intended to be rolled out as a pilot project and will be delivered by community nurses involved in end of life care in community settings.

School Health Interest Group In 2012, the ICHN Child and Family Health interest group identified school health as a key area for development.

Following a workshop, a number of actions focused on improving and standardising PHN school health service delivery, were agreed. A sub-group, under the chair of Anne Lynott, A/Director PHN was convened to progress these actions.

An analysis of the gap between the Best Health for Children Revisited (2005) standard for the school health service was conducted. 50 per cent of LHO areas returned the questionnaires. While this return does not provide an accurate account of the status of school health screening in all LHO areas, it does give a clear picture of the lack of standardisation of practice across the responding areas and an identification of many of the issues impacting on the delivery of the BHFC recommended school health screening programme.

The School health protocol document and associated documentation from HSE West (Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim & West Cavan) was reviewed and amendments agreed to allow application across other HSE areas. A report of the work-to-date has been compiled with recommendations including: national endorsement of BHFC; development of a national strategy document on school health and the public health role of the school nurse; a comprehensive child health IT system; implementation of a dedicated school PHN staffing model and the involvement of the school nurse with the health promoting schools initiative.

The report is being forwarded to the Directors of PHN group, ICHN Director, and Dr Kevin Kelleher.

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n 2012, the ICHN Child and Family health interest group identified School Health as a key area for development.

Following a workshop, a number of actions focused on improving and standardising PHN school health service delivery, were agreed. A sub-group, under the chair of Anne Lynott, A/Director PHN was convened to progress these actions.

An analysis of the gap between the Best Health for Children Revisited (2005) standard for the school health service was conducted. 50% of LHO areas returned the questionnaires. While this return does not provide an accurate account of the status of school health screening in all LHO areas, it does give a clear picture of the lack of standardisation of practice across the responding areas and an identification of many of the issues impacting on the delivery of the BHFC recommended school health screening programme.

The School health protocol document and associated documentation from HSE West (Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim & W Cavan) was reviewed and amendments agreed to allow application across other HSE areas. A report of the work-to-date has been compiled with recommendations including: national endorsement of BHFC; development of a national strategy document on school health and the public health role of the school nurse; a comprehensive child health IT system; implementation of a dedicated school PHN staffing model and the involvement of the school nurse with the health promoting schools initiative.

The report is being forwarded to the Directors of PHN group, ICHN Director, and Dr Kevin Kelleher.

Population Health Interest Group The publication ‘Public Health Nursing in Ireland: The visibility of the role of the Irish PHN is critical to ensuring

that the PHN is a valued member of the multidisciplinary primary health care team improving population health outcomes by promoting equity in line with the Healthy Ireland framework for improved health and well being (DOH 2013). Further work of the PHIG group in collaboration with other key stakeholders will ensure that the public health nursing service in Ireland remains visible and valid.

Demonstrating interventions from practice, validating public health nursing actions using the American Intervention Wheel’ was compiled by members of the Institute of Community Health Nursing (ICHN) Population Health Interest Group (PHIG). Two of the main purposes of the group as recorded in the revised PHIG Terms of Reference (ICHN 2013) document are: To raise the profile of the role of the public health nursing service in population health and To promote research into population health. Progressing recommendations of the Population Health Information Tool (HSE 2011) and compiling Irish stories from the Intervention Wheel address these priority aims.

The American Intervention Wheel was developed fifteen years ago through a grounded theory process by public health nurses (PHNs) at the Minnesota Department of Health in an attempt to highlight the core functions of their practice (Keller et al 2011), a collection of corresponding Intervention Wheel stories was published soon afterwards (MDH 2006). The seventeen interventions from PHN practice as recounted in the Wheel book of stories (MDH 2006) guided the PHIG in the validation process of the Irish stories. The Irish stories make the role of the PHN more visible by showcasing PHN service practice in the Irish context.

This first edition of Irish Intervention Wheel stories, published by the ICHN will be launched at the 3rd International Public Health Nursing Conference in Galway and a pdf version will be available from the website www.ichn.ie

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References: Department of Health (2013) Healthy Ireland, A Framework for improved health and wellbeing 2012-2025, Hawkins House, Dublin 2, www.doh.ie Health Service Executive (2011) Population Health Information Tool (PHIT) Changing practice to support service delivery, Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director, Dr. Steeven’s Hospital, Dublin 8 Institute of Community Health Nursing (2013) Population Health Information Group Terms of Reference, revised March 2013, www.ichn.ie Keller L. O, Strohscheim S, Briske L, (2011) Populationbased public health nursing practice: The Intervention Wheel, Chapter 9 in Stanhope and Lancaster, Public Health Nursing, Population-Centred Health Care in the Community, 8th Edition, 186-215. Elsevier: Maryland Heights, Missouri Minnesota Department of Health (2006) The Wheelbook A collection of “Getting Behind the Wheel Stories 2000-2006, Office of Public Health Practice, Minnesota Department of Health

Anne McDonald PHN PHIG Group Secretary

The Palliative Care Interest group Further to the International Nursing Research Seminar Series and a Research meeting held in UCD in December the Institute of Community Health Nursing attended a number of meetings chaired by Philip Larkin, Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing (Palliative Care), University College Dublin on the Dignity Care Intervention Ireland. Dr. Bridget Johnston reader in Palliative Care, University of Dundee and Honorary Nurse Consultant (Palliative Care) in the NHS presented her research carried out in Scotland on the use of a Dignity Care Pathway (DCP) used by Community nurses caring for older people in their homes. The Palliative Care Interest group are currently engaged in an initiative to implement and evaluate a Dignity Care Intervention within clinical practice in an Irish Context. The Dignity Care Intervention is a tool which will help to conserve the dignity of people at the end of life in community settings.

Research has shown that people nearing the end of life fear loss of dignity, and a central tenet of palliative care is to help people die with dignity. The Dignity Care Intervention is based on the Chochinov theoretical model of dignity care. It address patients concerns from the patients own view point and incorporates a patient dignity inventory, reflective questions and evidence based care actions with the purpose of addressing the patients concerns, relieving distress and enhancing end of life experiences.

The ICHN invite you to get in contact with the Institute of Community Health Nursing if you are interested in participating in this project as part of the Palliative care special Interest group.

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ICHN Projects 2013 Each year the ICHN undertakes a number of projects for the benefit of public health nursing and 2013 is no exception. Sinead Hanafin details some of the expectations and projects underway that public health nurses will see coming to fruition.

Making evidence work for community health nursing

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here is a recognition that practitioners and managers need to base their decision making on good evidence and in that regard, there have been a number of recent developments in respect of community nursing in Ireland.

These include, for example, the development and implementation of the Population Health Information Tool (PHIT) (Office of the Nursing & Midwifery Services Director , 2011), Child and Family Health Needs Assessment Framework Project (O’Dwyer, 2012) and the recent review of public health nursing services which mapped service provision across Ireland. In addition, a small number of articles have been published in professional journals in areas such as infant (Mulcahy et al. 2012) and child health (Cawley et al. 2011, Stewart-Moore et al. 2012), child protection (Kent et al. 2011) and care of older people ((Ballard et. al 2013, Hickey et al. 2012). However, there are still significant gaps in the evidence available to community nurses. This project is focussed on the development of an overarching research and data framework for the purpose of enabling the ICHN to take a more strategic approach to supporting nurses working in community to access evidence to support their work.

The following objectives have been identified and these are to: C ollate the views of personnel of the ICHN, public health nurse managers, public health nurses, registered general nurses and other key stakeholders on issues of immediate and emerging importance to community nursing. These will include, for example, specific areas of concern regarding management and practice, activities to support evidence utilisation; and capacity to use of evidence in policy and practice.  I dentify priority areas for research and data developments  I dentify any other relevant issues arising in respect of evidence informed decision making in community nursing S ituate stakeholder views within the current research landscape  i dentify mechanisms, activities and actions through which the strategic framework can be implemented A gree an overarching strategic framework to support an evidence informed approach to policy and practice in community nursing.  I nformation will be collected using focus group interviews

and questionnaires and all members of the ICHN will be given an opportunity to contribute. It is expected that the project will be completed by October 2013.

digiPHIT Project Anne Mc Donald, the ICHN’s PHIT Project Officer, describes the benefits and improvement of the project.

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nequitable public health nursing caseloads in an environment of increasing acuity and complexity of health and social care with a corresponding lack of contemporary health information systems was the main driver for the Population Health Information Tool (PHIT) project.

The PHIT project (2006-2008) was funded by the National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery and the Health Service Executive (HSE) and delivered a health information management framework for the public health nursing (PHN) service.

This pragmatic paper-based tool collects individual and population health data through a system of care planning, registration and caseload analysis and has the potential to become a national health information resource. The PHIT is fully implemented in HSE Local Health Office Dublin North Central.

The PHIT project recommendations include the need to cultivate a health informatics culture within the PHN service and the equally urgent need to migrate the paper based system to the electronic environment facilitating integration into a national Electronic Healthcare Record. Collaboration with a health informatics expert and the awarding of funding in 2012 by the Institute of Community Health Nursing (ICHN) paved the way for the digiPHIT pilot project.

The main aim of the digiPHIT project was to test proof the concept and this was achieved in February 2013 when pilot nurses transferred digital patient assessments across the HSE firewall to a secure server. The digital pen transfers data from digitised patient records requiring minimal new technology, supports the traditional nurse patient interview process and facilitates a culture of patient held records. The encrypted digital pen can hold a significant amount of hand written data before transferring to a laptop or computer even when out of range, when in-range data is transferred by mobile phone or docking device.

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current projects Digital forms can be designed for digital pen, tablet or combined use providing multiple options for future data collection devices. The project team choose to pilot the digital pen as it would seem to be the most cost-effective option and while it radically reduces the amount of PHN paperwork required, it retains the option of patient held records.

The digiPHIT researchers made contact with other similar projects, one of which is the Single Assessment Tool (SAT), a primary care project which has been agreed in the HSE National Service Plan (HSE 2013). The SAT aims to implement aspects of the interRAI suite of assessment documentation for older adults and replace the Common Assessment Summary Record (HSE 2012).

The progression to HSE Business Case application for a national roll out was agreed following a meeting with the national director of the HSE ICT Department as a method to access funding for the development of a national PHIT database. Drafting and revising the business case template was undertaken in collaboration with the HSE ICT Business Planning Unit a final draft of which will be forwarded to the Department of Finance in 2013.

The digiPHIT pilot phase has provided a clear understanding of the structural processes required for a national electronic implementation including the need for dedicated ICT support systems. A priority need for PHNs to develop their own core documentation data (HIQA 2011) was further highlighted by the variety of PHN service documentation displayed at the ICHN January 2013 workshop.

Addressing the need for core documentation combined with evidence of active engagement by the PHN service nationally with the development of an electronic PHIT will be critical to the progress and successful outcome of this business case.

Dignity Care Intervention Project Implementation and evaluation of a dignity care intervention for individuals nearing the end of life in a community setting.

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he aim of this service development initiative is to implement and evaluate a dignity care intervention (DCI) that will be delivered by community RGN’s, public health nurses (PHN) and specialist palliative care nurses based in a community setting to help conserve the dignity of people at the end of life in community settings. The DCI was originally developed, implemented and evaluated by Dr Bridget Johnston and colleagues based in the University of Dundee (Scotland). Previous research by Johnston et al. clearly indicated that community nurses and community palliative care nurses found the tool added to the quality of their work with patients who have palliative care needs across a range of illnesses, chronic diseases and cancer.

Patients and family carers reported a greater sense of worth in being respected and listened to by nurses and ultimately,

that dying with dignity was achieved.

As part of the current project, the DCI will involve a patient-centred assessment to identify and address key concerns in relation to their illness as well as their personal and social dignity. The intervention is intended to help nurses to identify what patients and carers consider most distressing for the patient and act as a guide in terms of how this distress may be addressed effectively. It is envisaged that nurses will receive DCI training in order to utilise a DCI assessment tool with patients with a diagnosis of advanced illness. An evaluation of the intervention will be undertaken in order to determine the relevance and acceptability of the DCI to an Irish context.

All nurses involved in this project will participate in a service-orientated education programme about dignity intervention at end-of-life. The acceptability of the DCI from patients’, carers’ and nurses’ perspectives will be explored as well as the potential barriers and facilitators to successful implementation and integration into standard community nursing practices for patients at the end of life.

It is envisaged that the project will have several positive outcomes towards improving care at the end-of-life and improving support for informal caregivers including (1) improving partnership working in palliative and end of life care across boundaries and across disciplines working in the HSE, social and voluntary sector, regarding palliative and end of life care; (2) supporting and developing the role of the PHN in the delivery of person centered dignified care; and (3) contributing to the development and recognition of the importance of palliative care within primary care settings.

The DCI project is co-funded by the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) and the Irish Cancer Society and it is anticipated that the outcomes of the project will inform the work of the IHF, HSE and ICGP Primary Palliative Care programme. The project is co-led by Dr Sonja McIlfatrick (Head of Research, All-Ireland Institute of Hospice & Palliative Care) and Professor Phil Larkin (Assoc. Professor of Clinical Nursing [Pall. Care], University College Dublin) in collaboration with the Institute of Community Health Nursing (ICHN) and Public Health Nursing (Limerick, Wicklow & Dublin locations). For further information about the project please contact Dr Sonja McIlfatrick (smcilfatrick@aiihpc.org) or Professor Phil Larkin (philip. larkin@ucd.ie).

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nursing bodies The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland ABOUT US

Aims of the Board

Historical Background

Strategic Aims of the Board

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland was established by the Nurses Act, 1950 to take over the functions of two bodies, the Central Midwives Board and the General Nursing Council, which had been established in 1918 and 1919, respectively. The Board was re-constituted and its functions were re-defined and expanded by the Nurses Act, 1985. The Board continues to operate under the provisions of this Act. The Board consists of twenty-nine members, seventeen of whom are nurses and midwives elected by the nursing profession. The remainder are appointed by the Minister for Health and Children.

The Board produces its strategic plan every three years.

The strategic plan provides a documented and coherent account of the functions and activities of The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland as they will be implemented during the defined period. The Board's plan takes account of the political and social environment in which the organisation operates as well as addressing its obligations as prescribed by legislation and Government guidelines.

In accordance with the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011, our name has changed to Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann, or, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.

This change of name reflects the recognition of midwifery as a separate and distinct profession.

Role of the Board The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland is the regulatory body for the nursing profession.

Its main functions are: • To establish and maintain a register of nurses • To provide for the education and training of nurses and student nurses • To inquire into the conduct of a registered nurse on the grounds of alleged professional misconduct or alleged unfitness to engage in such practice by reason of physical or mental disability • To give guidance to the profession • To manage the Nursing Careers Centre which was set up in 1998 to facilitate a centralised system of processing and selection of applicants wishing to enter nursing promote and market nursing as a career; provide careers information to registered nurses and midwives.

About the Board The main functions of the Board are to maintain the register of nurses in Ireland and to give guidance to the nursing profession generally on all matters relating to ethical conduct and behaviour. The Board is also obliged to carry out such functions as may be assigned to it from time to time by the Minister for Health and Children in relation to any directive or regulation affecting the practice of nursing and the persons engaged in such practice. The Board promotes high standards of professional education, training and practice and professional conduct among nurses and midwives.

Board Rules The Nurses Act, 1985, requires the Board to make rules in relation to the operation of its main functions. The most recent set of rules were approved by the Minister for Health and Children in 2007.

In general, the rules provide the framework for the implementation of the Act, including: • Establishing each division of the register; • Governing the elections to the Board members; • Providing for the collection of fees.

The Board can also make rules in relation to any other areas in which Rules are not mandatory under the Act.

Board Functions The general concern of The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland is to promote high standards of professional education and training and professional conduct among nurses and midwives. It has a responsibility to fulfill the functions assigned to it by the Nurses Act, 1985.

The Board fulfills it functions through: • Approving higher education institutes and clinical sites providing training; • approving curricula programmes of higher education Institutes and of Health Services providers; • Maintaining the Register of nurses and midwives in the Republic of Ireland; • Setting high standards of practice for nurses and midwives, through the provision of the Code of Professional Conduct for each Nurse and Midwife, 2000; • Investigating complaints made against nurses and midwives on the grounds of alleged professional misconduct and alleged unfitness to practice by reason of physical or mental disability; • Issuing guidance on ethical, clinical and other professional matters which affect the profession. The functions of the Board are resourced through Annual Retention Fees paid by each nurse and midwife registered with the Board. Administrative fees are charged for other services provided.

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nursing bodies The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Financing the Board's Activities The Nurses Act, 1985, prescribes that all expenses incurred by the Board shall be defrayed out of funds at its disposal.

These funds are generated through Annual Retention Fees paid by each nurse and midwife. The Board also charges administrative fees for other services provided.

Miscellaneous Functions In addition to its statutory functions detailed in the Nurses Act, 1985, the Board also: • Advises the Minister for Health and Children on all matters relating to the functions assigned to the Board by the Act; • Advises the public on all matters of general interest relating to its functions; • Ensures the application of relevant EU Directives in the regulation and control of nursing and midwifery practice; • Undertakes additional functions assigned by the Minister for Health and Childern in relation to the practice of nursing and the persons engaged in such practice; • Maintains and fosters relations with relevant international organisations; • Provides both library and information services to the profession; • Manages the Nursing Careers Centre, which provides career guidance to nurses and midwives; • Produces an Annual Report.

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The Act provides that the Board may, with the consent of the Minister for Health and Children, charge fees for the following services: • The registration of a person in the register; • The retention of the name of a person in the register; • The restoration in the register of the name of any person whose name has been erased or removed pursuant to the provisions of this Act from the register; • The giving to any person of a certificate of registration; • The registration of any candidate for nurse training in any register maintained by the Board; • Entry into any examination conducted by the Board; • Applications to undergo nurse training; • Any other service which the Board may, from time to time, provide.

The activities of the Nursing Careers Centre, which is managed by the Board to promote and market nursing as a career, are funded by the Department of Health and Children.

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nursing bodies All Ireland Institute for Hospice & Palliative Care A History The foundation of the All Ireland Institute for Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) can be traced back to 2005 when Professor David Clark, University of Glasgow, took up a post as Visiting Professor of Hospice Studies, at UCD and TCD, funded by The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF), with the aim of supporting academic activity in palliative care.

As part of his remit, Professor Clark met with many hospice and palliative care service providers and stakeholders and emerging from these meetings was the potential to create an institute for hospice and palliative care on the island. By May 2006, a proposal was presented to the IHF Policy and Services committee to support the progression of an Institute for palliative care which include not only research but also accommodate education and information/policy functions. The proposal was agreed, with a decision made to begin discussions with the National Council for Palliative Care and with The Atlantic Philanthropies.

By March 2008, the Steering Group had developed the business case, and identified the Institute of Public Health (IPH) as a potential interim host for the initiative.

On behalf of the steering committee, the IPH made the grant application to AP for core funding of S5m, with further matched commitments expected from IHF, ICS, HRB and R&D office and from the eventual consortium of organisations that would make up the Institute. Negotiations for funding were successful and in 2009 the Health Research Board were able to issue the Call for proposals to organisations to host and establish an All Ireland Institute for Hospice and Palliative Care.

Following the submission of the successful bid, a consortium of partners formed who went on to form an All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care, supported by a consortium of funders led by The Atlantic Philanthropies.

AIIHPC is currently managed by a management committee made up of representatives from the consortium partners.

Aims and Objectives AIIHPC eliminates unnecessary duplication of effort through promoting strategic collaboration. We make meaningful, evidence-based contributions to the policy environment, North and South. We believe that this collaborative and comprehensive approach will deliver a better experience for patients and their families. Through committed stakeholder involvement across the sector, AIIHPC will:  Drive the strategic development of the palliative care workforce, through supporting high quality, accessible and transferrable learning and providing professional development opportunities  Foster a strategic approach to research and knowledge development, through a focused, research agenda, the development of critical mass via Structured Research Networks, and developing research capacity and capability.

 Ensure that knowledge and learning has a real impact on service delivery, by promoting interdisciplinary working and knowledge translation.  Build on the history of strength and innovation in palliative care across the island of Ireland.  Position the island of Ireland as an international leader in palliative care, building on strong international relationships, engaging in relevant fora, and pursuing specific areas of all-Ireland strength which can add international value.  Engage users, carers and communities in all aspects of palliative care through a structured best practice process.

From this, AIIHPC proposes that its success can be evidenced through:  An all-island palliative care community working productively and proactively together.  Universal access to an invaluable palliative care resource providing expertise, information, direction and support  International recognition as a leader in palliative care practice, education and research  Increased public awareness of palliative care and normalisation of the universal experience of death, dying, loss and care  Widespread improvement in the palliative care experience for patients and their families.

Values Four values underpin our approach to delivering on the vision of AIIHPC. These apply across all themes, as well as providing a basis for how the consortium work together and with other stakeholders.

Social Justice: In a palliative care context involvement and access vary greatly, and we are committed to challenging health inequalities through equal opportunity and involvement for all. In particular, we will support a community development approach and positive engagement with socially excluded minority groups, with a focus on creating vibrant and engaged communities.

Inclusivity:. We will ensure that the activities of the Institute are inclusive, bring together interested parties, and reach far beyond the current twelve consortium members to other academic institutions, service providers, policy makers, associations and bodies, communities and families.

The inclusivity of users, carers and communities will also be a core focus, ensuring their meaningful involvement in the planning, implementing and reviewing of services, policy, education and research.

Accountability: We emphasise responsible stewardship, transparency and accountability, not only to our funders and supporters, but to our colleagues, and the general public.

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research networks, education programmes, and policy and practice initiatives.

Evidence-base. Building and maintaining high quality services, engagements, relationships, processes and people in line with best practice is central to the work of AIIHPC. We commit to working with our palliative care partners to develop and promote an evidence-base across the island of Ireland.

Education A well-educated and highly trained hospice and palliative care community will secure the future development of ongoing excellence in palliative care delivery.

AIIHPC supports access to high quality education and the development of a well-trained palliative care community with the skills and abilities to respond to a wide variety of palliative care needs in a range of settings through two work activities:  Education network for availability, accessibility and transferability of learning  Leadership and capacity building through Individual learning and experience AIIHPC have also been invited by the HSE as a partner on a project developing a Competence Framework for Palliative Care.

The impact of Education activities at AIIHPC include:  Transparency of palliative care education and qualifications allowing measurement of learning  Employment mobility for palliative care staff  Critical mass in palliative care education  Consistent delivery of high quality and accessible palliative care education  A collaborative culture across the palliative car education sector  Appropriate palliative care education for a range of professions  Increased professional development and lifelong learning opportunities for palliative care staff  Increased understanding of palliative care in the wider healthcare community

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Carlow Community Services, Athy Road, Carlow Kilkenny Community Services, James’ Green, Kilkenny General telephone number:

Cavan 049 4361822; Monaghan 047 30400

Local Health Manager:

Anna Marie Lanigan

GP out of office hours service:

1800 334 999

Public Health Nurse:

Carlow 059 913 6520; Kilkenny 056 778 4600

Child Health:

Carlow 059 913 6520; Kilkenny 056 778 4600

Home Help:

Carlow 059 913 6520; Kilkenny 056 778 4600

Occupational therapy:

Carlow 059 913 6520; Kilkenny 056 778 4600

Physiotherapy:

Carlow 059 913 6520; Kilkenny 056 778 4600

Ophthalmic service:

Carlow 059 913 6520; Kilkenny 056 778 4600

Speech and language therapy:

Carlow 059 913 6520; Kilkenny 056 778 4600

Dental service:

Carlow 059 913 6520; Kilkenny 056 778 4600

Orthodontic service:

Waterford Regional Hospital 051 848 000

Chiropody:

Carlow 059 913 6520; Kilkenny 056 778 4600

Hospice/palliative care:

St Luke’s Hospital 056 778 5000

Cavan PCCC Office, Lisdaran, Cavan Monaghan PCCC Office, Rooskey, Monaghan General telephone number:

Carlow 059 913 6526; Kilkenny 056 778 4600

Local Health Manager:

Martin Collum

GP out of office hours service:

Cavan 1850 777 911

Public Health Nurse:

Cavan: 049 437 3126; Monaghan 047 30477

Child Health:

Cavan 049 437 7305; Monaghan 047 30426

Home Help:

Cavan 049 436 0445/0447/0448/0449/0450; Monaghan 047 30455

Occupational therapy:

Cavan 049 437 3127; Monaghan 047 30400

Physiotherapy:

Cavan 049 4376208; Monaghan 047 38849

Ophthalmic service:

Cavan 049 437 3124/3121; Monaghan (047) 30 412/400

Speech and language therapy:

Cavan 049 437 3127; Monaghan 047 30400

Dental service:

Cavan General Hospital 049 437 3204

Orthodontic service:

Referrals from Cavan: Regional Orthodontic Unit Navan; Referrals from Monaghan: Regional Orthodontic Unit Dundalk. Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Chiropody:

049 437 6137

Hospice/palliative care:

St Christopher’s Unit 049 437 5523

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local health offices Clare Local Health Office, St. Josephs Hospital, Ennis, Co Clare General telephone number:

(065) 686 3555/3556

Local Health Manager:

Mr Fergal Flynn

GP out of office hours service:

1850 212 999

Public Health Nurse:

065 686 8037

Child Health:

065 686 8038

Home Help:

065 682 8178

Occupational therapy:

065 686 3653

Physiotherapy:

065 686 3621

Ophthalmic service:

065 682 8525

Speech and language therapy:

065 686 3549

Dental service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Orthodontic service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Chiropody:

065 689 4741

Hospice/palliative care:

By GP referral. Contact Health Office.

Donegal Local Health Office, Isaac Butt House, Ballybofey, Donegal General telephone number:

074 9131391

Local Health Manager:

John Hayes

GP out of office hours service:

1850 400 911

Public Health Nurse:

074 918 9024/9031

Child Health:

071 982 2776

Home Help:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Occupational therapy:

071 917 4580

Physiotherapy:

Letterkenny 074 912 3582; Sligo 071 917 4567

Ophthalmic service:

074 918 9021

Speech and language therapy:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Dental service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Orthodontic service:

Sligo General Hospital 071 917 4574

Chiropody:

List available from Local Health Centre (see directory)

Hospice/palliative care:

Hospice Service, Letterkenny General Hospital 074 917 7256

Dublin north central local Health Office, Civic Centre, Ballymun, Dublin 11 General telephone number:

01 846 7000

Local Health Manager:

Noel Mulvihill

GP out of office hours service:

1850 22 44 77

Public Health Nurse:

01 846 7152

Child Health:

01 857 5400

Home Help:

Contact Local Health Nurse/Health Centre

Occupational therapy:

01 846 7127/ 7141

Physiotherapy:

01 855 1100

Ophthalmic service:

01 846 7285

Speech and language therapy:

01 855 1100

Dental service:

Ballymun Civic Centre 01 846 7232

Orthodontic service:

Mill House, Ashtown Gate, Navan Road 01 869 3500

Chiropody:

01 846 7280

Hospice/palliative care:

Our Lady’s Hospice 01 406 8700; St Francis’ Hospice 01 832 7535

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local health offices Dublin north Local Health Office, Cromcastle Road, Coolock, Dublin 5 General telephone number:

01 8164200

Local Health Manager:

Pat Dunne

GP out of office hours service:

1850 22 44 77

Public Health Nurse:

01 828 3110

Child Health:

01 816 4289

Home Help:

01 816 4200

Occupational therapy:

01 867 5267

Physiotherapy:

Contact Local Health Centre

Ophthalmic service:

01 816 4200

Speech and language therapy:

Swords 01 890 7141; Lusk 01 870 9015; Skerries 01 849 2769; Coolock 01 816 4217; Kilbarrack 01 839 9507; Darndale 01 877 1558

Dental service:

Coolock Health Centre 01 816 4232 or contact Local Health Centre

Orthodontic service:

Orthodontic service: Contact Local Health Centre (directory)

Chiropody:

01 816 4200

Hospice/palliative care:

St Francis Hospice, Raheny 01 832 7535

dublin south city Local Health Office, Carnegie Centre, 21-25 Lord Edward Street, Dublin 2 General telephone number:

(065) 686 3555/3556

Local Health Manager:

Ray Kavanagh

GP out of office hours service:

01 454 5607

Public Health Nurse:

01 648 6500

Child Health:

01 648 6500

Home Help:

01 648 6500

Occupational therapy:

01 648 6500

Physiotherapy:

065 686 3621

Ophthalmic service:

01 648 6500

Speech and language therapy:

01 648 6500

Dental service:

Cornmarket Dental Clinic 01 645 5411/677 7671

Orthodontic service:

St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8 01 473 3500

Chiropody:

01 648 6500

Hospice/palliative care:

Our Lady’s Hospice 01 406 8700

dublin south east Local Health Office, Vergemount Hall, Clonskeagh, Dublin 6 General telephone number:

01 268 0300

Local Health Manager:

Martina Queally

GP out of office hours service:

East Doc 01 221 4021/ Luke Doc 01 406 5158

Public Health Nurse:

01 268 0300

Child Health:

01 268 0341

Home Help:

01 268 0300

Occupational therapy:

01 216 4509

Physiotherapy:

01 268 0322

Ophthalmic service:

01 268 0330

Speech and language therapy:

01 216 4500

Dental service:

Dundrum 01 298 3116/Ringsend 01 668 3897/Baggot Street 01 669 9300

Orthodontic service:

01 200 5240

Chiropody:

Contact Local Health Centre (directory)

Hospice/palliative care:

Our Lady’s Hospice 01 406 8700

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local health offices dublin south west Local Health Office, Old Country Road, Crumlin General telephone number:

01 620 6300

Local Health Manager:

Gerry O’Neill

GP out of office hours service:

01 454 5607

Public Health Nurse:

01 620 6338/6327

Child Health:

01 620 6330

Home Help:

01 620 6330

Occupational therapy:

01 620 6356

Physiotherapy:

01 620 6256

Ophthalmic service:

01 620 6346

Speech and language therapy:

01 620 6256

Dental service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Orthodontic service:

St James’s Hospital 01 420 1100

Chiropody:

01 620 6345

Hospice/palliative care:

Our Lady’s Hospice 01 406 8700

dÚn laoghaire Local Health Office, Tivoli Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin General telephone number:

01 284 3579

Local Health Manager:

Gerard McKiernan (A)

GP out of office hours service:

DL Doc 01 663 9869/ East Doc 01 221 4021

Public Health Nurse:

01 284 3579

Child Health:

01 284 3579

Home Help:

Contact Local Public Health Nurse/GP/Health Centre

Occupational therapy:

01 284 3579

Physiotherapy:

01 284 3579

Ophthalmic service:

01 284 3579

Speech and language therapy:

01 282 2122

Dental service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Orthodontic service:

St Columcille’s Hospital 01 200 5240

Chiropody:

01 284 3579

Hospice/palliative care:

Our Lady’s Hospice 01 406 8700/ Blackrock Hospice 01 206 4000

galway Local Health Office, 25 Newcastle Road, Galway General telephone number:

091 523 12

Local Health Manager:

Priya Prendergast

GP out of office hours service:

1850 365 000

Public Health Nurse:

091 546 341

Child Health:

01 546 355

Home Help:

091 546 353

Occupational therapy:

Paediatric 091 546 009; Adult 091 775 323/324

Physiotherapy:

091 546 009

Ophthalmic service:

091 546 255

Speech and language therapy:

091 546 341

Dental service:

091 546 009

Orthodontic service:

091 546 009

Chiropody:

091 546 040

Hospice/palliative care:

Galway Hospice, Renmore 091 770 868

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local health offices kerry community services, hse south, Rathass, Tralee General telephone number:

066 718 4500

Local Health Manager:

Michael Fitzgerald

GP out of office hours service:

1850 335 999

Public Health Nurse:

066 719 5676

Child Health:

066 719 5611

Home Help:

066 719 5679

Occupational therapy:

066 719 9708

Physiotherapy:

066 718 4280

Ophthalmic service:

066 718 4550

Speech and language therapy:

066 719 9730

Dental service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Orthodontic service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Chiropody:

066 718 4559

Hospice/palliative care:

066 718 4085

Kildare west wicklow Local Health Office, Poplar House, Poplar Square, Naas General telephone number:

045 876 001

Local Health Manager:

David Walshe

GP out of office hours service:

045 436 144

Public Health Nurse:

045 873 214/ 873 238

Child Health:

045 981 800

Home Help:

045 850 158

Occupational therapy:

045 889 030

Physiotherapy:

045 889 040

Ophthalmic service:

045 981 800

Speech and language therapy:

045 873 267

Dental service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Orthodontic service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Chiropody:

045 981 800

Hospice/palliative care:

Our Lady’s Hospice 01 406 8700

Laois community services Office, Dublin Road, Portlaoise General telephone number:

057 862 1135

Local Health Manager:

Liam O’Callaghan

GP out of office hours service:

1850 302 702

Public Health Nurse:

Laois 057 862 1135; Offaly 057 934 1301

Child Health:

Laois 057 862 1135; Offaly 057 934 1301

Home Help:

Laois 057 862 1135; Offaly 057 934 1301

Occupational therapy:

Laois 057 862 1135; Offaly 057 934 1301

Physiotherapy:

Laois 057 862 1364; Offaly 057 932 1501

Ophthalmic service:

Laois 057 862 1135; Offaly 057 934 1301

Speech and language therapy:

Laois 057 862 1135; Offaly 057 934 1301

Dental service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Orthodontic service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Chiropody:

Laois 057 862 1135; Offaly 057 934 1301

Hospice/palliative care:

Contact Director of Public Health Nursing: Offaly 057 934 1301; Laois 057 862 1135

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local health offices Limerick Local Health Office, Ballycummin Avenue, Raheen Business Park, Limerick General telephone number:

061 483 754

Local Health Manager:

Pat Fitzgerald (A)

GP out of office hours service:

1850 212 999

Public Health Nurse:

061 483 718

Child Health:

061 483 712

Home Help:

Contact Local Public Health Nurse

Occupational therapy:

061 483 793

Physiotherapy:

01 483 793

Ophthalmic service:

061 483 704

Speech and language therapy:

061 483 996

Dental service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Orthodontic service:

St Camillus Hospital 061 483 748

Chiropody:

List available from local health centre (see directory)

Hospice/palliative care:

Contact health office

longford / westmeath Local Health Office, Primary Care Unit, St Loman’s Hospital, Mullingar, Co Westmeath General telephone number:

044 939 5506

Local Health Manager:

Joe Ruane

GP out of office hours service:

1850 302 702

Public Health Nurse:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Child Health:

Longford 043 50157; Westmeath 044 939 5006/1

Home Help:

Longford 043 50159; Westmeath 044 934 0221

Occupational therapy:

Longford 043 50103; Westmeath 044 933 8576

Physiotherapy:

Longford 043 46211; Westmeath 044 934 0221

Ophthalmic service:

Longford 043 46211; Westmeath 044 934 0221

Speech and language therapy:

Longford 043 50163/4; Mullingar 044 938 4228; Athlone 090 648 3115/6

Dental service:

Longford 043 50157; Westmeath 044 934 0221

Orthodontic service:

Longford 043 50718; Mullingar 044 939 5053; Athlone 090 648 3172

Chiropody:

Longford 043 50157; Westmeath 044 939 5078/9

Hospice/palliative care:

Longford 043 45851; Mullingar 044 937 6260; Athlone 090 647 5301

louth Local Health Office, Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co Louth General telephone number:

042 933 2287

Local Health Manager:

Ann Marie Hoey

GP out of office hours service:

1850 777 911

Public Health Nurse:

Drogheda 041 983 8605/ Dundalk 042 933 2287

Child Health:

041 983 8605

Home Help:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Occupational therapy:

042 938 5414

Physiotherapy:

042 938 5456

Ophthalmic service:

Dundalk 042 938 5454; Drogheda 041 983 8605

Speech and language therapy:

042 938 5455

Dental service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Orthodontic service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Chiropody:

List available from local health centre (see directory)

Hospice/palliative care:

Dóchas Centre, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda 041 987 5259; Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross 01 406 8700

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local health offices mayo local health office, Westport Road, Castlebar General telephone number:

094 902 2333

Local Health Manager:

Frank Murray

GP out of office hours service:

1850 365 000

Public Health Nurse:

094 904 2200/2202/2206

Child Health:

094 904 2212/2213

Home Help:

Contact local public health nurse

Occupational therapy:

096 21511/ 096 954 6773

Physiotherapy:

094 925 100

Ophthalmic service:

094 904 2247

Speech and language therapy:

094 904 2239

Dental service:

094 902 595 or 094 904 2272/2250

Orthodontic service:

Orthodontic service: Merlin Park Regional Hospital, Galway 091 751 131

Chiropody:

List available from local health centre (see directory)

Hospice/palliative care:

Mayo Homecare Team 094 902 6610; Hospital team 094 902 1733

meath Local Health Office, Dublin Road, Kells, Co Meath General telephone number:

046 924 0341

Local Health Manager:

David Gaskin

GP out of office hours service:

1850 777 911

Public Health Nurse:

046 902 1595

Child Health:

046 902 1595

Home Help:

046 902 1595

Occupational therapy:

046 902 1595

Physiotherapy:

046 909 7852

Ophthalmic service:

046 902 1595

Speech and language therapy:

046 902 1595

Dental service:

046 902 1595

Orthodontic service:

Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, Co Meath 046 907 8690

Chiropody:

046 902 1595

Hospice/palliative care:

9 & 10 Academy Street, Navan 045 902 7375; Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross 01 406 8700

north cork Local Health Office, Gouldshill House, Mallow General telephone number:

022 30200

Local Health Manager:

Ann Kennelly

GP out of office hours service:

1850 335 999

Public Health Nurse:

022 30200

Child Health:

022 30225/30213/30229

Home Help:

022 30200

Occupational therapy:

022 31807

Physiotherapy:

022 31836

Ophthalmic service:

022 30200

Speech and language therapy:

022 30294

Dental service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Orthodontic service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Chiropody:

022 30200

Hospice/palliative care:

Contact Director of Public Health Nursing 022 30200

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local health offices north lee Local Health Office, Floor 2 Abbeycourt House, George’s Quay, Cork General telephone number:

021 496 5511

Local Health Manager:

Dave Drohan

GP out of office hours service:

1850 335 999

Public Health Nurse:

021 492 3863/3891/3838

Child Health:

021 492 3885

Home Help:

021 492 3863/3891/3838

Occupational therapy:

021 492 3194

Physiotherapy:

021 492 3194

Ophthalmic service:

021 492 3868/3869

Speech and language therapy:

021 492 1601

Dental service:

021 496 5511

Orthodontic service:

021 496 5511

Chiropody:

021 492 1752

Hospice/palliative care:

Public health nurse 021 492 3863/3891/3838

north tipperary / east limerick local health office, Holland Road, Plassey, Castletroy, Limerick General telephone number:

061 464 060/061

Local Health Manager:

Bernard Gloster

GP out of office hours service:

1850 212 999

Public Health Nurse:

067 46436

Child Health:

067 46435

Home Help:

Contact local public health nurse

Occupational therapy:

067 46747

Physiotherapy:

067 46700/46718

Ophthalmic service:

067 46473/46474

Speech and language therapy:

067 46755

Dental service:

Contact Local Health Centre (see directory)

Orthodontic service:

061 483 748

Chiropody:

List available from local health centre (see directory)

Hospice/palliative care:

Milford Care Centre 061 338 244

north west dublin Local Health Office, Rathdown Road, Dublin 7 General telephone number:

01 882

Local Health Manager:

Anne O’Connor

GP out of office hours service:

1850 224 477

Public Health Nurse:

01 882 5178

Child Health:

01 882 5179

Home Help:

01 882 5000

Occupational therapy:

01 882 5010

Physiotherapy:

01 882 5000

Ophthalmic service:

02 882 5302

Speech and language therapy:

01 882 5190

Dental service:

01 646 4500

Orthodontic service:

By referral. Contact local health centre (see directory)

Chiropody:

01 882 5114

Hospice/palliative care:

Our Lady’s Hospice 01 406 8700; St Francis’ Hospice 01 832 7535

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local health offices roscommon Local Health Office, Lanesboro Road, Roscommon General telephone number:

090 663 7500 022 30200

Local Health Manager:

Frank Murphy

GP out of office hours service:

1850 365 000

Public Health Nurse:

090 663 7584

Child Health:

090 663 7544

Home Help:

Contact local public health nurse

Occupational therapy:

090 663 7570

Physiotherapy:

090 663 7570

Ophthalmic service:

090 663 7519

Speech and language therapy:

Contact local health centre (see directory)

Dental service:

Contact local health centre (see directory)

Orthodontic service:

Merlin Park Regional Hospital, Galway 091 751 131

Chiropody:

List available from local health centre (see directory)

Hospice/palliative care:

Ardsallagh, Roscommon 090 663 7596; Roscommon County Hospital 090 662 6200; Mayo/Roscommon Hospice 094 938 8303

sligo, leitrim & West cavan Local Health Office, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim General telephone number:

071 982 0524

Local Health Manager:

Pat Dolan

GP out of office hours service:

1850 40091

Public Health Nurse:

Leitrim 071 965 0363; Sligo 071 914 5144

Child Health:

071 915 5136

Home Help:

Leitrim 071 965 0367; Sligo 071 914 9657

Occupational therapy:

Leitrim 071 965 0333; Sligo 071 914 5130/5117

Physiotherapy:

071 915 5121

Ophthalmic service:

071 965 0351

Speech and language therapy:

Leitrim 071 965 0311; Sligo 071 914 5132

Dental service:

Leitrim 071 965 0352; Sligo 071 914 5110

Orthodontic service:

Sligo General Hospital 071 917 4574

Chiropody:

Leitrim 071 965 0333; Sligo 071 914 5140

Hospice/palliative care:

North West Hospice Service, Sligo General Hospital 071 914 3317

South lee local health office, Floor 3 Abbeycourt House, George’s Quay, Cork General telephone number:

021 496 5511

Local Health Manager:

Gretta Crowley

GP out of office hours service:

1850 335 999

Public Health Nurse:

021 492 3836/3845

Child Health:

021 492 3885

Home Help:

Contact local health centre (see directory)

Occupational therapy:

021 492 3194

Physiotherapy:

021 492 3194

Ophthalmic service:

021 492 3951

Speech and language therapy:

021 492 7801

Dental service:

021 496 5511

Orthodontic service:

021 496 5511

Chiropody:

021 492 1752

Hospice/palliative care:

021 492 3836/3845

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local health offices north west dublin Local Health Office, Rathdown Road, Dublin 7 General telephone number:

01 882

Local Health Manager:

Anne O’Connor

GP out of office hours service:

1850 224 477

Public Health Nurse:

01 882 5178

Child Health:

01 882 5179

Home Help:

01 882 5000

Occupational therapy:

01 882 5010

Physiotherapy:

01 882 5000

Ophthalmic service:

02 882 5302

Speech and language therapy:

01 882 5190

Dental service:

01 646 4500

Orthodontic service:

By referral. Contact local health centre (see directory)

Chiropody:

01 882 5114

Hospice/palliative care:

Our Lady’s Hospice 01 406 8700; St Francis’ Hospice 01 832 7535

South lee local health office, Floor 3 Abbeycourt House, George’s Quay, Cork General telephone number:

021 496 5511

Local Health Manager:

Gretta Crowley

GP out of office hours service:

1850 335 999

Public Health Nurse:

021 492 3836/3845

Child Health:

021 492 3885

Home Help:

Contact local health centre (see directory)

Occupational therapy:

021 492 3194

Physiotherapy:

021 492 3194

Ophthalmic service:

021 492 3951

Speech and language therapy:

021 492 7801

Dental service:

021 496 5511

Orthodontic service:

021 496 5511

Chiropody:

021 492 1752

Hospice/palliative care:

021 492 3836/3845

South Tipperary community service, Western Road, Clonmel, Co Tipperary General telephone number:

052 77000

Local Health Manager:

Seamus Moore

GP out of office hours service:

1850 334999

Public Health Nurse:

052 77338/77288

Child Health:

052 77221/77338/7288

Home Help:

052 77282

Occupational therapy:

052 22838

Physiotherapy:

052 77210

Ophthalmic service:

052 77215/77217

Speech and language therapy:

052 77281

Dental service:

052 77000

Orthodontic service:

052 77000

Chiropody:

052 77338/77288

Hospice/palliative care:

Contact health office

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local health offices waterford local health office, Cork Road, Waterford, Dungarvan Community Services, St Joseph’s Hospital, Dungarvan, Waterford General telephone number:

051 842 800

Local Health Manager:

Dermot Halpin

GP out of office hours service:

1850 334 999

Public Health Nurse:

051 842 849/898

Child Health:

Contact Community Medical Officers at 051 842 881 or Child Health Office at 051 842 908

Home Help:

051 842 849 or 051 842 898

Occupational therapy:

051 842 849/898

Physiotherapy:

051 842 826

Ophthalmic service:

051 846 709

Speech and language therapy:

051 842 905

Dental service:

051 842 159

Orthodontic service:

Waterford 051 842 858; Dungarvan 051 842 660

Chiropody:

051 842 800

Hospice/palliative care:

Contact Health Office on Waterford 051 842 800 or Dungarvan 058 20900

west cork Local Health Office, Coolnagarrane, Skibbereen, Co Cork General telephone number:

028 40746

Local Health Manager:

Deirdre Scully

GP out of office hours service:

1850 335 999

Public Health Nurse:

028 40429

Child Health:

028 40419

Home Help:

028 40590/40483

Occupational therapy:

028 40520

Physiotherapy:

028 52965

Ophthalmic service:

028 40415

Speech and language therapy:

028 40433

Dental service:

Bantry Hospital 027 51795; Castletownbere 027 70208; Clonakilty 023 33387; Dunmanway 023 554456; Skibbereen 028 40437

Orthodontic service:

Bantry Hospital 027 51795; Castletownbere 027 70208; Clonakilty 023 33387; Dunmanway 023 554456; Skibbereen 028 40437

Chiropody:

028 40429

Hospice/palliative care:

028 53433

wexford Local Health Office, Grogan’s Road/ George’s Street, Wexford General telephone number:

053 912 3522

Local Health Manager:

Pauline Bryan

GP out of office hours service:

1800 334 999

Public Health Nurse:

053 912 3522

Child Health:

053 912 3522

Home Help:

053 912 3522

Occupational therapy:

053 912 3522

Physiotherapy:

053 912 3522

Ophthalmic service:

053 912 3522

Speech and language therapy:

053 912 3522

Dental service:

053 912 3522

Orthodontic service:

053 912 3522

Chiropody:

053 912 3522

Hospice/palliative care:

053 915 3191

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local health offices wicklow Local Health Office, Glenside Road, Wicklow Town General telephone number:

0404 68400

Local Health Manager:

Marion Meany

GP out of office hours service:

850 334 999

Public Health Nurse:

0404 68400

Child Health:

0404 68400

Home Help:

Contact local health centre (see directory)

Occupational therapy:

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Physiotherapy:

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Ophthalmic service:

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Speech and language therapy:

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Dental service:

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Our Lady’s Hospice 01 406 8700; Blackrock Hospice 01 206 4000

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health Organisations Health Advisory Bodies Alpha One Foundation [Antitrypsin Deficiency] RCSI Building, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin Tel: ..........................................01 452 4341

Institute of Public Health in Ireland [Health Inequality Awareness] Bishop’s Square, Redmond’s Hill, Dublin 2 Tel: .........................................01 478 6300

Irish Heart Foundation Tel: .........................................01 668 5001

Meningitis Research Foundation 63 Lower Gardiner St., Dublin 1 Tel: ..........................................01 819 6931

National Haemophilia Council [Education & training for Haemophilia sufferers] Mill Lane, Palmerstown, Dublin 20 Tel: ..........................................01 620 1846

National Office for Suicide Prevention Dr Steven’s Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 Tel: ..........................................01 635 2179

National Suicide Research Foundation 1 Perrott Avenue, College Road, Cork Tel: .......................................021 427 7499

Health Professional Organisations Association of Naturopathic Practitioners Ltd PO Box 151, Tullamore, Co Offaly Tel: ........................................087 6485831 Web: ...........www.naturopathy-anp.com

Association of Clinical Biochemists in Ireland

Association of Optometrists, Ireland

Irish Hospital Consultants Association

18 Greenmount House, Harold’s X Road,Dublin 6W Tel: .........................................01 4538850 Web ........................www.optometrists.ie

Heritage House, Dundrum Office Pk, Dublin 14 Tel: ...........................................01 2989123 Web: ........................................www.ihca.ie

HSE Employers’ Agency

Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Assoc. Ltd

63-64 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2 Tel: ..........................................01 6626966 Web: ....................................www.hseea.ie

Health Services National Partnership Forum Floor 3, Block 2, Phoenix House, Conyngham Road, Dublin 8 Tel: ...........................................01 6167400 Web: .....................................www.hsnpf.ie

Hospital Pharmacists Association of Ireland Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda Tel: ........................................041 9874663 Web: .......................................www.hpai.ie

Franklin House, 140 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4 Tel: .........................................01 6603350 Web: .......................................www.ipha.ie

Irish Nursing Homes Organisation Unit G6, Centrepoint Business Park, Oak Road, Dublin 12 Tel: ...........................................01 4291843 Web: .......................................www.inho.ie

Irish Society for Quality & Safety in Healthcare PO Box 6448, Dublin 9 Tel: .........................................01 8092585 Web: ......................................www.isqsh.ie

Institute of Community Health Nursing

Irish Society of Occupational Medicine

Royal City of Dublin Hospital, 18 Upr Baggot Street, Dublin 4 Tel: .........................................01 6602689 Web: ........................................www.ichn.ie

PO Box 7453, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Irish Society of Public Health Medicine

Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists

SMO, Old County Road Health Centre, Crumlin, Dublin 12 Tel: ...........................................01 4154710

PO Box 541, Ballinlough, Cork City Tel: .......................................085 7068707 Web: ...................................www.iaslt.com

Occupational Health Nurses Association of Ireland

Irish Chiropodists/Podiatrists Organisation Ltd

PO Box 5616, Dublin 8 Web: .....................................www.ohnai.ie

Ard na Greine, Ballincollig, Co Cork Tel: ........................................021 4874560

Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council

Irish College of General Practitioners

Abbeymoat House, Naas, Co Kildare Tel: ........................................045 882042 Web: ....................................www.phecc.ie

4-5 Lincoln Place, Dublin 2 Tel: ..........................................01 6763705 Web: .......................................www.icgp.ie

Professional Register of Traditional Chinese Medicine ICTCM House, Merchant’s Road, Dublin 3 Tel: .........................................01 8559000 Web: ...............www.chinesemedicine.ie

Central Patology, St James’ Hospital, Dublin 8 Tel: ...........................................01 4162022 Web: ........................................www.acbi.ie

Irish Council for Psychotherapy

Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland

Irish Dental Association

Psychiatric Nurses Association of Ireland

Unit 2, Leopardstown Office Park, Sandyford, Dublin 18 Tel: ..........................................01 2950072 Web: ...................................www.dentist.ie

Belgrave Building, Unit W4, Tougher Business Park, Naas, Co Kildare Tel: .........................................045 409201 Web: ........................................www.pna.ie

29 Gardiner Place, Dublin 1 Tel: ...........................................01 8780247 Web: .........................................www.aoti.ie

73 Quinn’s Road, Shankill, Co Dublin Tel: ...........................................01 2722105 Web: www.psychotherapy_ireland.com

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health Organisations Health Support Organisations Action for Mobility 8 Elizabeth Street, Dublin 3 Park, Naas, Co Kildare Tel: .........................................01 873 8633

The Adelaide Hospital Society Tallaght, Dublin 24 Tel: ...........................................01 414 2071 Web: ...............................www.adelaide.ie

Alcoholics Anonymous Unit 2, Block C, Santry Business Park, Swords Road, Dublin 9 Tel: ........................................01 842 0700 Web: ......www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie

The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland Alzheimer House, 43 Northumberland Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, co Dublin Tel: .........................................01 284 6616 Web: .............................www.alzheimer.ie

Arthritis Ireland 1 Clanwilliam Square, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 Tel: ...........................................01 661 8188 Web: .....................www.arthritisireland.ie

Aspire – Asperger Syndrome Association of Ireland Coleraine House, Carmichael Centre, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7 Tel: ..........................................01 878 0027 Web: ............................www.aspire-irl.org

Asthma Society of Ireland 26 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1 Tel: ...........................................01 878 8511 Web: ....................www.asthmasociety.ie

Bodywhys (Eating Disorder Association of Ireland)

Cairde

DEBRA Association of Ireland

19 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1 Tel: ...........................................01 855 2111 Web: ....................................www.cairde.ie

3-4 Upper Pembroke Street, Dublin 2 Tel: .........................................01 678 5044 Web: .....................www.debraireland.org

The Care Trust Ltd

Dental Health Foundation

71-73 College House, Rock Road, Blackrock, Co Dublin Tel: ........................................01 200 0060 Web: .........................www.thecaretrust.ie

26 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2 Tel: .........................................01 478 0466 Web: ........................www.dentalhealth.ie

The Carers Association

76 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 Tel: .........................................01 836 3022 Web: ...............................www.diabetes.ie

Bolger House, Patrick Street, Tullamore, Co Offaly Tel: .....................................057 932 2290 Web: ..................www.carersireland.com

Caring for Carers Ireland 2 Carmody Street Business Park, Ennis, Co Clare Tel: ......................................056 686 6515 Web: ................www.caringforcarers.org

CASA – Caring & Sharing Association Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 Tel: .........................................01 872 5300 Web: .......................................www.casa.ie

Children in Hospital Ireland Carmichael Centre, Coleriane House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7 Tel: .........................................01 878 0448 Web: ..............www.childreninhospital.ie

Coeliac Society of Ireland Carmichael House, 4 North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 Tel: ...........................................01 872 1471 Web: ..................................www.coeliac.ie

Coolmine Therapeutic Community 19 Lord Edward Street, Dublin 2 Tel: ..........................................01 679 3765

COPE Foundation

PO Box 105 Blackrock, Co Dublin Tel: .........................................01 283 4963 Web: ............................www.bodywhys.ie

Bonnington, Montenotte, Cork Tel: ........................................021 450 7131 Web: ................www.cope-foundation.ie

Brainwave (Irish Epilepsy Association)

Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland

249 Crumlin Road, Dublin 12 Tel: ........................................01 455 7500 Web: ................................www.epilepsy.ie

CF House, 24 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6 Tel: .........................................01 496 2433

Diabetes Federation of Ireland

Disability Federation of Ireland Fumbally Court, Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8 Tel: ..........................................01 454 7978 Web: ..........www.disability-federation.ie

Down Syndrome Ireland Citylink Business Park, Old Naas Road, Dublin 12 Tel: ........................................01 426 6500 Web: ..................www.downsyndrome.ie

Dyslexia Association of Ireland 1 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2 Tel: .........................................01 679 0276 Web: ................................www.dyslexia.ie

ERBS Palsy Association of Ireland L’Abri, Seafield Road, Blackrock, Co Louth Tel: ......................................042 932 2198 Web: .............................www.erbspalsy.ie

Friedrichs Ataxia Society of Ireland San Martino, Mart Lane, Dublin 18 Tel: .........................................01 289 4788 Web: .....................................www.ataxia.ie

Friedrichs Ataxia Society of Ireland San Martino, Mart Lane, Dublin 18 Tel: .........................................01 289 4788 Web: .....................................www.ataxia.ie

Genetic & Inherited Disorders Organisation Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 Tel: ..........................................01 269 2748

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health Organisations Grow (World Community Mental Health Movement in Ireland)

Irish Hard of Hearing Association

Irish Society for Colitis & Crohn’s Disease

Ormonde House, Barrack Street, Kilkenny Tel: .......................................056 776 1624 Web: ......................................www.grow.ie

35 North Fredrick Street, Dublin 1 Tel: .........................................01 872 3800 Web: ........................................www.ihha.ie

Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 Tel: ...........................................01 8721416 Web: ........................................www.iscc.ie

Headway (National Association for Acquired Brain Injury)

Morrison Chambers, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2 Tel: ..........................................01 679 3188 Web: ..........www.hospice-foundation.ie

1-3 Manor Street Business Park, Manor Street, Dublin 7 Tel: .........................................01 810 2066 Web: ...............................www.headway.ie

Heart Children Ireland The Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 Tel: ..........................................1850 217017 Web: .......................www.heartchildren.ie

Huntington’s Disease Association of Ireland Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 Tel: ..........................................01 872 1303 Web: .........................www.huntingtons.ie

International Adoption Association 80 Tower Street, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 Tel: .........................................01 457 9505 Web: ..........................www.iaaireland.org

Irish Association for Spina Bifida & Hydrocepphalus Old Nangor Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 Tel: .........................................01 457 2329 Web: ...................................www.iasbah.ie

Irish Cancer Society 43-45 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4 Tel: .........................................01 231 0500 Web: ...................................www.cancer.ie

Irish Haemochromatosis Association The Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 Tel: ............................................01 873 5911 Web: ..www.haemochromatosis-ir.com

Irish Haemophilia Society Cathedral Court, New Street, Dublin 8 Tel: ........................................01 657 9900 Web: .........................www.haemophilia.ie

Irish Hospice Foundation

Irish Kidney Association Donor House, Black 43A, Parkwest, Dublin 12 Tel: ........................................01 620 5306 Web: ..........................................www.ika.ie

Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association Coleraine House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7 Tel: .........................................01 873 0422 Web: ....................................www.imnda.ie

Irish Multiple Births Association

Irish Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Society Carmichael Centre, 4 North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 Tel: ..........................................01 8726996 Web: ...................................www.isands.ie

Irish Sudden Infant Death Association Carmichael House, 4 North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 Tel: ...........................................01 8732711

Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation Johnstown Manor, Johnstown, Co. Kildare Tel: ........................................045 894538 Web: .............................www.jackandjill.ie

The Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 Tel: .........................................01 874 9056 Web: ......................................www.imba.ie

Meningitis Trust

Irish Osteoporosis Society

Mental Health Ireland

33 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 Tel: ..........................................01 677 4267 Web: ...............www.irishosteoporosis.ie

Mensana House, 6 Adelaide Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Tel: ...........................................01 2841166 Web: ..........www.mentalhealthireland.ie

Irish Patients Association Ltd Unit 2, 1st floor, 24 Church Road, Ballybrack, Co Dublin Tel: .........................................01 272 2555 Web: .........................www.irishpatients.ie

Irish Raynaud’s & Scleroderma Society PO Box 2958, Foxrock, Dublin 18 Tel: ..........................................01 214 8950 Web: ..................www.irishraynauds.com

Irish Society for Autism Unity Building, 16 Lower O’Connell Street, Dublin 1 Tel: ..........................................01 874 4684 Web: ..........................................www. autism.ie

PO Box 102, Bray, Wicklow Tel: ..........................................01 2762050 Web: ...............www.meningitis-trust.org

Migraine Association of Ireland Senior House, All Hallows College, Gracepark Road, Dublin 9 Tel: ...........................................01 8064121 Web: ...............................www.migraine.ie

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland 80 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4 Tel: ...........................................01 6781600 Web: ...........................www.ms-society.ie

Muscular Dystrophy Ireland 71-72 North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 Tel: ........................................... 01 8721501 Web: ........................................www.mdi.ie

National Association for Deaf People 35 North Frederick Street, Dublin 1 Tel: ..........................................01 8723800 Web: .......................................www.nadi.ie ICHN Resource Guide | 59

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health Organisations National Council for the Blind of Ireland Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 Tel: .......................................1850 334353 Web: .......................................www.ncbi.ie

National League of the Blind of Ireland 21 Hill Street, Dublin 1 Tel: ...........................................01 8742792

Neurofibromatosis Association of Ireland Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 Tel: ..........................................01 8726338 Web: .............................www.nfaireland.ie

The Rose Project 19 Shelbourne Hall, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 Tel: ..........................................01 6607590 Web: .....................www.roseproject.com

Schizophrenia Ireland 38 Blessington Street. Dublin 7 Tel: .........................................01 8601620.

Web: ..........................................www.sirl.ie

Well Woman Centre Head Office, 25 Capel Street, Dublin 1 Tel: ...........................................01 8749243 Web: ..............www.wellwomancentre.ie

Neurological Alliance of Ireland Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Organisations, Coleraine House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7 Tel: ...........................................01 8724120 Web: .........................................www.nai.ie

Out & About Association 140 St. Laurence’s Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Tel: ..........................................01 8338252

Parentline Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 Tel: ...........................................01 8787230 Web: .............................www.parentline.ie

Parkinson’s Association of Ireland Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 Tel: ..........................................01 8722234

The Peter Bradley Foundation 41 Northumberland Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Tel: ...........................................01 2804164 Web:....www.peterbradleyfoundation.ie

Positive Action (Hep C/Anti-D Support Group) 56 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2 Tel: ..........................................01 6762853

The Post Polio Support Group Unit 3, 19 Capel Building, Mary’s Abbey, Dublin 7 Tel: .........................................01 8898920 Web: ......................................www.ppsg.ie 60 | ICHN Resource Guide

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CommerCial profile

STANDARD IN EXCELLENCE Hotel Westport is a four star hote scheduled in seven acres of beautiful woodland in the heart of Westport town, where heartfelt hospitality underpins even the shortest of escapes.

Hotel Westport has recently won a number of awards including retaining its AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, Winner Hotel Bar of the Year 2012, Winner 2013 Georgina Campbell Family Friendly Hotel of the Year, and CIE Tours International Best Hotel Dinner in Ireland to name but a few.

Hotel Westport offers great value breaks, including their ‘Carer Midweek Special. They are renowned for their theme breaks – Over 50s, Golf, Walking, Bridge, Indoor Bowling, Wellness and Family.

food producers and Afternoon Tea is a speciality! People are another reason Hotel Westport is a special place. Priding themselves on their friendly and professional staff. Because they understand that no two guests are the same, they offer a flexible choice of rooms, including accessible rooms and the option to tailor breaks to your own unique requirements. Hotel Westport is very user friendly – all facilities are on ground floor level including the bright and welcoming Reception.

For those of you wanting something a little more relaxing, spoil yourself with a treatment in the Ocean Spirit Spa. Choose from an array of specialised massages, soothing facials, exotic hand and foot spa treatments, luxurious body peels and wraps.

Ocean Spirit Spa is a place where you can truly enjoy the spirit of relaxation. Leisure facilities include a 20m pool, lounger pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and gym.

Then, of course, there’s Westport itself. This is the perfect place to holiday - a thriving heritage town awash with colourful shops and cafés, with lively festivals and a location just a short drive from Croagh Patrick, Clew Bay and several beautiful Blue Flag beaches. Nearby attractions include Knock Shrine, Kylemore Abbey, Foxford Woollen Mill, Ballintubber Abbey, Achill Island, The Ceide Fields, Clare Island, Westport House & Gardens. Westport Train Station and Bus Stop are less than five minutes away.

Great facilities, thoughtful staff and delicious food are just some of the reason to stay in Hotel Westport. Chefs create award-winning dishes using the best of local and artisan

With packages like these, it’s not just our hotel’s position that’s special: it’s our prices too. All Groups and individuals are welcome. Call Hotel Westport now on 098 25122.

Carer Midweek Special 3rd November 2013 - 28th February 2014 3 Night’s Dinner, Bed & Breakfast - Only €169pp Plus Carer 3 Night’s

To book call 098 25122 or email: reservations@hotelwestport.ie www.hotelwestport.ie

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- Offer not available online - Complimentary use of Leisure Facilities including 20m pool - Dinner each evening in the AA Rosette Islands Restaurant and is non-transferrable to the Maple Bar - Sunday - Thursday, limited availability on Fridays - Excludes 21st - 31st December & Valentine’s Day - Strictly subject to availability - Premier Room Upgrades available - €20 per room, per night - Standard & Premier accessible rooms available

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It's Supe r M ilk for m um s - to - be

During pregnancy it’s important for you

and your baby to get enough vitamins and minerals.

Avonmore Super Milk is a great source of calcium and Vitamin D. In fact, it is enriched with added vitamins to help make sure you meet your extra needs during pregnancy.

It also has Folic Acid which is so important if you’re planning a pregnancy or in your first trimester.

Super Milk comes in Whole and Low Fat variants, so choose your favourite.

Either way it’s a healthy choice for you and your baby.

Enjoy each glassful as a great source of Calcium, Vitamin D and Folic Acid.

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Association of Lactation Consultants Ireland The Association of Lactation Consultants in Ireland (ALCI) was founded in 1990. The purpose of the Association is to promote the professional development, advancement and recognition of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) for the benefit of breastfeeding infants and children, mothers, families and the wider community. ALCI promotes the education, advancement and recognition of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) for the benefit of breastfeeding infants and children, mothers, families and the wider community.

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ALCI Goals

 Support the implementations of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and subsequent resolutions of the World Health Assembly, and heighten the recognition of the consequences of artificial feeding.  Support other initiatives and organisations whose goals and objectives are consistent with the mission of the association.  Ensure that the necessary structure and supports are in place to facilitate the development and activities of the association.

Contact: www.alcireland.ie

 Provide for education, research, communication, networking and support among International Board Certified Lactation Consultants and other health workers concerned with breastfeeding and human lactation.  Foster universal awareness of IBCLC as the necessary qualification for lactation consultants (or those specialising in lactation).  Act as the advisory authority on issues relating to breastfeeding and human lactation.  Raise awareness of breastfeeding and human milk feeding as essential components for health, well-being and disease prevention.

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support organisations Breastfeeding Support Organisations breastfedbabies.org Quite simply, breastfeeding is the healthiest option for you and your baby. By deciding to breastfeed, you’ll be giving your child the best possible start in life. Any period of breastfeeding, however short, will benefit your baby, but the maximum benefits are gained by feeding breastmilk and nothing else until around six months, and then continuing to breastfeed after solids are introduced until your baby is a year or more old.

Even though breastfeeding is the natural way to feed, to make sure it’s a successful and enjoyable experience, you and your baby will both need to learn how to get it right. Breastfedbabies.org has been written and designed especially for parents in Northern Ireland to provide help and support to make breastfeeding easier.

As well as explaining why breastfeeding is so important, the site offers advice and guidance on how to breastfeed, expressing breastmilk, solutions to common breastfeeding problems, weaning and returning to work.

We hope that breastfedbabies.org will be able to answer many of your questions about breastfeeding. If you have specific concerns, your midwife or health visitor should be able to help, or you could contact one of the local support groups or breastfeeding counsellors listed in our Support section.

Contact: www.breastfedbabies.org

breastfeeding.ie The decision to breastfeed is a very important one that can mean better health for you and your baby both now and in the future. In fact, given the choice, it is very likely that all babies would choose to be breastfed. On this website we hope to give you some useful information to help you make an informed infant feeding decision.

Breastfeeding has many advantages for babies, their mothers, for society and for the environment. Some of these advantages are listed below.

Benefits for babies The health benefits of breastfeeding for babies include less risk of:  Stomach upsets  Coughs and colds  Ear infections  Diabetes  Asthma and eczema  Obesity (being very overweight)  High blood pressure later in life Breastfed babies also have:  Better mental development  Better mouth formation and straighter teeth  Benefits for mothers The health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers include:  Less risk of breast cancer  Less risk of ovarian cancer  Less risk of bone thinning (osteoporosis) in later life  Stronger bones in later life  Faster return to pre-pregnancy figure Breastfeeding has other benefits too.  It creates a special bond between mother and baby,  It is cheaper because less equipment is needed, and It saves you time because you do not have to prepare bottles.

Contact: www.breastfeeding.ie

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support organisations Breastfeeding Support Organisations Cuidiú The Irish name Cuidiú means care and support for all parents with bumps or babes, tots or teens. We are a parent-to-parent support group run by volunteer parents.

Cuidiú’s motto is education and support for parenthood.

Our aim is to provide information to parents which allows them to make informed choices about pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding and to provide a supportive background to empower parents to act upon their decisions.

We help thousands of mums and dads each year through pregnancy, birth and early days of parenthood. We offer antenatal and postnatal courses, local support and reliable information to help all parents.

Obviously members with new babies or pressing family matters may find it difficult to commit to joining a committee or run a toddler morning, but we do appreciate input no matter how small and especially from people who may have benefited from our support.

Each branch has its own committee to organise and run its events. Most branches produce their own event sheet or newsletter giving full details of events and services on offer. Although the branches are autonomous, the ethos and principles by which they are run is overseen by a central Council. In the next year we aim to have a web page for each Branch, which they can host and input their own information, of course it will be linked to this National Cuidiú Website which will increase access for parents to that information relevant to their locality.

For the moment you will find contact details and other information in the Branch section of the web page with a list of branches and contact details, a list of coordinators and Cuidiú near you on Google Maps. There is usually Antenatal Education classes and Breastfeeding Support linked to each branch. Also see our ‘Babies, Toddlers and Beyond’ for the types of activities and supports run by branches.

We also operate an experience register which is a list of parents who have or had a particular experience(s) and are willing to talk and share with others about them. Being able to talk about concerns with others in the same situation as you can be helpful and every enquiry is handled in a sensitive and strictly confidential manner.

There are branches nationwide with smaller groups constantly developing. Activities and Events vary from branch to branch, check to locate the branch nearest to you and contact the branch co-ordinator for further information.

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) is a non-profit organisation governed by a board of directors. It was established to develop and administer the certification examination for lactation consultants.

The IBLCE examination is the premier, internationally recognised measure of knowledge in lactation consulting.

Founded in 1985, IBLCE has administered annual examinations, in multiple languages and at numerous sites around the world.

IBLCE will advance the health and well-being of mothers and children worldwide by improving the quality and increasing the number of practitioners in lactation and breastfeeding care.

Contact: www.iblc.org

Contact: www.cuidiu-ict.ie

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support organisations Breastfeeding Support Organisations The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global campaign by the World Health Organisation and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) which recognises that implementing best practice in the maternity service is crucial to the success of programmes to promote breastfeeding.

The Initiative was launched in 1991 and there are more than 19,000 hospitals/maternity units in 148 countries worldwide, including over 300 in Europe which have been officially recognised as Baby Friendly. Ireland’s BFHI commenced in April 1998.

The first Irish hospitals to reach Baby Friendly standard were Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway and Waterford Regional Hospital. The award were presented at the EU Breastfeeding Promotion Conference on 18 June 2004, in Dublin Castle, by the then Minister for Health and Children, Micheál Martin. This was an event during the term of Ireland’s Presidency of the EU. Portiuncula Hospital maintained supportive practices and following re-assessment achieved re-designation in 2009 as a Baby Friendly Hospital (National Award).

St Munchin’s Regional Maternity Hospital, Limerick became the third hospital to reach this standard in October 2004. St Munchin’s Hospital is Ireland’s first midwifery teaching hospital to meet the BFHI criteria.

St Munchin’s Regional Maternity Hospital maintained supportive practices and following re-assessment achieved re-designation in 2011 as a Baby Friendly Hospital (National Award). The Rotunda Hospital, Dublin and the Maternity Services of University College Hospital, Galway met the criteria and their awards were presented on June 14, 2006.

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda met the criteria and their Baby-Friendly Award and Breastfeeding Supportive Workplace Silver Award were presented on October 2, 2007 by Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher,TD, Minister of State for Health Promotion, Depratment of Health and Children. Cavan Hospital was presented with their Babyfriendly award and Breastfeeding Supportive Workplace Bronze Award on April 1st, 2008 by Mr Brendan Smith, Minister for Children. All the maternity units in the HSE Dublin North East region now hold Baby-Friendly National awards as well as workplace awards.

The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative can be viewed as a quality initiative implementing research based best practices. The successful implementation of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding ensures that the hospital/ unit supports and promotes informed parental choice through the provision of appropriate, accurate and unbiased information and discussions. The initiative involves health promoting practices and so is ideally linked with health promotion activities.

Both hospitals maintained supportive practices and following re-assessment achieved re-designation in July and May 2012 as a Baby Friendly Hospital (National Award)

The Midland Regional Hospital at Mullingar and the Midland Regional Hospital at Portlaoise met the criteria and their Baby-friendly award and Breastfeeding Supportive Workplace Bronze Awards were presented in April and in May 2012.

In Ireland, BFHI also has a Breastfeeding Supportive Paediatric Unit Project and a Breastfeeding Supportive Workplace Project.

Contact: www.ihph.ie

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support organisations Breastfeeding Support Organisations The International Lactation Consultant Association The International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) is the professional association for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) and other health care professionals who care for breastfeeding families. ILCA membership is open to all who support and promote breastfeeding; you can join at anytime and do not need to be an IBCLC to become a member.

Mission and Vision Our vision is that the IBCLC is the globally recognised professional authority in lactation.

Our mission is to advance the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) profession worldwide through leadership, advocacy, professional development, and research.

What is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a health care professional who specialises in the clinical management of breastfeeding. An IBCLC is certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, Inc. under the direction of the US National Commission for Certifying Agencies. An IBCLC works in a wide variety of health care settings, including hospitals, pediatric offices, public health clinics, and private practice.

Membership ILCA membership is open to all who support and promote breastfeeding; you can join at any time and do not need to be an IBCLC to be a member. We work closely with IBLCE (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners) so we do promotions that are directed to newly certified IBCLC such as the trial membership. In turn we hope that they choose to become a member of their professional association.

La Leche League of Ireland La Leche League of Ireland (LLL) is a voluntary organisation which provides breastfeeding information and support to women who want to breastfeed their babies.

Mother to mother All La Leche League leaders are volunteer mothers who have enjoyed nursing their own babies and who see the importance of helping other mothers develop a happy nursing relationship. They have completed an accreditation programme and are familiar with breastfeeding techniques as well as current research. Leaders are available at any time to speak with a mother in person or on the telephone. They also give talks at antenatal classes, sit on breastfeeding committees and are available as a reference source for medical professionals. LLL also provides information and experience for women in special circumstances (premature babies, multiple births, babies with cleft of the soft palate, babies with Down’s Syndrome and many others).

local groups Each group holds informal monthly meetings where topics discussed include aspects of pregnancy, parenting and breastfeeding. It is helpful for mothers to come along while pregnant to learn about breastfeeding, and reassuring to attend after baby is born. Babies are especially welcome at meetings. Each group has a lending library of books and leaflets on childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting which is available to anyone attending meetings. La Leche League of Ireland hosts an annual breastfeeding and Parenting conference in March.

Contact: www.lalecheleagueireland.com

Contact: www.iblce.org/

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support organisations Breastfeeding Support Organisations Baby Friendly Initiative – UNICEF The Baby Friendly Initiative is a worldwide programme of the World Health Organization and UNICEF. It was established in 1992 to encourage maternity hospitals to implement the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and to practise in accordance with the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.

The UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative was launched in the UK in 1994. Its principles were extended to cover the work of community health-care services in 1998 in the Seven Point Plan for Sustaining Breastfeeding in the Community. In 2005, it launched its set of University Best Practice Standards to accredit universities that run midwifery and health visiting courses.

The Baby Friendly Initiative works with the health-care system to ensure a high standard of care for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers and babies. Support is provided for health-care facilities that are seeking to implement best practice, and an assessment and accreditation process recognises those that have achieved the required standard.

Contact: www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly

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Tots & Teens Organisations

Archways Who we are

Barnardos

Archways was established in 2006 to deliver and support proven programmes including the Incredible Years series (IY), the Mentoring for Achievement Programme (MAP), and Functional Family Therapy (FFT). Initially the role of Archways was to promote the rollout and evaluation of the IY Series in Ireland. In addition to IY, Archways is now delivering and supporting other proven programmes including the Mentoring for Achievement Programme (MAP) and Functional Family Therapy (FFT).

Barnardos’ vision is an Ireland where childhood is valued and all children and young people are cherished equally.

Barnardos supports children whose well-being is under threat, by working with them, their families and communities and by campaigning for the rights of children. Barnardos was established in Ireland in 1962 and is Ireland’s leading independent children’s charity. Barnardos’ mission is to challenge and support families, communities, society and government to make Ireland the best place in the world to be a child, focusing specifically on children and young people whose well-being is under threat.

What we do

Contact:

 Our experienced programme facilitators and therapists work with children, young people, and families delivering IY, MAP, and FFT  We provide facilitator training and support to programme facilitators throughout Ireland  We offer advice and support to organisations and services delivering evidence based programmes in Ireland.  We provide teacher training to teachers in schools throughout Ireland  We research and evaluate programme implementation and outcomes and we support other organisations in research design  We advocate for the use of evidence based programmes that are proven to work for children and families

www.barnardos.ie

Contact: www.archways.ie

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support support organisations organisations Tots & Teens Organisations chIldren’S databaSe The website childrensdatabase.ie was originally developed by the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (now the Department of Children and Youth Affairs).

Everything on childrensdatabase.ie is free of charge, with the exception of a small number of clearly identified resources.

what IS avaIlable on chIldrenSdatabaSe.Ie?  Irish government policy documents  Annotated websites

annotated webSIteS A collection of databases, specialist libraries, Irish, European and international resources, organised as follows:  Agencies and organisations  Databases  Data sources  E-journals  Key documents  Libraries and information gateways  OMC policy and research publications  Policy documents database  National, European and international children’s observatories, documentation centres and research dissemination units Links organised according to the National Children’s Strategy Schedule of Objectives outlined below: a) Early educations and development – including childcare services, family–friendly employment measures education b) Education c) Physical, emotional and mental well–being d) Play, sport, recreational and cultural e) Information and communication technologies f) Abuse and exploitation g) Financial supports h) Accommodation i) Legislation/legal issues/children’s rights j) Disability k) Social and cultural diversity l) Family life m) Local communities n) Environment (built and natural)

and use of the website and, based on the recommendations in the review report, are planning to substantially overhaul the site this year.

contact: www.childrensdatabase.ie

chIldren’S rIGhtS allIance The Children’s Rights Alliance is a coalition of over 100 organisations working to secure the rights of children in Ireland, by campaigning for the full implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. We aim to improve the lives of all children under 18 years, through securing the necessary changes in Ireland’s laws, policies and services.

Our Vision: Ireland will be one of the best places in the world to be a child Our Mission: To realise the rights of children in Ireland through securing the full implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

MeMberShIp: The Alliance was formally established in March 1995. Many of its member organisations are prominent in the children’s sector - working directly with children on a daily basis across the country. The Alliance’s policies, projects and activities are developed through ongoing collaboration and consultation with its member organisations.

yeS for chIldren: The Children’s Rights Alliance was part of the national campaign, Yes for Children, which was also led by Barnardos, the ISPCC and Campaign for Children, and called for a YES vote in the Children’s Referendum on Saturday 10 November 2012.

contact: www.childrensrights.ie

how were reSourceS Selected for IncluSIon? A sample group of stakeholders was surveyed about their information needs and the information sources they commonly use. Additional websites were reviewed and selected on the basis of relevance to the overall aim of the OMC and to personnel working in the area of children’s policy. We have recently conducted a review of the content 70 | ICHN Resource Guide

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support support organisations organisations Tots & Teens Organisations end chIld poverty The End Child Poverty Coalition is a partnership of eight national non-governmental organisations that have come together to achieve a common goal: end child poverty in Ireland.

The Coalition partners are:  Barnardos  Children’s Rights Alliance  Focus Ireland  National Youth Council of Ireland  OPEN - One Parent Exchange and Network  Pavee Point  Society of St. Vincent de Paul  Start Strong The Coalition works to promote the implementation of Government commitments to end child poverty, as outlined in policies and strategies including: Towards 2016: Ten Year National Social Partnership Framework Agreement 20062016; The National Action Plan for Social Inclusion 20072016; and Towards Recovery: Programme for a National Government 2011 - 2016.

aIMS and objectIveS The Coalition’s aim is simple; to end child poverty in Ireland.

To do this the Coalition have three clear objectives to achieve this aim, by:  Raising public awareness to end child poverty  Monitoring public policy to end child poverty  Developing solutions to end child poverty

contact: www.endchildpoverty.ie

faMIly lIveS We support over one million families every year to improve outcomes for children and their families. We have over 30 years’ experience in helping parents cope with the challenges and experiences which are part of family life.

We support everyone who has the important job of raising children, from dads, grandparents to step- and non-resident parents. We aim to help you and your children be part of a happy and confident family.

vISIon Families are the foundation of society. All families should have access to non-judgmental support.

MISSIon Family Lives works around the clock, transforming the lives of families making happier relationships, happier families and a stronger society. Our experience enables us to help families with any problem or challenge that they face. Our trained family support workers, both paid and volunteer, offer all family members free immediate and ongoing help on the phone, online or in local communities.

We use the knowledge gained through our work to train professionals and campaign for changes to improve and support family life.

We recognise that the best way to support families is to provide free professional, non-judgmental support and advice in a way that all members of the family can access.

We therefore provide a 24 hour helpline, a really useful website, message boards, email service, live chat and parenting/relationship support groups – the great news is that all of the services are free and you can contact us 365 days a year.

People contact us about all aspects of family life that include all stages of a child’s development, issues with schools and parenting/relationship support. We also respond when life becomes complicated and provide support around family breakdown, aggression in the home, bullying at school, teenage risky behaviour and mental health concerns of both parents and their children.

contact: www.familylives.org.uk

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support support organisations organisations Tots & Teens Organisations Growing Up in Ireland The Study is funded by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs in association with the Department of Social Protection and the Central Statistics Office. It is being carried out by a consortium of researchers led by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and Trinity College – Children’s Research Centre pivotal role The main objectives of the study are:  To study the lives of children in Ireland  To establish what is typical and normal as well as what is atypical and problematic  To identify the key factors that most help or hinder children’s developmen  To establish the effect of early child experiences on later life  To identify the persistent adverse effects that lead to social disadvantage and exclusion, educational difficulties, ill health, deprivation etc  To obtain children’s views and opinions on their lives;  To provide evidence for the creation of effective and responsive policies and services for children and families The study is taking place over seven years and following the progress of two groups of children; 8,568 nine-year-olds (Child Cohort) and 11,134 nine-month-olds (Infant Cohort).

To date, we have carried out two rounds of research with each group of children and their families. Fieldwork for the Child Cohort took place from August 2007 to April 2008, when the Study Children were nine years of age, their follow-up interview at 13 years of age took place between August 2011 and March 2012. Fieldwork for the Infant Cohort took place from September 2008 to April 2009 when the Study Children were nine months of age, their follow-up interview at three years of age took place from January to August 2011, and we have just started the third round of fieldwork with this cohort, when the children are five years of age, this is running from March – August 2013.

Contact:

National Youth Council Ireland The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is the representative body for national voluntary youth work organisations in Ireland. It represents and supports the interests of voluntary youth organisations and uses its collective experience to act on issues that impact on young people. It seeks to ensure that all young people are empowered to develop the skills and confidence to fully participate as active citizens in an inclusive society. NYCI’s role is recognised in legislation through the Youth Work Act 2001 and as a social partner in the community and voluntary pillar.

Vision NYCI’s vision is one where all young persons are empowered to develop the skills and confidence to fully participate as active citizens in an inclusive society.

Mission Statement NYCI is a membership–led umbrella organisation that represents and supports the interests of voluntary youth organisations and uses its collective experience to act on issues that impact on young people.

NYCI National Youth Health Programme The National Youth Health Programme is a partnership between NYCI, the Health Service Executive and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. It aims to provide a broad-based, flexible health promotion/education support and training service to youth organisations and to all those working with young people in out-of-school settings. This work is achieved through the development of programmes and interventions specifically for and with youth organisations throughout the country and the provision of training and support for workers and volunteers who implement these programmes.

Contact:

www.growingup.ie www.youthhealth.ie

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support support organisations organisations Tots & Teens Organisations National Council for Curriculum and Assessment Curriculum The curriculum for Ireland’s primary and post-primary schools is determined by the Minister for Education and Science who is advised by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. The curriculum sets out not only what is to be taught, but how, and how learning in the particular subject area is to be assessed.

While Ireland has a centrally devised curriculum, there is a strong emphasis on school and classroom planning. At school level, the particular character of the school makes a vital contribution to shaping the curriculum in classrooms.

Adaptation of the curriculum to suit the individual school is achieved through the preparation and continuous updating of a school plan. The selection of text books and classroom resources to support the implementation of the curriculum is made by schools, rather than by the Department of Education and Science or the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment.

Since 2005, the NCCA has participated in planning and development in curriculum, assessment, teaching and learning - key areas of the senior cycle. We produced a DVD for parents, The What, Why and How of children’s learning in primary school, in 2006 and in the same year began Primary Curriculum Review, Phase 2. We continued work on report card templates and won a Metro Éireann Media and Multicultural Award (MAMA). These awards celebrate the contributions of people who promote cross-cultural understanding in Ireland. The National Action Plan against Racism Award was presented to the NCCA for Intercultural Guidelines for Primary Schools, which provides advice on creating an inclusive atmosphere in primary schools. Intercultural Education in the Post-Primary School was published later in 2006. 2007 was also a busy year for the NCCA. We published revised Guidelines for Teachers of Students with General Learning Disabilities; Guidelines for Teachers of Exceptionally Able Students and Assessment in the Primary School Curriculum: Guidelines for Teachers.

Contact: www.ncca.ie

TeenLine Teen-Line Ireland primarily targets young people, acknowledging and valuing the diversity and similarities amongst young people of various religious beliefs, ethnic origin, sexuality and economic backgrounds. Teen-Line Ireland targets young people at risk, young people who feel alone, worried, depressed, troubled lost or confused and those who just need to talk.

We are committed in helping to improve the social and emotional health and well being of all young people regardless of their race, colour, religion or sexuality by providing them with a friendly, caring, confidential, nonjudgemental help line and support service.

Contact: Tel: 1800 833 634 www.teenline.ie

The Department of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs The Department brings together a number of key areas of policy and provision for children and young people including the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (OMCYA), the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB), the Family Support Agency (FSA) and, from January 2012, the detention schools operated by the Irish Youth Justice Service (IYJS). Two important organisations are also included in the overall structure: the Adoption Authority of Ireland and Office of the Ombudsman for Children (OCO).

Responsibilities  The responsibilities of the Department encompass a wide range of policy and service activity, both direct and indirect, for children and young people in Ireland. We have a complex mandate, comprised of a number of separate, but interrelated strands  The direct provision of a range of universal and targeted services  Ensuring high-quality arrangements are in place for focused interventions dealing with child welfare and protection, family support, adoption, school attendance and reducing youth crime  The harmonisation of policy and provision across Government and with a wide range of stakeholders to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

Contact: www.dcya.gov.ie

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B peoplewIth dISabIlItIeS In Ireland acceSS  Access Ireland - information on Wheelchair and general access in Ireland: http://www.nda.ie  Institute for Design and Disability: http://www.idd.ie/

artS/ deSIGn  Dríocht - Arts & Disability: http://www.draiocht.ie  The Arts Council: http://www.artscouncil.ie  Arts and Disability Forum (Belfast, Northern Ireland): http://www.adf.dnet.co.uk/aboutadf.htm

coMMunIty/ voluntary  Carers Association: http://www.carersireland.com  Community Exchange - communication channel for those involved or interested in the work of community and voluntary organisations: http://www.activelink.ie  Volunteering Ireland: http://www.volunteeringireland.com  The Wheel - resources for community and voluntary sector: http://www.wheel.ie  Directory of National Voluntary Organisations Online: http://www.cidb.ie

benefItS and allowanceS  Carer's Allowance: http://www.citizensinformation. ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/ carers/carers_allowance.html  Carer’s Benefit: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_ welfare/social_welfare_payments/carers/carers_ benefit.html  Department of Health and Children - Ill and disabled: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_ welfare/social_welfare_payments/disability_ and_illness/benefits_to_people_who_are_sick_or_ have_a_disability.html  Disability Allowance: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_ welfare/social_welfare_payments/disability_and_ illness/disability_allowance.html  Disablement Benefit: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_ welfare/social_welfare_payments/disability_and_ illness/disablement_benefit.html  Housing - Disabled person's Housing Grant: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/ housing_grants_and_schemes/housing_ adaptation_grant_for_people_with_disability.html

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 Central Remedial Clinic - national centre for the care, treatment and development of children and adults with physical and multiple disabilities: http://www.crc.ie

Disability Action - Disability Action works to ensure that people with disabilities attain their full rights as citizens, by supporting inclusion, influencing Government policy and changing attitudes in partnership with disabled people (Northern Ireland).: http://www.disabilityaction.org/

 Cheshire Foundation - services for people with physical disabilities: http://www.cheshire.ie/

 Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI): http://www.disability-federation.ie/

 Ataxia Ireland - information on Ataxia: http://ataxia.ie/

E nable Ireland - support for the sufferers physical disabilities: http://www.enableireland.ie/

 Irish Kidney Association: http://www.ika.ie/  Centre for Independent Living: http://www.dublincil.org  Irish Wheelchair Association: http://www.iwa.ie/  Forum of People with Disabilities -promoting identity, rights and choice among disabled people: 21 Hill St, Dublin 1 Tel: 01-8786077 (Mary Keogh / Peter Kearns)  National Forum on Europe: http://www.forumoneurope.ie

 MS Society Ireland - helping those affected with Multiple Sclerosis: http://www.ms-society.ie/  Muscular Dystrophy Ireland: http://www.mdi.ie/  Post Polio Support Group: http://www.ppsg.ie/

 Headway Ireland - The National Association for Acquired Brain Injury: http://www.headwayireland.ie/

Disability Organisations - Sensory Disabilities

Disability Organisations - Intellectual and Learning Disabilities

 Fighting Blindness: http://www.fightingblindness.ie/

 Down Syndrome Ireland: http://www.downsyndrome.ie

 Irish Deaf Society: http://www.irishdeafsociety.ie/

 Dyslexia Association: http://www.dyslexia.ie/

 The Irish Deaf - online directory: http://www.irishdeaf.com

L 'Arche - provides a service of support for people with intellectual disabilities: http://www.larche.ie/

 Irish Hard of Hearing Association: http://www.ihha.ie

N ational Federation of Voluntary Bodies - voluntary association of organisations who provide services to persons with intellectual disability and their families: http://www.fedvol.ie/

 Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind: http://www.guidedogs.ie/  National Council for the Blind in Ireland: http://www.ncbi.ie/  The Visually Impaired Computer Society in Ireland: http://www.vicsireland.org/

Disability Organisations - Physical Disabilities  Migraine Ireland: http://www.migraine.ie/

 Peter Bradley Foundation - brain injury services: http://www.peterbradleyfoundation.ie/  St John of Gods Services for people with intellectual disabilities: http://www.sjog.ie/  St Michael's House - range of specialised day and residential services to people with learning disabilities throughout Dublin city and county: http://www.smh.ie

 Neurological Alliance of Ireland: http://www.nai.ie/  Brainwave - The Irish Epilepsy Association: http://www.epilepsy.ie/  Brain research - Dedicated to raising funds to support research and teaching of central nervous system disorders in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland: http://www.brainresearch.ie/

S unbeam House Services - provides training, employment and care services for adults with a learning disability: http://www.sunbeam.ie T he European Association of Societies of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families: http://www.inclusion-europe.org/

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support organisations Disability Services Disability Organisations - Mental and Emotional Disabilities  Alzheimer Society of Ireland: http://www.alzheimer.ie/  Aware - Helping Defeat Depression: http://www.aware.ie

ie/current_students/student_life_and_learning/ disability_service

Employment  Equal – Seeks to identify and address fundamental forms discrimination and inequality in the labour market: http://www.ideasbank.ie/equal-ci.ie/

 Camphill - Mental disability: http://www.camphill.ie/  Mental Health Ireland: http://www.mentalhealthireland.ie

Education

 Irish Congress of Trade Unions: Integrating people with disabilities into the workplace: http://www.ictu.ie/equality/disability.html

Equality & Human Rights

General

 Equality Authority: www.equality.ie

 AHEAD – Association for Higher Education Access and Disability: http://www.ahead.ie/

 Equal Statues Act 2004: http://www.equality.ie/en/ Information/Equal-Status/

 National Centre for Technology in Education: http://www.ncte.ie/

 Irish Council for Civil Liberties: http://www.iccl.ie/

 Kanchi Network: www.kanchi.org  NUI Galway Disability Law and Policy Research Unit: http://www.nuigalway.ie/cdlp/

Education – Universities – Disability Services:  Dublic City University: http://www4.dcu.ie/students/ disability/index.shtml  Dublin Institute of Technology: http://www.dit.ie/ campuslife/disability/supportservices/

 ODEI – Equality Tribunial http://www.equalitytribunal.ie/

Events  Special Olympics: www.specialolympics.ie

General  Disability.ie – portal site for disability related information in Ireland: www.disability.ie

Housing

 NUI Galway: http://www.nuigalway.ie/disability/index.html

 Housing Association for Integrated Living: http://www.hail.ie/

 NUI Maynooth: http://access.nuim.ie/disability

 Irish Council for Social Housing: http://www.icsh.ie/

 Trinity College Dublin: http://www.tcd.ie/disability/  Union of Students in Ireland: http://usi.ie/usi-equality-campaign/  University College Cork: http://www.ucc.ie/en/dss/  University College Dublin: http://www.ucd. ie/openingworlds/ucdaccesscentre/ supportsforstudentswithadisability/

International links  European Disability Forum: http://www.edf-feph.org/  Disability World – online magazine: http://www.disabilityworld.com/  Institute of Independence Living – serve self-help organisations of disabled people who work for equal opportunities, self-determination and self-respect: http://www.independentliving.org/

 University of Limerick: http://www2.ul.ie/web/ WWW/Services/Student_Affairs/Student_ Specialised_Supports/Disability_Support_ Services/Events  Waterford Institute of Technology: http://www.wit.

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Irish government  Equal Status Act 2012: http://www.irishstatutebook. ie/2012/en/act/pub/0041/index.html  Irish government – information on the Irish state: www.gov.ie  Irish government departments: http://www.gov.ie/tag/departments/  Department of Social & Family Affairs: www.welfare.ie

 Youthreach – Early school leavers: www.youthreach.ie

Travel and Transport  Bus Éireann: www.buseireann.ie  Disabled Drivers Association: www.ddai.ie  Dublin Airport – Travellers with a disability: http://www.dublinairport.com/gns/at-theairport/reduced-mobility.aspx  Dublin Bus: www.dublinbus.ie  Irish Rail: www.irishrail.ie

Training Disability Consultancy Services: www.disabilityconsultancy.ie

 Department of Health and Children: www.doh.ie  Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform: www.justice.ie  Members of the Government – 31st Dáil: www.oireachtas.ie

Public Services  Combat Poverty Agency: promoting a just and inclusive society by working for the prevention and elimination of poverty and social exclusion: www.cpa.ie  Comhairle – The national support agency responsible for the provision of information, advice and advocacy to members of the public on social services: www.comhairle.ie  Dublin City Corporation Disability Services: http://www.dublincity.ie/YOURCOUNCIL/Pages/ TheAccessUnit.aspx  Office of the Information Commissioner: http://www.oic.gov.ie/en/  Public Information services: www.citizensinformation.ie  Ombudsman and Disability: http://www.ombudsman. gov.ie/en/about-us/legislation/the-disability-act/

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Older Organisations

Active Retirement Ireland (ARI) Active Retirement Ireland (ARI) offers the opportunity for retired people to socialise, learn new skills; try new experiences and make new friends at a point in life when they thought this may no longer be possible. Together with people who have also retired, or are over 50 and semi– retired, ARI seeks to promote a positive image of ageing and offer opportunities for a healthier and more active older age and advocates for a fairer and friendlier place to grow old in. Our philosophy is based on older people doing things for themselves.

Our purpose is to reduce isolation and keep older people independent, active and healthy. Our objectives to fulfil this purpose are:  To encourage men and women to maintain their independence  To promote a more positive attitude to ageing and retirement  To enable retired people enjoy a full and active life and advocate for them  To be a recognised voice for retired people.

Contact: www.activeirl.ie

Age & Opportunity Age & Opportunity is the national organisation that promotes opportunities for greater participation by older people in society through partnerships and collaborative

programmes. We promote creativity, participation, confidence and engagement among older people. As a not-for-profit organisation, we work in a developmental way with public and private organisations to deliver practical programmes like the Bealtaine festival, Go for Life sports and physical activity programme, Ageing with Confidence, community and education programmes and the anti-ageism AgeWise workshop.

Contact: www.ageandopportunity.ie

Age Action Age Action, the national charity for older people, provides services to older people as well as advocating on their behalf.

Its aim is to make Ireland the best place in which to grow old.

The services it provides are the Care & Repair (small job/ tradesperson referral and befriending service); The Getting Started (computer/IT training courses) and the Information and Advocacy Service. We have over 3,000 members and 800 volunteers (all of our volunteers are Garda vetted).

We campaign for better treatment of older people by the government through the media, meetings with public representatives and submissions to the government as well as public campaigns. Some of the issues on which we have campaigned in the past included protesting the introduction of means testing for medical cards for the over 70s, the continuing problem of fuel poverty, the importance of maintaining the incomes of older people through state pensions (contributory and non-contributory), the need to tackle isolation both rural and urban.

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support organisations Older Organisations Age Action also has a number of programmes aimed at improving the lives of older people. We manage a number of resident committees in nursing homes on the northside of Dublin). We have an intergenerational programme aimed at encouraging trans-generational activities and we have an international development programme helping to raise awareness of ageing issues in the developing world. We also have the very successful Positive Ageing Week festival every year.

Finally we have some fun fundraising events such as our series of afternoon tea dances around the country and our Big Knit drive that see people busily knitting little hats for Innocent smoothie bottles. Age Action always needs your support either through supporting our policy or fundraising campaigns or by becoming a member.

Contact: Tel:01 4756989 www.ageaction.ie

ALONE…A Little Offering Never Ends ALONE was founded in 1977 by a Dublin firefighter, Willie Birmingham. Helping older people in need is the founding principle of ALONE and has guided our work over the years.

To the present day, our objectives remain exactly that they were when the organisation was founded.

Our objectives are to provide food, clothing, heating requirements and other comforts for people over 60 years of age who are unable to provide for themselves to provide shelter or accommodation on a temporary or permanent basis for such people; to provide education and information services on the problems and needs of older people living on their own; to provide assistance in the refurbishing, renovations and re-decoration of accommodation of people described in this paragraph.

Contact: www.alone.ie

Alzheimer Society of Ireland The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is the leading dementia specific service provider in Ireland.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland was founded in 1982 by a small group of people who were caring for a family member with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. Today, it is a national voluntary organisation with an extensive national network of branches, regional offices and services that aims to provide people with all forms of dementia, their families and carers with the necessary support to maximise their quality of life.

2012 marked The Alzheimer Society of Ireland's 30th Anniversary. To celebrate this, we designed a new logo, launched our new website and published a new newsletter

called, The Voice. A very special event was held in June that year when President of Ireland and Patron to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, officially opened Waterman's Lodge Day and Respite Centre in Killaloe, Co. Tipperary. Many celebratory events were held around the country throughout the year including an event in the Aras for some of our volunteers in November.

Contact: www.alzheimer.ie

Askaboutmoney Askaboutmoney has developed a reputation for civilised and informed discussion of financial topics in a sponsorship-free and advertising-fee environment.

Askaboutmoney is a discussion forum. Before making a financial decision, you should independently verify any information you have got from the site. For complex financial or tax decisions you should consult a professional advisor who will take into account all the necessary personal circumstance of your case.

Contact: www.askaboutmoney.com

Bethany The name Bethany recalls the visit of Jesus to Mary and Martha on the death of their brother Lazarus.

Although grieving is a natural process which can be helped by the sympathy and understanding of friends, sometimes one may need support to work through it in a positive way. Friends don't always know how to help; they may be embarrassed by one's grief; they may even avoid meeting one in the mistaken belief that a meeting may increase distress.

It is quite normal to feel anger, guilt, fear and depression as well as the awful pain of loss. These feelings need to be expressed rather than repressed, to be talked out, cried over and put in some sort of perspective.

It helps the healing process to talk with a trained listener and confront the very strong feelings associated with grief.

Many Bethany members have themselves been bereaved.

They are trained to listen with understanding. They accept those suffering loss as they are, and support them through the grieving process.

Contact: www.bethany.ie

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support organisations Older Organisations Breaking Point The UK healthcare sector leads the world in development of consensus on what needs to be done to reduce the burden of osteoporotic fractures upon our older people and healthcare budgets. The Department of Health has analysed the clinical and cost-effectiveness of medicines and service structures that deliver the right treatment to the right patient at the right time. National audits reveal that a minority of NHS organisations currently deliver world class care for people with osteoporosis whilst the majority is yet to do so. Closing the current osteoporosis care gap in the UK will improve patient outcomes and support delivery of the £15-20 Billion NHS efficiency savings required by 2015.

Amgen and GlaxoSmithKline have provided funding for the development of the Breaking Point website which provides visitors with all the information and resources required to deliver high quality preventive care for people with osteoporosis in their communities. Funding support has involved contributing honoraria to the editorial board, advisory board members and medical writer and payment to a public relations agency in respect of project management support.

Contact: www.breakingpoint.org

Care Alliance Ireland Care Alliance Ireland is the National Network of Voluntary Organisations supporting family carers. Our vision is that the role of family carers is fully recognised and valued by society in Ireland.

We exist to enhance the quality of life for family carers.

We achieve this by supporting our member organisations in their direct work with family carers through the provision of information, developing research and policy in the field, sharing resources, and instigating opportunities for collaboration.

There are approximately 274,000 family carers in the Republic of Ireland. Family carer support is provided by a number of organisations, including those dedicated solely to carer support and others who support carers as part of their response to individuals with specific conditions. We work with our 85 member organisations and other agencies to support them in their work with family carers.

Our legitimacy derives from our membership base which includes all the carer organisations and virtually all the disease/ disability-specific organisations currently providing services to Ireland’s Family Carers. Our membership is comprised of both large and small, regional and national organisations.

CareLocal Our priority is to assist older people to live with dignity, security and company and to help ensure that they remain in good health, both mentally and physically.

We aim to:  Promote and advocate for the care and welfare of older people living alone in Dublin  Improve the quality of life for older people, particularly those who are most disadvantaged and vulnerable.  Provide befriending services for older people experiencing loneliness and social isolation  Increase the quality of life of older persons by supplying one-on-one volunteer support during mealtimes  Empower older people to lead independent and satisfying lives in their own homes for as long as they wish  Preserve the self-respect and human dignity of older people

Contact: www.carelocal.ie

Citizens Information citizensinformation.ie was developed and is maintained by the Citizens Information Board (formerly Comhairle) to replace the Oasis website. citizensinformation. ie website is an Irish eGovernment initiative, and was originally established under the Government's first action plan for the Information Society. The Citizens Information Board also provides a website aimed at people who are unemployed or facing a reduced hours situation at work.

This site is called losingyourjob.ie. We have also developed a website on mortgage and rent arrears in conjunction with the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) called keepingyourhome.ie and a microsite aimed at self-employed people whose incomes are reduced called selfemployedsupports.ie.

Contact: Tel: 01 605 9000 www.citizensinformation.ie

Contact: www.carealliance.ie

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support organisations Older Organisations Commissions for Energy Regulation The Commissions for Energy Regulation (CER) was first set up in 1999 and our role and functions have been expanded over time. We work within the framework of national and EU energy policy which aim to create a single European electricity market that best meets the needs of Europe’s energy consumers.

On the island of Ireland, Government ministers in the north and south have committed to creating an all-island energy market. On 1 November 2007, the new crossborder wholesale electricity market, the SEM (Single Electricity Market) went live. The market was designed and implemented by the CER and NIAUR (Northern Ireland Regulator) in co-operation with the system operators and market participants north and south. The SEM and further all-island energy market developments are a key means of achieving our goal of a sustainable and reliable supply of electricity and natural gas at reasonable cost to Irish energy customers.

We promote competition in the electricity and natural gas sectors so that customers can ultimately benefit from competitive pressures on prices and services. At the same time we protect the interests of final customers especially the disadvantaged and the elderly by ensuring that standards of services are set and codes of practices are in place to protect vulnerable users.

Contact: www.cer.ie

Central Bank of Ireland The financial regulator is responsible for the regulation of all financial services firms in Ireland. It also has an important role in protection of the consumers of those firms.

As financial services regulator our main tasks are:  Help consumers make informed decisions on their financial affairs in a safe and fair market; and  Foster sound, growing and solvent financial institutions which give consumers confidence that their deposits and investments are secure.

Contact: www.centralbank.ie

Concern Worldwide Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Concern’s mission is to help people living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives. Concern

works with the poor themselves, and with local and international partners who share the organisations’ vision to create just and peaceful societies where the poor can exercise their fundamental rights.

Contact: www.concern.net

Console Console was established in 2002 by Paul Kelly after he had experienced the grief of losing a loved one by suicide.

Through his loss, Paul recognised a need for a dedicated suicide prevention, intervention and postvention service here in Ireland.

Since then, Console has developed into a national organisation supporting people in suicidal crisis and those bereaved by suicide through professional counselling, support and helpline Services.

Console is a national service with centres in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Athlone, Wexford, Mayo and Kildare.

Console is also located in London, United Kingdom.

Contact: www.console.ie

Consumer's Association of Ireland Ltd (CAI) The aims of the association are to protect, promote and represent the interests of consumers. The association furthers these aim by:  Promoting action to safeguard the interests of consumers, ensuring that those who take decisions which will affect the consumer can have a balanced and authoritative view of the interests of consumers before them  Insisting that the interests of all consumers are taken into account  Making representations of the views of consumers on all matters of concern to them to local and central government, government agencies, industry and any other quarter where the company sees fit including representation on the existing law and on proposed legislation  Making representations on the adequacy and availability to consumers of consumer advice services and upon the needs of such services for supporting facilities  Representing the consumer on appropriate Government and other bodies or international organisations including those which exist within the framework of the European Communities e.g. The European Consumers’ Organisation – BEUC and the European Consumer Voice in Standardisation – ANEC.

Contact: www.thecai.ie

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A SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSES Calling all Community nurses! Do you know about Senior Help Line? Our service can support your wish to give the best possible service to the many vulnerable older people in your care. Over 28,000 older people throughout Ireland phoned Senior Help Line in 2012. Some of them almost certainly live in your catchment area.

Senior Help Line is a national confidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers. The service is open every day of the year including Christmas Day from 10 am to 10 pm. Senior Help Line is open when many statutory services are closed, and is, therefore, a particularly valuable service.

Telling older people about Senior Help Line, and giving them our LoCall number 1850 440 444 is offering them a significant support. All calls are confidential, and every callers is treated with warmth and respect. People call us because they may be lonely, isolated, afraid, anxious or depressed. Our volunteers are trained to respond with empathy and to support the caller, whatever the situation. Senior Help Line can also refer a caller to other appropriate services, including GP services, HSE and other local services. Many callers have a socially monitored

alarm which can add to their feelings of security. We know from talking to your nursing colleagues that you worry particularly about some older people living alone. Telling them about Senior Help Line, giving them our LoCall number, (no landline call costing more than 30 cent) could help them, and help to put your mind at rest. Many older people describe Senior Help Line as their life line, and the health services see us as a primary health care provider, part of a primary care team helping to keep older people living at home safely for longer.

So please note our number 1850 440 444 and give it to those older people you know and care about. Or send for an information pack on Senior Help Line, email info@thirdage.ie info@thirdage.ie marking your email ‘Community Nurse’ in the subject line. Or phone Third Age/Senior Help Line on 046-9557766, www.thirdageireland.ie

SENIOR HELP LINE LoCall 1850 440 444

Community Health Nurses Do you feel some older people you visit would benefit from having someone their own age to talk to? Senior Help Line can help.

Senior Help Line is: Friendly - A telephone listening service for older people Professional - Provided by trained older volunteers Confidential - We don’t look for or pass on any information about our callers Available - Open 365 days a year from 10am till 10pm Affordable - All calls cost the same as a one minute local call, (around 30 cents) Senior Help Line received over 28,000 calls from older people in Ireland last year.

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support organisations Older Organisations Crime Victims We are here to listen. We will give you time and space to talk about your experience in confidence. We listen with empathy and without judgement. We can tell you about support services available in your local area for victims of crime. We can tell you about specialist services for victims of particular crimes such as domestic violence, sexual abuse and rape.

We can answer your questions about the criminal justice system. We can help in liaising with the Gardaí and other agencies and services. We can give information on compensation, if applicable. We are here to support everyone who is a victim of crime, regardless of when the crime happened or whether it has been reported to the Gardaí. We understand the issues and difficulties frequently encountered by victims of crime and we will help you not to feel alone at this time.

Contact: www.crimevictimshelpline.ie

Department of Health and Children

Some 600,000 families receive child benefit payments in respect of over 1.1 million children each month. The total expenditure by the Department in 2011 was s21 billion (prov).

Contact: www.welfare.ie

DisAbility.ie www.disAbility.ie is an online information service for people with disabilities and special needs, as well as their family and friends.

Robert Morgan, the person behind disAbility.ie has a disability. Over the years, he has experienced difficulties in accessing information relevant to his needs. It was this first-hand experience that led to the decision to establish a website to contain all these details and more under one memorable address. His vision was for a site that would provide information on many disability-related themes.

Contact: www.disability.ie

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of people in Ireland in a manner that promotes better health for everyone, fair access, responsive and appropriate care delivery, and high performance.

Our role is to support the Minister and the Government by:  Advising on the strategic development of the health system including policy and legislation  Supporting their parliamentary, statutory and international functions  Evaluating the performance of the health and social services  Working with other sectors to enhance people’s health and well-being.

Contact: www.dohc.ie

Department of Social and Family Affairs The Department serves a wide and diverse group of clients including families, people in employment, unemployed people, people with disabilities, carers and pensioners.

The Department also provides a range of services to employers who are an important client group both in their own right and as ‘partners’ in the provision of employment opportunities to unemployed people. In delivering services to these clients, the Department administers over 70 separate schemes and services which impact on the lives of almost every person in the State.

Each week, over 1.4 million people receive a social welfare payment and, when qualified adults and children are included, over 2.2 million people benefit from weekly payments.

Energy Action Ltd The SEAI Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme, a free home insulation service to qualifying households, is delivered by Energy Action Ltd throughout the greater Dublin area. The services available under this scheme are:  Attic insulation  Cavity wall insulation  Draught proofing  Lagging jackets  Low energy light bulbs  Energy advice This scheme is available to homes which meet the following criteria:  Owner occupied non–Local Authority homes  Constructed before 2002  The owner is in receipt of one of the following  Fuel allowance as part of the National Fuel Scheme  Job Seekers Allowance for over six months and with children under seven years of age  Family Income support

Contact: Tel: 01 4545465 www.energyaction.ie

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support organisations Older Organisations European Anti Poverty Network Established in 1990, the European Anti-Poverty Network , Ireland (EAPN) is a network of groups and individuals working against poverty. It is the Irish national network of the European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN Europe), which has two decades of experience in lobbying for progressive social change across Europe.

EAPN Ireland is made up of over two hundred local, regional and national anti-poverty organisations and individuals. EAPN Ireland supports members to influence national and European policy through training, information, collective action and networking.

Campaigns that EAPN Ireland has worked on in the last number of years include the 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion, Ireland in Social Europe: Challenging Perceptions and Changing Realities, the European Minimum Income Campaign, European Parliament Awareness Project, the Social Aspects of the Lisbon Treaty, and campaign to include poverty targets in the European 2020 strategy. EAPN Ireland has also worked with members at local level to retain capacity and fight cutbacks to existing services, and with associates at national level through campaigns like the ‘Poor Can’t Pay’; the ‘Equality and Rights Alliance’; Is Féider Linn’ and the ‘Community Platform’.

Contact: www.eapn.ie

Extra Care

Family Diversity Initiative The Family Diversity Initiative is a coalition of groups working with, and representing, the interests of, diverse families in Ireland. This coalition recognises that the family exists in many different structures and circumstances.

The mission of the Family Diversity Initiative is to promote equality, acceptance and understanding of all family-types in Ireland.

The Family Diversity Initiative currently includes membership from a range of organisations representing and working with differing family types in Ireland.

Contact: www.familydiversity.ie

Friends of the Elderly Friends of the Elderly is a voluntary, non-denominational organisation that brings friendship and social opportunities to the elderly, especially those who live alone. We have over 175 elderly volunteers in the greater Dublin area who have made a commitment to visit elderly people in their homes and become their friend. Our core activity is the Friends of the Elderly Home Visitation Service which we constantly seek to expand. We also have a busy programme of evenings out, day trips and short holidays, plus community club activities and a series of campaigns to improve the quality of life of the elderly.

Contact: www.friendsoftheelderly.ie

Extra Care is a not-for-profit organisation and is recognised as a charity by the Revenue Commission. Our mission is to provide ‘innovative, high quality, flexible services so that older people, dependent adults and children have the choice to remain living at home with dignity’.

Extra Care employs more than 550 people across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland with headquarters in Drogheda and Antrim. Extra Care careworkers provide more than 11,000 hours of care services every week supporting more than 2,000 people, at anyone time, to live independent lives in their own homes. Our services are provided 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Extra Care has developed a range of care and support services, provided by trained and supervised staff, to promote independent living.

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Home Instead Senior Care Since 2005, the Home Instead Senior Care franchise network in Ireland has been devoted to providing the highest-quality senior home care.

Compassionate Home Instead Senior Caregivers are an invaluable resource in helping families eliminate worry, reduce stress and re-establish personal freedom.

From Alzheimer's and dementia care to respite care and companionship, our seventeen locally owned and operated offices are ready to help you through this difficult time.

Contact: www.homeinstead.ie

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support organisations Older Organisations ICTU Retired Workers' Committee The Retired Workers’ Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Union is a representative group for over 80 Retired Workers’ Committees of unions affiliated to the ICTU.

Contact: www.ictu.ie

Independent Age Over 1,500 volunteers, and a small number of paid staff, help us offer a range of services across the UK and the Republic of Ireland:  Our advice and information service offers expert independent, personalised information and support by phone and email to around 4,000 older people and their families each year. The advice on social care provision, includes care options and assessment, finding and paying for care, funding concerns and complaints  A further 40,000 older people and their families receive information and support from the service via the website, email and phone, and by accessing a range of detailed information guides  Our skilled, experienced benefits advisers, working with our trained local volunteers, provide detailed assessments and casework support for those who need it most  Our information book Wise Guide, provides expert advice about claiming benefits and other services, drawn from our in-depth experience of helping thousands of older people across the UK O ne-to-one befriending provides regular face-to-face or telephone support to those in greatest isolation, helping sustain and build their social networks. Our befriending services rely on our network of volunteers. If we don't have a volunteer available to help in your area, we will endeavour to find another organisation that can L ive Wires, our telephone friendship service, allows isolated older people to have a facilitated, regular group discussion about a common interest.

Contact: www.independentage.org

Irish Association of Pension Funds Established in 1973, the Irish Association of Pension Funds (IAPF) is the leading Irish body providing representation and other services for those involved in operating, investing and advising on all aspects of pensions and other retirement provision. Our members provide retirement security to over 200,000 employees, pay pensions to nearly 70,000 people who have already retired and are responsible for some 63.5 billion (end 2008 figure) in retirement saving.

IAPF acts on behalf of its members in two main areas:

1. Pensions Policy Area For its members, the IAPF seeks to influence the future direction of pensions in Ireland and to provide for financial security of all retired people.

IAPF is well regarded as an authoritative voice in its dealings with legislators and regulators and has been very effective in raising awareness and leading debate on the trends and issues facing the pension community. We represent members' interests at all levels by active lobbying of National Government, the Pensions Board, the Revenue Commissioners, the Social Partners and other relevant agencies. We actively publicise issues through the media.

We also act at European level though our membership of the European Federation of Retirement Provision.

2. Member Services IAPF provides a wide range of services in the provision of training, information and event organisation for the pensions and investment community.

Contact: www.iapf.ie

Irish Association of Older People The Irish Association of Older People was established in 1990 and is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee. Since its inception, the Association has forged links with a wide variety of agencies across member states of the European Union including The European Foundation for the Welfare of the Elderly, founded in 1946, and the more recently established AGE Platform Europe, a network of organisations of people aged 50 and over ‘promoting the interests of 150 million inhabitants within the European Union”. Our Directors, on a regular basis, participate in conferences within the European Union and from time to time provide an Irish perspective on needs, aspirations and examples of best practice.

They join with other European agencies in comparative studies on health and social care provision; identifying strategies aimed at bridging the gap between science and society and overcoming the absence of co-ordination in the provision of age-related services.

Contact: www.olderpeople.ie

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support organisations Older Organisations Irish Council for Civil Liberties The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) is Ireland’s leading independent human rights watchdog, which monitors, educates and campaigns in order to secure full enjoyment of human rights for everyone.

The ICCL is an entirely independent organisation and does not rely on government support or funding.

Founded in 1976 by Mary Robinson and others, the ICCL has played a leading role in some of Ireland’s most successful human rights campaigns. These have included campaigns to establish an independent Garda Ombudsman Commission, legalise the right to divorce, secure more effective protection of children’s rights, decriminalise homosexuality and introduce enhanced equality legislation. Since 1976 the ICCL has tirelessly lobbied the state to ensure the full implementation in Ireland of international human rights standards.

Contact: www.iccl.ie

Irish Hospice Foundation The Irish Hospice Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes the hospice philosophy and supports the development of hospice/palliative care. Our vision is that no one should have to face death or bereavement with appropriate care and support.

Our aim is to facilitate the practice of hospice in all its aspects. We do this by working independently as well as in partnership with the statutory, voluntary and professional bodies concerned with hospice and palliative care in Ireland.

Contact: www.hospicefoundation.ie

Irish Motor Neurone disease association Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a neurological condition that leads to muscle weakening making it difficult for people with MND to do the everyday things the rest of us take for granted – walking, talking and swallowing can become virtually impossible. In the majority of cases the mind remains intact. MND is progressive but the rate of progression varies greatly from one person to another. The average life expectancy from diagnosis is two to five years.

MND can strike people from teens to old age with the majority been in the middle to older age groups.

A person dies every five days from MND in Ireland, with approximate 300 people living with the disease at any one time. There is no known cause, treatment or cure for MND despite on–going research.

The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association is a support group to people with MND. Services include the supply of specialised equipment to patients, financial assistance

towards home help, counselling services etc. The IMNDA funds two specialist nurses who visit people with MND in their homes, give advice and help to educate other medical professionals on MND.The Association relies heavily on fundraising activities which bring in approximately 75 per cent of their income. It costs approx s1 million to run the Association each year.

Contact: www.imnda.ie

Irish Rural Doctor's Group The Irish Rural Doctor's Group is in existence since 1984.

An annual conference of rural doctors is held in Westport every year to discuss the problems of de-population, youth and medical provision in rural areas for older people.

Our elderly alone also experience a sad silent emigration to faraway nursing homes and old folk's institutions when they have no one to care for them and can no longer look after themselves. In our own area and to a varying degree in a great many rural areas voluntary housing projects in association with the state are providing an alternative for those elderly citizens to stay in their own area. This is only as it should be. Our 'St Brendan's Village' strives to provide this opportunity for our elderly and handicapped to stay in their own area, and some of our elderly emigrants have come back again from abroad and some have returned from the Old Folks Homes as well.

Contact: Tel: 098 36287/36134 www.rural-health.net

Irish Rural Link Irish Rural Link (IRL), formed in 1991, is a national network of organisations and individuals campaigning for sustainable rural development in Ireland and Europe. IRL, a non-profit organisation now directly represents nearly 500 community groups with a combined membership of 25,000. A member of the Community and Voluntary Pillar of Social Partnership, the network provides a structure through which rural groups and individuals, representing disadvantaged rural communities, can articulate their common needs and priorities, share their experiences and present their case to policy-makers at local, national and European Level.

Contact: www.irishrurallink.ie

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support organisations Older Organisations Irish Senior Citizen's Parliament The Irish Senior Citizens' Parliament is a representative organisation of older people in Ireland. The Parliament is a non-partisan political organisation working to promote the views of older people in policy development and decisionmaking. The Parliament is run by older volunteers who are elected annually at the Annual Parliament Meeting by delegates from affiliated organisations. The ISCP currently has 400 affiliated organisations whose memberships combine to a total of 100,000 individuals. This membership means the ISCP has a genuine mandate to be the Voice of Older People in Ireland.

Contact: http://iscp.wordpress.com/

Irish Wheelchair Association The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) was founded in 1960 by a small group of wheelchair users committed to improving the lives of people with physical disabilities in Ireland. Our Association is dedicated to the achievement of full social, economic and educational integration of people with disability as equal, independent and participative members of the community.

IWA is an important provider of quality services to people with limited mobility throughout the country.

Today our Association is made up of a vibrant network of 20,000 members and over 2,000 staff, as well as many dedicated volunteers. Together we work to achieve greater independence, freedom and choice for people living with a disability. IWA has a broad range of services for people with physical disabilities, these include:  Assisted living services  Resource and outreach centres  Transport  Motoring  Parking permits  Housing support services  Independent living apartments  Youth services  Wheelchair services  Sport  Holiday services  Peer counselling  Information  Publications  Advocacy  Rehabilitative Training

Contact: www.iwa.ie

Money Advice Budgeting Service The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is a free, confidential, independent and non–judgemental service for people in debt or at risk of getting into debt. Over 50,000 people contacted MABS for advice in 2012. There are over 60 offices nationwide staffed by trained money advisers who:  Help people deal with their debts and make out a budget  Examine income and make sure people are not missing out on their entitlements  Contact creditors on a person’s behalf when necessary.  People often seek MABS’ help when  There are extra bills to pay because something has happened, such as unemployment, illness in the family, separation, bereavement etc  There is no money left over to pay everyday bills  The money coming into the household is less than it used to be and loan repayments have fallen behind  They have been living on a low income for some time and are finding it increasingly difficult in making ends meet.

Contact: www.mabs.ie

Meals on Wheels This service is available to people in the community who are unable to cook their own meals through reasons of disability, age or illness. A meals on wheels service is quite widely available across Ireland and it is usually provided by voluntary organisations. Contact your local health office or public health nurse for more information on this service.

Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Mission, Vision and Aims To enable and empower people affected by Multiple Sclerosis to live the life of their choice to their fullest potential.

Vision MS Ireland has a vision of Irish society where all people affected by MS live positive and active lives in the community.

Aims The principal objectives for which MS Ireland exists are:  To facilitate people with MS to control their lives and environment, to live with dignity and participate in the community  To provide support for the families and carers of people with MS  To co-operate with the medical, scientific, social and caring professions to promote scientific research into the cause of, cure for and management of MS, and the

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support organisations Older Organisations alleviation of medical and social symptoms  To exchange and disseminate information relating to MS  To provide an identifiable focal point by developing an efficient, effective and caring organisation to serve the needs of people with MS.

Contact: www.ms-society.ie

National Adult Literary Agency The National Adult Literacy Agency is a charity committed to making sure people with literacy difficulties can fully take part in society and have access to education. According to the last international survey, one in four - that is, about half a million - Irish adults have problems reading and writing.

Literacy difficulties prevent people from carrying out everyday activities that many of us take for granted.

In a health context, literacy means using the skills of reading, writing, listening, spelling and numeracy to understand health information and confidently ask questions in case of uncertainty. Many people who deal effectively with other aspects of their lives find health information difficult to obtain, understand, or use. Patients are often faced with complex information and treatment decisions. International research has shown that patients who are better informed about their health have more effective consultations with their health care provider, are better informed about the medicines they are prescribed, are more likely to comply with their medication and as a result have improved health outcomes.

One way to avoid sometimes unsatisfactory health consultations is to use plain English in written and verbal information. As its focus is on everyday language, plain English helps to reduce the mystery and anxiety that surround certain health conditions. This naturally benefits all patients, not just those with literacy difficulties. It also helps you as a healthcare practitioner.

Various hospitals and projects within the HSE have already taken plain English on board. Many have contacted the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) for advice, editing and our Plain English Mark, a quality mark that is only given after a thorough review of a document to verify that it meets international plain language standards. Many hospitals and health organisations have also contacted us for plain English training and a number have contacted us to do a health literacy audit of their premises and resources.

Contact: www.nala.ie

National Consumer Agency The National Consumer Agency (NCA) is a statutory body established by the Irish Government in May 2007 to enforce consumer law and promote consumer rights.

We represent the voice of the consumer, defending consumer interests at the highest levels of national and local decision-making. We provide you with information about your consumer rights and personal finance. We help you to manage your money, with useful tools and information to help you get the most from your money and help you make smart decisions.

We have responsibility for market surveillance in respect of the safety of a wide range of non-food consumer products. Our roles in relation to product safety include enforcing product safety legislation, investigating complaints about unsafe products, carrying out surveillance activities, alerting consumers about unsafe products, advising manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and their representative bodies about their responsibilities and managing Ireland’s input to the EU product safety rapid alert system, RAPEX. We are responsible for the enforcement of a wide range of consumer legislation. The legislation underpinning the National Consumer Agency, the Consumer Protection Act 2007, marked the biggest reform of consumer legislation in 30 years. This Act gives us additional and powerful enforcement tools, including prohibition notices, undertakings from traders, compliance notices, on the spot fines for offences relating to price display, and the ability to "name and shame" with the publication of non-compliant trader names. The Act also gives effect, in Irish law, to the EU Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, which provides the NCA with the basis for tackling a range of unfair and misleading commercial practices.

Contact: www.consumerconnect.ie

National Council on ageing and older people The National Council on Ageing and Older People was established by the Minister for Health on 19th March 1997.

The new body succeeded the National Council for the elderly (January 1990 to March 1997) and the National Council for the Aged (June 1981 to January 1990) both of which had been administered by the National Social Services Board.

The new Council was established as a statutory body, with its own independent legal and administrative status. This signified a considerable long-term commitment on the part of the state towards the provision of research and advice on ageing and older people in Ireland.

The terms of reference on the new Council included a strategic role which extended its work from pure research into the realism of policy development. In addition, other tasks were specified including liaison work other agencies; the provision of advice to the Minister for Health and Children

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The Council may also advice other ministers, at their request, on aspects of ageing and the welfare of older people which are within the functions of the Council.

Contact: www.nhi.ie

National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI)

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The National Women's Council of Ireland (founded in 1973) is the leading national women's membership organisation.

We represent our membership which includes 165 member groups from a diversity of backgrounds, sectors and locations. Our mission is to lead and to be a catalyst for change in the achievement of equality between women and men.

Our values and beliefs shape what we do and how we work, key among these are:  Feminism - We believe that feminism is about working to change society so that women and men have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives  Solidarity between women in all their diversity, through empowerment, collaboration and participation of all women in Ireland and internationally  The recognition of care in our society and the redistribution of care work between women and men  The fundamental importance of, human rights, global interdependence and sustainability in all its forms  The provision of protection and respect for the bodily integrity of women and girls  The leadership role of women in relation to the achievement of a more equal society.

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National Federation of Pensioner's Associations The National Federation of Pensioners Associations was founded in 1976 and currently has 20 Pensioners Associations affiliated to it, who represent in the region of 29,000 pensioners. The federation represents pensioners from the public service, semi-state bodies and from private industry. The federation is unique in that all of its members are in receipt of occupational pensions.

The federation is a very focused body made up of likeminded affiliates with much in common. It is an independent voluntary body with a National Executive Committee comprised of pensioners, all of whom, including its officers, serve in a honorary capacity. The Federation is funded by subscriptions from its Affiliated Associations and a small grant from the Department of Health and Children.

Nursing Homes Ireland Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) is committed to ensuring the lives of older persons in the 400+ private and voluntary nursing homes across the country are enhanced and fulfilled.

Our members are committed to ensuring persons who call nursing homes "home" are provided with the highest quality care and services.

Private and voluntary nursing homes play a key role in healthcare delivery in Ireland. The 400+ homes provide expert care to almost 22,000 persons in specialist settings in local communities. Our members also provide employment to thousands of healthcare and specialist staff. Private and voluntary nursing homes are meeting the growing care requirements of our ageing population.

NHI supports members by providing expert advice surrounding care delivery and representing their interests and those of their residents at local and national level.

NHI plays an influential and key role within the Irish healthcare sector. Its expertise, experience and unified voice for hundreds of care providers is of critical importance within the healthcare setting. NHI engages with state bodies, health stakeholders, representative organisations for older persons and wider society to influence and shape policy and inform debate surrounding the care of older persons.

www.nwci.ie

Office for Social Inclusion (OSI) The Social Inclusion Division was established on 1 July 2009 when the Combat Poverty Agency and the Office for Social Inclusion were integrated within the Department of Social and Family Affairs. The division became part of the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs on 1 May 2010.

The functions of the Social Inclusion Division are:  To co-ordinate implementation of government strategies for social inclusion through the monitoring and reporting mechanisms provided in the National Action Plan for Social Inclusion and Towards 2016  To promote the incorporation of anti-poverty and social inclusion objectives in public policy development and promote the implementation of poverty impact assessment  To analyse the impact and effectiveness of public policy on poverty and social exclusion  To promote the development of data strategies and research to inform anti-poverty and social inclusion policies and practice and to facilitate improved monitoring of outcomes  To monitor and report on poverty trends at national and European levels and participate in the social inclusion work of the EU, Council of Europe and OECD as appropriate ICHN Resource Guide | 93

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Contact: www.socialinclusion.ie

Older Women's Network (OWN) The Older Women’s Network (OWN) Ireland is a national membership organisation which links older women and older women’s organisations. One of its main objectives is to encourage, facilitate and resource older women to have a voice on issues of concern and to participate in policy and decision making processes. OWN works for the social inclusion of all older women in Ireland and its activities are structured to allow all of its members to participate.

OWN has found that one of the most effective means to bring its issues to the attention of the policy makers is to answer relevant calls for submissions. A template has been developed which ensures that the views expressed in these submissions are those of older women themselves.

Contact: www.ownireland.ie

Pensions Board The Pensions Board is a statutory body set up under the Pensions Act, 1990. The Board regulates occupational pension schemes, trust RACs and Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSAs) in Ireland as part of our statutory role to monitor and supervise operation of the Pensions Act. We also advise the Minister for Social and Family Affairs on pension matters generally.

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Contact: www.pensionsombudsman.ie

Retirement Planning Council The Retirement Planning Council of Ireland (RPCI) is a notfor-profit organisation that has been providing knowledge, support and guidance to people retiring in Ireland for almost 40 years. By offering a range of practical courses, the Retirement Planning Council team of professional experts talk through the lifestyle and financial changes that retirement can bring. Our information helps people understand what to expect from retirement and how to prepare for what’s ahead.

Two-day group courses run throughout the year in six locations nationwide – Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford, Dundalk and Sligo. Other courses include a oneday executive course delivered on a one-to-one basis and in-house course offered to corporate clients who might have a number of people approaching retirement at the same time.

All attendees receive lifetime access to the RPC resource and free advice centre to help with any questions that arise after retirement.

Contact: www.rpc.ie

Rights Monitor Rights Monitor is a website bringing you information about human rights in Ireland under international law brought to you by three Ireland-based NGOs: Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC), the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL), and the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT). The site’s current focus is on Ireland’s examination by the UN Human Rights Committee (HRC) under the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).

Contact: www.rightsmonitor.org

www.pensionsboard.ie

Pensions Ombudsman The Pensions Ombudsman investigates and decides complaints and disputes from individuals about their occupational pension schemes, Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSAs) and Trust RACs where there is both maladministration and financial loss. They are completely independent and impartial.

Our aim is to resolve complaints impartially, informally and quickly. If we cannot assist with a particular complaint, we will explain why and may suggest other avenues for resolving the matter.

Senior Care SeniorCare.ie is Ireland's home for senior care information and services. Our directory lists hundreds of companies in 20 targeted categories while our blog hosts information articles on senior health and care related issues. Coming soon to the site is a discounts section.

Contact: www.seniorcare.ie

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support organisations Older Organisations Senior Helpline Senior Help Line is a confidential listening service for older people by trained older volunteers for the price of a local call anywhere in Ireland Senior Help Line’s vision and mission is that every older person in Ireland would know the LoCall number, call if they need us and receive an empathic response.

The lines are open every day from 10am to 10pm.

Senior Help Line is supported by the Health Service Executive and The Atlantic Philanthropies.

Contact: Tel: 1850 440 444 www.thirdageireland.ie

Society of St Vincent de Paul The Society of St Vincent de Paul is an international voluntary Catholic Christian organisation.

Membership of the society is open to anyone who can adopt our ethos. We draw our inspiration and energy from the gospels and Catholic social teaching and attempt to live the core values (love of God and love of our neighbour) through an action oriented programme, working directly with people in need.

The Society has been in Ireland for since 1844 and has extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through a network of over 9,500 volunteers, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society.

With an annual budget of over 74 million in 2010, funding is raised by corporate and public contributions, internal collections and government support for projects tackling social exclusion. Members make a contribution towards our administration cost at each weekly meeting.

Contact: www.svp.ie

The Carers Association The Carers Association is Ireland's national voluntary organisation for and of family carers in the home. Family carers provide high levels of care to a range of people including frail older people, people with severe disabilities, the terminally ill and children with special needs.

The Association was established in 1987 to lobby and advocate on behalf of carers. While the government has begun to initiate some services for carers, we believe that the vast majority of Ireland's family carers still remain without vital services. These services, such as in-home respite, are essential to family carers. They allow us to continue in our roles as family carers, thus implementing government policy to care for people in their own homes for as long as possible.

Today, The Carers Association has 16 resource centres and two service projects from which it delivers our range of services.

Contact: www.carersireland.com

Sonas APC It was 1990 when Sr Mary Threadgold developed the Sonas approach. Now, 21 years later, more than 6,200 care assistants, nurses, speech & language therapists, occupational therapists and many other healthcare workers have been trained in the use of her programmes.

Sonas apc is a QA Certified FETAC Centre and a member organisation of the Wheel. In 1997 we received funding from the Department of Health and Children. This is now annual funding and it enables us to develop our programmes, subsidise our workshops and promote the needs of older people with dementia and intellectual disabilities. As the organisation has grown, so too has the approach. In 2000, an adaptation of Sonas for older people with intellectual disabilities. Several years later we created a further adaptation of the Sonas Group Session for use on an individual basis. This we called SIMS (the Sonas Individual Multi-sensory Session).

Contact: www.sonasapc.ie

The Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) The Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) promotes cooperation for public health between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland by:  Strengthening public health intelligence  building public health capacity  policy and programme development and evaluation  We work with a range of partners to bring people and organisations from across the island together to promote collective action for sustained improvements in health.

Tackling inequalities in health across the island of Ireland is a focus for all our work.

Contact: www.publichealth.ie

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support support organisations organisations Older Organisations Third Age foundation Third Age is a national voluntary organisation celebrating the third age in life when people may no longer be in paid employment, but can remain healthy, fulfilled and continue to contribute to society. The longer that people are encouraged to remain in this life stage, the better for older people themselves, their families, communities and society as a whole.

Third Age, through a variety of local and national programmes, demonstrates the value of older people remaining engaged and contributing in their own community for as long as possible.

Third Age recognises and celebrates the fact that older people are a diverse group with different needs, abilities, backgrounds and experiences. Third Age responds dynamically, continually developing new responses as new needs emerge.

Programmes and services are designed so that members have a real say in their development, thus instilling a sense of ownership, responsibility and mutual support.

Given that older people are often marginalised, a policy and philosophy of social inclusion underpins all programmes. This extends to older people living in longstay residential care, Travellers, non-Irish nationals and through the generations.

Third Age plays a role in the championing of older people locally, nationally and internationally in an interconnecting range of initiatives, including the challenge of negative perceptions and the representation of older people at policy-making fora.

Contact: www.thirdagefoundation.ie

The Women's Health Council The Women’s Health Council is a statutory body set up in 1997 to advise the Minister for Health and Children on all aspects of women’s health. Its mission is to inform and influence the development of health policy to ensure the maximum health and social gain for women in Ireland.

The membership of the Women’s Health Council is representative of a wide range of expertise and interest in women’s health issues.

Contact: www.dohc.ie/about_us/divisions/whc.html

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THE IRISH NUTRITION & DIETETIC INSTITUTE (INDI) The Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute (INDI) is the professional organisation for clinical nutritionists/dietitians in Ireland. Founded in 1968, the Institute has grown steadily and it now represents clinical nutritionists/dietitians throughout Ireland as well as having members worldwide.

INDI members have extensive scientific background.

Dietitians apply knowledge of food, nutrition and other related disciplines such as biochemistry, physiology and social science to promote health, prevent disease and aid in the management of illness.

We aim to keep all our members and the general public updated with the most accurate information in relation to nutrition and dietetics.

This is achieved in a number of ways:  Continuing professional development  Newsletter  Fact sheets  Annual general meeting and annual study day

Contact: www.indi.ie

BORD BÍA Our mission is to drive through market insight and, in partnership with industry, the commercial success of a world class Irish food, drink and horticulture industry.

The role of Bord Bía, the Irish Food Board, is to act as a link between Irish food, drink and horticulture suppliers and existing and potential customers throughout the world. Our objective is to develop markets for Irish suppliers and to bring the taste of Irish food to more tables world-wide.

With its headquarters in Dublin, Bord BÍa has a network of overseas offices in Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, London, Madrid, Milan, Moscow, New York, Paris, Shanghai and Stockholm.

The history of Bord Bía 1 December 1994: Bord Bía/Irish Food Board was established by an act of the Irish parliament (the Dáil).It brought together the former CBF (Córas Beostoic agus Feola - the Irish Meat and Livestock Board) and the food promotion activities of An Bord Tráchtála/the Irish Trade Board, now part of Enterprise Ireland.

1 July 2004: Responsibility for the development of the horticultural industry in Ireland, which rested with the former Bord Glas, was integrated into Bord Bia. 1 June 2009: The responsibility for seafood promotion in domestic and international markets was transferred from BIM (Bord Íascaigh Mhara) to Bord Bía.

Contact: www.bordbia.ie

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support organisations Food & Nutrition food Safety authorIty of Ireland The FSAI takes all reasonable steps to ensure food meets the highest standards of food safety Our Role - Your Resource The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) was established under the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act, 1998. The Act was enacted in July 1998 and came into effect on 1st January 1999.

The principal function of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland is to take all reasonable steps to ensure that food produced, distributed or marketed in the State meets the highest standards of food safety and hygiene reasonably available and to ensure that food complies with legal requirements, or where appropriate with recognised codes of good practice.

The authority is a statutory, independent and sciencebased body, dedicated to protecting public health and consumer interests in the area of food safety and hygiene.

It comes under the aegis of the Minister for Health and currently has a board of ten. It also has a 15 member Scientific Committee that assists and advises the Board.

Therefore, decisions relating to food safety and hygiene take account of the latest and best scientific advice and information available.

Safefood Safefood is an all-island implementation body set up under the British-Irish Agreement with a general remit to promote awareness and knowledge of food safety and nutrition issues on the island of Ireland.

An outline of our activities include:  Promotion of food safety  Research into food safety  Communication of nutritional advice  Promotion of scientific co-operation and laboratory linkages  Provide independent scientific advice  Deliver consumer focused review.

contact: www.safefoodonline.ie

Key Functions of the Authority We have national responsibility for co-ordinating the enforcement of food safety legislation in Ireland.

The FSAI is responsible for:  Putting consumer interests first and foremost  Providing advice to Ministers, regulators, the food industry and consumers on food safety issues  Ensuring the co-ordinated and seamless delivery of food safety services to an agreed high standard by the various state agencies involved  Ensuring that food complies with legal requirements, or where appropriate, with recognised codes of good practice  Working with the food industry to gain their commitment in the production of safe food  Setting food standards based on sound science and risk assessment  Risk management in association with frontline agencies and the food sector, and communicating risks to consumers, public health professionals and the food industry.

contact: www.fsai.ie

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support organisations Food & Nutrition bodywhyS – the eatInG dISorder aSSocIatIon of Ireland Vision & Ethos: Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders.

Vision: Our vision is that people affected by eating disorders will have their needs met through the provision of appropriate, integrated, quality services being delivered by a range of statutory, private and voluntary agencies.

Mission: Our mission is to ensure support, awareness and understanding of eating disorders amongst the wider community as well as advocating for the rights and healthcare needs of people affected by eating disorders.

Ethos: Bodywhys is committed to the belief that people with eating disorders can and do recover. As such, the organisation strives to empower people affected by eating disorders to access information, support and treatment.

Bodywhys also works with people affected by eating disorders to advocate for the provision of better treatment services for people with eating disorders in Ireland, using the International human right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health as its basis for action.

As part of its advocacy work, Bodywhys aims to further develop both existing and new partnerships and collaborative projects with relevant agencies, organisations and stakeholders. Bodywhys continues tor recognise and appreciate the central and fundamental role that volunteers play in the organisation. Every year, Bodywhys recruits and trains new volunteers to work across our support services.

Bodywhys is adamant that people with eating disorders should not be discriminated against or stigmitised. An eating disorder should not inhibit any individuals’ right of access to equal opportunities available to all members of society.

contact: www.bodywhys.ie

food dudeS What is the Food Dudes Programme?

Food Dudes is a programme developed by the University of Wales, Bangor, to encourage children to eat more fruit and vegetables both in school and at home. It is based on positive role models (the Food Dudes characters), repeated tasting and rewards. In large-scale studies in schools in England and Wales and pilot studies in schools in Ireland, the programme has been shown to be effective and results long-lasting across the primary age range, regardless of gender, school size, geographic and socio-economic factors. It is ultimately designed to enable children to enjoy eating healthy diets, and to create a healthy eating culture within schools.

Thanks to the provision of translation services by An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta & Gaelscolaíochta, the Food Dudes materials are also available in Irish.

The Food Dudes are four young super-heroes: Charlie, Tom, Raz and Rocco. By eating their favourite fruit or vegetables, the Food Dudes gain special powers which enable them to save the world and the Life Force from a gang of baddies: The Junk Punks. General Junk and his side-kicks, Miss Demeanour and Master Disaster, are trying to drain the energy of the world by depriving it of nutritious fruit and veg. With their special powers, given to them by carrots, tomatoes, raspberries and broccoli, the Food Dudes feed the Life Force and foil the Junk Punks.

There are two main phases to the programme: Phase 1 is an intensive intervention which lasts 16 days.

During this time, children are given fruit and vegetables while they are read a letter and/or watch a specially designed video of the Food Dudes. These super-heroes save the life force from a gang of baddies whose objective is to take away the energy of the world by depriving it of nutritious fruit and veg. Each day the children are rewarded with small prizes for successfully eating the fruit and veg.

This phase is primarily school based, although children keep a diary of fruit and veg they have eaten at home.

Phase 2 extends the home element of the Food Dudes Programme by encouraging the children to bring their own fruit and veg to school everyday in special Food Dudes containers. Classroom wall charts are used to record progress, and children receive Food Dudes certificates and further rewards upon reaching goals. This phase maintains fruit and veg consumption in the longer term.

contact: www.fooddudes.ie

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A REVIEW OF PLANT STEROLS AND THE CLINICAL EVIDENCE SUPPORTING THE ROLE IN MANAGING RAISED CHOLESTEROL The World Health Organisation has estimated that 80% of coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke cases could be prevented by implementing positive diet and lifestyle changes.1 Such changes include the uptake of a healthier diet, increasing physical activity and cessation of smoking. 1

cholesterol, without affecting HDL cholesterol or triglyceride levels.4 The clinical evidence supporting the use of plant sterols

Elevated LDL cholesterol is widely accepted as one of the key modifiable risk factors associated with CHD. 2

The use of plant sterols to lower cholesterol has been studied extensively since the 1950s, and has been reviewed by independent experts and international regulatory authorities.567

Patients should therefore understand the relevance of disease prevention and the contribution they can make towards lowering their LDL cholesterol by diet and lifestyle changes. Amongst such changes, the use of plant sterols has been shown to complement the positive effects of a healthy diet. They may also be used as an adjunct to statins, offering additional cholesterol lowering benefits.

To date, over 45 clinical studies have clinically proven that the plant sterols in Flora pro.activ foods significantly lower cholesterol.8 1.5-2.4g of plant sterols can lower LDL cholesterol by 7-10% in 2-3 weeks. The optimal intake of plant sterols is 2.0-2.5g per day (see Figure 1)9 and need to be consumed every day for continued cholesterol lowering effect.** The efficacy and safety of the long-term consumption of spreads containing plant sterols has also been studied, demonstrating that plant sterol-enriched foods are an effective way to lower blood cholesterol concentrations and are safe to use over a longer period of time.9 10 Plant sterols are a useful adjunct to statins, offering additional LDL cholesterol lowering benefits

Plant sterols are a natural component of the human diet and have a chemical structure similar to cholesterol. They are found in plant-based foods such as vegetable oils, nuts, grains, leafy vegetables and fruit, but in very small quantities much below the recommended daily intake for cholesterol lowering effects. The average daily intake of plant sterols is 150-400mg per day. International guidelines recommend 2g/d for significant blood cholesterol lowering.3 Plant sterols act by competing with and displacing cholesterol from mixed micelles, reducing cholesterol absorption and therefore serum LDL

Figure 1: The effect of plant sterols on LDL-cholesterol levels8

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Plant sterols: what are they and how can they help to lower cholesterol?

A meta-analysis by Scholle et al. Included 8 studies with phytosterol intakes ranging from 1.8 to 6.0g/ day, incorporated mainly in margarines and spreads, and consumed along with statins during 4-14 weeks. The effect on LDL-cholesterol was a relative decrease of 8.4% for an average baseline LDL-cholesterol of 4.1 mmol/L. The LDL-cholesterollowering effect is similar to that found in metaanalyses that included mainly studies with subjects not receiving statin therapy.

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Incorporating plant sterols into a daily diet – The Flora pro.activ range International guidelines recommend incorporating specific foods with cholesterol-lowering benefits such as plant sterols found in Flora pro.activ into a daily dietary routine. 3 4 14 Three servings from a combination of the Flora pro.activ range, which includes spreads or one serving of the mini health drink consumed with food, provide patients with a convenient way of consuming the optimal intake of 2.0-2.5g of plant sterols per day to reduce their cholesterol. No other food lowers cholesterol more.

For continued cholesterol-lowering benefits, it is recommended that plant sterol-enriched foods are consumes on a daily basis as the cholesterol lowering benefits are lost if they are not eaten every day.

The evidence provided by over 45 clinical studies demonstrates that the consumption of plant sterols results in the lowering of total blood cholesterol as well as LDL cholesterol level – these effects are additive to a healthy diet and statin therapy.10 It can therefore be concluded that introducing plant sterols, alongside a healthy diet and lifestyle, results in a significant overall improvement in the blood lipid profile of patients who are at risk of CHD. * Plant sterols have been shown to lower blood cholesterol. Consuming 1.5-2.4g of plant sterols per day can lower cholesterol by 7-10% in 2-3 weeks when consumed as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle

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**If you are already taking medication to lower your cholesterol; talk to/consult your doctor before using Flora pro.activ

For more information on plant sterol efficacy or patient literature, please visit: www.flora-professional.ie.

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13. Roberts, W.C. (1997). The rule of 5 and the rule of 7 in lipid-lowering by statin drugs. American Journal of Cardiology 80: 106-107 14. Grundy SM at al. Circulation 2004; 110: 227-239 15. Consumption of 1.5-2.4g of plant sterols daily can produce a cholesterol lowering effect of 7-10%.

16. High cholesterol is a risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease. As heart disease has multiple risk factors you may need to improve more than one risk factor to reduce your overall risk.

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Health Promotion

ASH IRELAND ASH Ireland is focused on reducing the impact of tobacco use in Irish society. Approximately 5,500 Irish citizens die each year from the effects of tobacco related disease – and ASH Ireland is determined to:  Reduce this staggering statistic. The organisation uses its independence to focus on the issue and ensures it is never compromised  ASH Ireland will enter into partnership with other organisations when this supports its objectives. It will not hesitate to highlight, criticise and advocate on tobacco issues – when this is warranted. If tobacco products were introduced on the market today they would be banned by every country on the planet. This motivates ASH Ireland and similar organisations to strive towards a tobacco free society.

Contact: www.ash.ie

Cul4kidz Cúl4kidz is the official GAA magazine for boys and girls and is free with the Irish Times throughout the year.

Cúl4kidz brings Gaelic Games to life in a fun and informative way within the classroom. Aimed specifically at primary school children, Cúl4kidz is an exciting magazine packed with GAA action, posters, interviews, quizzes, competitions and games. Through the pages of Cúl4kidz, boys and girls can find out more about the GAA, its star players, its history, get tips from the stars of Gaelic Games and take part in cool competitions.

Contact: http://www.gaa.ie/youth-zone/cul4kidz

HealthPromotion.ie Huge HSE backed website answering your questions and offering advice on many aspects of health, including Smoking, Alcohol, Breastfeeding, Young People, Mental Health, Drugs and Sexual Health.

Contact: www.healthpromotion.ie

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Independent Living

ENABLE IRELAND Enable Ireland provides free services to children and adults with disabilities and their families from 40 locations in 14 counties. Covering childhood to adulthood, our expert teams work with the individual and their family on a plan for each life stage.

Our services for children and their families cover all aspects of a child's physical, educational, and social development from early infancy through adolescence.

For adults we offer a range of services covering personal development, independent living, supported employment, social and leisure activities.

The demand for our services continues to increase throughout Ireland. We have set ourselves the challenging goal of meeting these needs by providing a full range of high quality services, and expanding into local communities.

Our Mission Enable Ireland’s mission is to work in partnership with those who use our services to achieve maximum independence, choice and inclusion in their communities.

Background Enable Ireland was founded in 1948 as Cerebral Palsy Ireland. The founder, Dr. Robert Collis, used a £100 donation from the Marrowbone Fund to establish an assessment clinic for children with disability. The first clinics were held weekly in the National Children’s Hospital. Initially, assessment and treatment services were provides on a voluntary basis.

The National Association of Cerebral Palsy was established in 1951 and worked in partnership with the state (through county councils, regional health boards and the Department of Education) to provide a range of services for

children with physical disabilities and their families.

That same year a clinical service commenced in Bray, Co Wicklow and a similar service began in Cork in 1954.

During the 1980’s, parents, friends and families of children requiring services established a branch network throughout Ireland to meet the need for local assessment and treatment.

These volunteers fulfilled demanding roles as advocates and fundraisers. They provided the impetus for the substantial growth of Enable Ireland. Partnerships with families have grown into strong working relationships and provide a crucial framework to plan, fund and deliver services.

By the 1980s, Enable Ireland had also established an innovative fundraising strategy. A chain of profitable retail shops was set up to supplement the running costs and build a capital fund to boost State provisions. The profits generated have enhanced Enable Ireland’s capacity to work in partnership with the State in the expansion of services and facilities.

Contact: www.enableireland.ie

ASSIST IRELAND This website is provided by the Citizens Information Board.

It contains information on assistive technology and a directory of products available from suppliers for people with disabilities and older people.

Contact: www.assitireland.ie

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support organisations Independent Living NATIONAL DISABILITY AUTHORITY The National Disability Authority is the independent state body providing expert advice on disability policy and practice to the Minister, and promoting universal design in Ireland.

The National Disability Authority’s mandate is set out in the National Disability Authority Act 1999 and the Disability Act 2005, and in summary is:  To provide policy advice to Government and public bodies  To undertake, commission and collaborate in disability research and assist in the development of statistical information  To advise on standards and guidelines in services to people with disabilities  To develop standards, education and promote awareness of universal design  The National Disability Authority's work guides on policies, practice, and technical standards that address the challenges to full inclusion of people with disabilities in Irish society, across a wide range of areas such as employment, housing, support services, transport, information technology and the built environment.  The statutory Centre of Excellence in Universal Design is an integral part of the National Disability Authority. It promotes the design of places; products; services; and information and communications technology; that can be accessed, used and understood in a natural way by people regardless of age, size, ability or disability.

Our vision Our vision is of an inclusive Irish society in which people with disabilities enjoy equal rights and opportunities to participate in the economic, social and cultural life of the nation, and of an environment which is accessible to all.

IRISH HEART FOUNDATION What is the Irish Heart Foundation?

The Irish Heart Foundation is the national charity fighting stroke and heart disease, funded up to 90 per cent by public and corporate donations.

Our Vision Our vision is that every person living in Ireland will live a long, active and healthy life free from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease.

Our Mission Our mission is to lead in improving the cardiovascular health of people living in Ireland so they do not experience disability or die from preventable heart, stroke and other blood vessel diseases.

What Does the Irish Heart Foundation Do? The Irish Heart Foundation:  Provides information on heart health to the public and media  Supports patients in managing heart disease and stroke  Provides heart health programmes in schools and workplaces  Co-ordinates the training of medics and the public in emergency lifesaving skills (CPR)  Supports research, education and development in the medical profession  Advocates better patient treatment and services.

Contact: www.irishheart.ie

Contact: www.nda.ie

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support organisations Independent Living THE EUROPEAN HEART NETWORK (EHN) The European Heart Network (EHN) is a Brusselsbased alliance of heart foundations and likeminded nongovernmental organisations throughout Europe, with member organisations in 24 countries.

The EHN plays a leading role in the prevention and reduction of cardiovascular diseases, in particular heart disease and stroke, through advocacy, networking, education and patient support, so that they are no longer a major cause of premature death and disability throughout Europe.

To achieve its aim, EHN dedicates itself to:  influencing European policy makers in favour of a hearthealthy lifestyle  creating and nurturing ties between organisations concerned with heart health promotion and cardiovascular disease prevention  gathering and disseminating information relevant to heart health promotion and cardiovascular disease prevention;  strengthening our membership capacity HN works through expert groups on specific concerns, E including:  nutrition for a healthy heart  tobacco policy and discouraging smoking  occupational health and psycho-social factors  physical activity as a natural part of daily life Through its membership of the World Heart Federation, EHN is also active in the creation of a wider international heart network whose aim is to advance the cause of cardiovascular health promotion worldwide.

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CROI Croí is a registered Irish heart and stroke charity committed to reducing the impact of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) on families in the west of Ireland. The charity is totally funded from voluntary contributions, philanthropy, fundraising events and public support.

Since it’s inception in 1985, public support has been outstanding and several million euro has been raised to help improve cardiac care in the west of Ireland.

Our Mission is to reduce the impact of heart disease & stroke on families living in the west of Ireland.

Our Aim is to play a leading role in ensuring that the people of the west of Ireland receive the highest attainable level of cardiovascular healthcare, to the best international standards.

Croí pursues this aim by supporting and developing initiatives across all areas of cardiac care, including inhospital patient care, interventional cardiology, heart failure and other sub-specialities, cardiac surgery, patient care in the community, family support, disease prevention, cardiovascular research and community and professional education.

Our current focus is very much community based, where are contributing to the fight against heart disease through innovative approaches to education, heart health promotion, lifestyle & behaviour change, research and the development of cardiac services and facilities.

Contact: www.croi.ie

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THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Our Mission  To build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.  That single purpose drives all we do.  The need for our work is beyond question.

Contact: www.americanheart.org

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Intercultural Health

Spiritan Asylum Services Initiative (SPIRASI) SPIRASI is a humanitarian, intercultural, non-governmental organisation that works with asylum seekers, refugees and other disadvantaged migrant groups, with special concern for survivors of torture. In partnership with others, SPIRASI enables access to specialist services to promote the wellbeing of the human person, and encourages self-reliance and integration into Ireland.

What we do SPIRASI aims to protect, rehabilitate and integrate survivors of torture and other vulnerable people. Our team of medical doctors, psychologists, therapists and psychosocial workers aid survivors of torture in their rehabilitation.

SPIRASI works to integrate migrants into Irish society by providing English and IT classes and other activities.

Beginning: In the late 1990s, the number of asylum seekers in Ireland was growing rapidly but there was a lack of administrative or legislative preparedness. Little was known about their needs and there was limited statutory or voluntary provision of support services. A needs assessment study commissioned by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) identified the following priorities:  Resource materials on rights and entitlements of new arrivals  Independent medical and psychosocial support for vulnerable torture survivors  Provision of support services, including trained interpreters  English language and IT training to enable integration  Public awareness education and promotion of interculturalism

The response was to establish a non-profit organisation, Spiritan Asylum Services Initiative (SPIRASI), to work for the benefit and welfare of refugees and asylum seekers, especially in Ireland. SPIRASI was established in 1999 under the trusteeship of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.

Areas of work SPIRASI aims to protect, rehabilitate and integrate survivors of torture and other vulnerable people. Our team of medical doctors, psychologists, therapists and psychosocial workers aid survivors of torture in their rehabilitation.

SPIRASI works to integrate migrants into Irish society by providing English and IT classes and other activities.

Contact: www.spirasi.ie

PAVEE POINT Pavee Point is a voluntary, or non-governmental, organisation committed to the attainment of human rights for Irish Travellers. The group is comprised of Travellers and members of the majority population working together in partnership to address the needs of Travellers as a minority group experiencing exclusion and marginalisation.

The aim of Pavee Point is to contribute to improvement in the quality of life and living circumstances of Irish Travellers, through working for social justice, solidarity, socioeconomic development and human rights.

The work of Pavee Point is based on two key premises: Real improvement in Travellers’ living circumstances and social situation requires the active involvement of Travellers themselves.

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support organisations Intercultural Health Non-Travellers have a responsibility to address the various process which serve to exclude Travellers from participating as equals in society.

Contact: www.paveepoint.ie

AMNESTY International Amnesty International Ireland is the country’s largest human rights organisation with over 15,000 members and supporters. We are part of a global movement of more than 3.2 million people working in more than 150 countries around the world.

We are independent of any political ideology, economic interest or religion. We do not support or oppose any government or political system. Our sole concern is the protection of the fundamental human rights guaranteed to each one of us by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Amnesty International Ireland takes part in a number of global campaigns:  Forced evictions;  Human rights in the Middle East and North Africa;  Abolish the death penalty;  End female genital mutilation in Europe.

Ireland In Ireland we campaign on the right to mental health, for the rights of (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) people, and to educate and involve young people in human rights campaigning.

We campaign for the right to mental health in Ireland, where we focus on using the human rights framework to demand action from government. We campaign for a social approach in response to mental health that is focused on people’s rights, in particular the right to live a full life in the community and the right to choice in treatment.

Our LGBT Discrimination Group focuses its work on engaging with human rights issues which particularly relate to LGBT people, in Ireland and around the world. It does so by meeting regularly with members of the LGBT community in Ireland, and utilises a human rights based approach to ending discrimination.

We have Amnesty International groups in hundreds of schools, colleges and universities across Ireland. School and youth groups organise their own campaigns on behalf of prisoners of conscience, and play their part in our global and domestic work.

Contact: www.amnesty.ie

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Cavan Hospitals Cavan General Hospital.........049 4376000 Lisdarn, Cavan St Felim’s Hospital...................049 4331900

Directory Cathedral Road, Cavan Health Centres Health Centres in Cavan and Monaghan Bailieborough............................042 9665991 Ballybay.........................................042 9741157 Ballinagh......................................049 4337217 Ballyconnell...............................049 9525510 Ballyhaise................................... 049 4338132 Ballyjamesduff.........................049 8544386 Belturbet....................................049 9522288 Carrickmacross........................ .042 9661597 Castleblayney............................042 9740462 Clones................................................047 51207 Clontibret.........................................047 80884 Cootehill......................................049 5552331 Gowna........................................043 6683254 Killashandra............................... 049 4334767 Kilnaleck....................................049 4336494 Kingscourt.................................. 042 9667786 Lisdaran...................................... 049 4361822 Scotstown....................................... 047 89657 Shercock...................................042 9669208 Smithboro........................................047 57438 Stradone.................................... 049 4330722 Swanlinbar..................................049 9521574 Tullyvara........................................ 042 9743116 Health Centres in Sligo/Leitrim & West Cavan Aclare............................................. 071 9181282 Ballinafad, Public Health Nurse......................... .......................................................087 2488180 Ballinaglera...................................071 9643411 Ballinamore................................ 071 9644353 Ballymote......................................071 9183104 Blacklion.......................................071 9853218 Carrick-on-Shannon...............071 9650300 Carrigallen..................................049 4339797 Castlebaldwin.............................087 2488180 Cliffoney.........................................071 9166160 Cloghan........................................ 074 9133031 Collooney.....................................071 9130662 Coolaney.......................................071 9167547 Curry............................................094 9254748 Dromahair.....................................071 9164215 Dromod.......................................071 9658702 Dromore West...............................096 47095 Dowra............................................071 9643125 Drumkeeran............................... 071 9648043 Drumshanbo.................................071 9641105 Drumcliffe/Grange....................... 071 9173011 Easkey............................................. 096 49022 Enniscrone..................................... 096 36292 Geevagh....................................... 071 9647103 Glenfarne.................................... 071 9853229 Glengevlin...................................071 9643078 Gurteen.......................................... 071 9182817 Kiltyclogher..................................071 9854071

Kinlough...................................... 071 9843013 Manorhamilton........................... 071 9855788 Mohil............................................. 071 9631900 Newtowngore......................... 049 4339009 Riverstown....................................071 9165182 Skreen...........................................071 9166634 Tubbercurry.................................. 071 9185967 Citizen Information Centre Cavan CIC....049 4332641/1800 494 949 Social Welfare Services Office Bailieborough...........................042 9666089 Cavan..........................................049 4331909 Opticians Ian G McLeish........................... 042 9698841 I & V McLeish Optometrists, Church Street, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan Gerardine Sheehan..................049 4331722 Gerardine Sheehan Optometrist, 99 Main St., Cavan Town Paul Connolly...........................049 4332635 Paul J Connolly Optometrist, 77 Main St., Cavan Town Elaine Gohery.......................... 049 4365200 25 Bridge St., Cavan County Council Cavan County Council............ 049 4331799 Go For Life Centre Colm Casey (HSE)..................049 4360401 Nadine Crotty (Local Sports Partnership)...............................049 4378582 Nursing Homes Castlemanor Nursing Home...049 4327100 Billis, Drumalee Esker Lodge Nursing Home....049 4375090 Esker Place, Cathedral Road Sheelin Nursing Home...........049 8540414 Tonagh, Mount Nugent St. Joseph’s Nursing Home.. 049 8547012 Lurgen Glebe, Virginia

Clare Hospitals Cahercalla Private Community Hospital & Hospice................................. 065 6822322 Cahercalla, Ennis Ennis General Hospital...........065 6863100 Ennis Ennistymon District Hospital...065 7071622 Lahinch Road, Ennistymon Raheen Community Hospital....061 923007 Raheen St Joseph’s Hospital..............065 6863800 Ennis

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St Patrick’s Hospital.................. 021 4501201 Wellington Road Youghal Community Hospital.....024 92106 Youghal

Cork Hospitals Bandon Community Hospital.... 023 41403 Bandon Bantry General Hospital...............027 50133 Bantry Bon Secours Hospital............ 021 4542807 College Road, Cork Castletownbere Community Hospital...........................................027 70004 Castletownbere, Beara Clonakilty Community Hospital Mount Carmel..........................023 8833205 Clonakilty Cork University Hospital........021 4546400 Wilton Fermoy Community Hospital....... 025 31300 Tallow Road, Fermoy Heatherside Hospital....................022 24377 Buttevant Kanturk Community Hospital..... 029 50024 Kanturk Kinsale Community Hospital...021 4772202 Kinsale Macroom Community Hospital... 026 41002 Macroom Mallow General Hospital...............022 21251 Mallow Mercy Hospital............................. 021 4271971 Grenville Place Midleton Community Hospital....021 4631516 Midleton Millstreet Community Hospital... 029 70003 Millstreet Mount Alvernia Hospital.............. 022 21405 Mallow Our Lady’s Hospital................... 021 4541901 Lee Road, Shanakiel Schull Community Hospital.........028 28120 Colla Road, Schull Shanakiel Hospital................... 021 4305037 Sundays Well, Cork Skibbereen Community Hospital................... .............................................................028 21677 South Infirmary – Victoria Hospital.......................................021 4926100 Old Blackrock Road, Cork St Finbarr’s Hospital................021 4966555 Douglas Road, Cork St Joseph’s Hospital Mount Desert.......................................... 021 4541566 Lee Road, Cork City St Mary’s Orthopaedic Hospital..................... ......................................................021 4303264 Gurranebraher

Citizens Information Centres Bantry CIC........................................027 52100 Blackpool CIC........................... 021 4559807 Blackrock CIC........................... 021 4358352 Carrigaline CIC........................... 021 4376793 Cobh CIC.................................... .021 4814422 Citizens Information Phone Service ............. 0761 07 4000/Lo-Call:1890 777121 Cork City Centre CIC.................021 4277377 Citizens Information Centres Hollyhill/Knocknaheeny CIC..021 4302301 Mayfield CIC............................. 021 4508300 Dunmanway CIC....................... 023 8856812 Fermoy CIC....................................... 025 32711 Macroom CIC.................................. 026 42179 Mallow CIC.......................................022 20162 Millstreet CIC Outreach.............. 029 30886 Mitchelstown CIC......................... 025 84600 Youghal CIC................................... 024 90902 Social Protection Offices Bandon..................................... 023 8820200 Bantry...............................................027 20820 Bantry.............................................. 027 20800 Clonakilty..................................... 023 8821210 Cobh.............................................021 4908010 Cork City.....................................021 4806800 Dunmanway................................... 023 45250 Fermoy............................................. 025 49010 Kinsale..........................................021 4702910 Macroom.......................................... 026 20110 Mallow............................................ .022 30934 Midleton....................................... 021 4621200 Newmarket.......................................029 22110 Skibbereen....................................028 40300 Youghal........................................... 024 25020 Health Centres Health Centres in North Cork Ballydesmond Community Welfare Officer................................064 51144 Buttevant, Public Health Nurse....022 23388 Charleville Community Welfare Officer................................063 81618 Charleville Public Health Nurse PHN......................................063 21024 Family Resource Centre Doneraile, Public Health Nurse.022 24442 Fermoy Community Welfare Officer............................................. 025 32405 Fermoy, Public Health Nurse PHN.................. ........................................................... 025 49779

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Directory Officer.............................................. 026 20651 Kilmurray.......................................021 7336122 Macroom........................................ 026 20650 Mayfield Old Youghal Road, Community Welfare Officer...........................021 4501578 Mayfield......................................021 4504886 Mayfield Old Boys School, Community Welfare Officer.......................... 021 4505913 Mayfield Old Boys School Rents Office............................... 021 4505157 Midleton....................................... 021 4631436 Midleton Community Welfare Officer............................................021 4631163 Riverstown Community Welfare Officer.......................................... 021 4821055 Riverstown Public Health Nurse...................... ...................................................... 021 4822307 Rylane Community Welfare Officer.............................................. 026 20651 St. Mary’s Orthopaedic........... 021 4301076 St. Mary’s Orthopaedic Community Welfare Officer.........................021 4395630 Youghal Catherine St....................024 92727 Health Centres in Cork South Lee Ballincollig...................................021 4872626 Ballinspittle...................................021 4778219 Ballintemple.................................... 021 495511 Ballyphehane............................. 021 4921880 Bandon....................................... 023 8842140 Carrigaline...................................021 4372535 Crosshaven................................. 021 4831062 Health Centres in Cork South Lee Douglas....................................... 021 4893581 Kinsale..........................................021 4772407 Mahon...........................................021 4357014 Passage West............................ 021 4841628 Shanbally.....................................021 4378288 Viaduct......................................... 021 4341208 Health Centres In West Cork Bantry Marino St............................027 55150 Bantry Community Welfare Officer..........027 50538 Bere Island......................................027 75003 Cape Clear Nurse Res................. 028 39109 Castletownbere Public Health Nurse................................................ 027 70353 Castletownbere Community Welfare Officer.............................................. 027 70628 Clonakilty....................................023 8832764 Clonakilty Community Welfare Officer........................................023 8833409 Health Centres in West Cork Dunmanway...............................023 8855410 Dunmanway Community Welfare Officer........................................ 023 8845682

Eyeries................................................027 74374 Goleen..............................................028 35148 Leap................................................. 028 33255 Schull................................................028 28688 Skibbereen, Coolnagarrane......028 40400 Skibbereen Community Welfare Officer............................................... 028 21047 Opticians John Thornhill..................................022 25163 Thornhill Opticians Medical Hall, Main St., Kildorrery Thomas C Thornhill...................... 025 85494 Thornhill Opticians, George’s St., Mitchelstown Sue Ellen Doherty............................ 024 91118 Súil Eile Optometrists, 125 North Main St., Youghal Fiona M. Leahy........................... 021 4892011 Leahy Opticians, 3 Douglas Village, Douglas Deirdre Wyley............................ 021 4613048 Wyley-McGrath Opticians, 7 Connolly St., Midleton Orlagh Burke Opticians...........021 4878500 6 Tús Abhaile, Time Sq., Ballincollig Jill Farrell......................................... 022 70505 Close Cottage, Castletownroche, Mallow John E Daly................................. .021 4277911 Daly Optical Co. Ltd., 77 Oliver Plunkett St., Cork City Siobhán Corkery............................063 81933 Siobhán Corkery Opticians, Main St., Charleville Frank Kennedy........................... 021 4773595 Kennedy’s Opticians, Pearse St., Kinsale Arlene M. McCabe....................021 4377985 Blackberry Lodge, Ballyorban, Monkstown, Co. Cork Pauline O’Mahony..........................023 44165 Pauline O’Mahony FAOI Optometrist, 7 Birch Vale, Kilbrittain Rd., Bandon Mary Kenneally............................. 028 40652 Kenneally Opticians, Off Townsend St., Skibbereen Mary O’Connor......................... 021 4397399 O’Connor Poole Opticians, Unit 5 More Miles Retail Centre, Red Forge Rd, Blackpool, Cork City Aisling O’Connor...................... 021 4634452 Aisling O’Connor Opticians, 1 Roxboro Mews, Main St., Midleton John Forristal............................ 023 8835488 Forristal Opticians Ltd., 1 College Rd., Clonakilty T.L. Egan..................................... 021 4277655 T. L. Egan & Co. Ltd., Optometrists, 5-6 Lavitts Quay, Cork City Leonie Lyons.................................021 4501811

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Nursing Homes Ardsley Nursing Home, Farran.... 021 7331163 Beaumont Residential Care Ltd....................................... 021 4292195 Woodvale Road, Beaumont Bishopscourt Residential...... 021 4885833 Care Ltd., Liskillea, Waterfall Blair’s Hill Nursing Home.......021 4304229 Blair’s Hill, Sunday’s Well Blarney Nursing & Retirement Home.............................................021 4381631 Killowen, Blarney Bridhaven Nursing Home.......... 022 22205 Spa Glen, Mallow Brookfield Care Centre.............021 4642112 Leamlara, Carrigtwohill Cahereen Care Centre................. 026 41280 Condrum, Macroom Care Choice Ballynoe.............021 4300534 White’s Cross Care Choice Macroom............... 026 42366 (formely Aras Aoibhinn), Gurteenroe, Macroom Care Choice Montenotte..........021 4861777 Middle Glanmire Road, Montenotte Cramers Court Nursing Home....021 4770721 Belgooly Deerpark House...............................027 52711 Seafield, Bantry Douglas Nursing Home.......... 021 4364264 Moneygourney, Douglas Fairfield Nursing Home..................028 31881 Quarry Road, Drimoleague Glendonagh Nursing Home.....021 4668327 Dungourney Grange Con Nursing Home.....021 4385479 Carraigrohane Haven Bay Care Centre...........021 4777328 Ballinacubby, Kinsale Maryborough Nursing Home... 021 4891586 Maryborough Hill, Douglas Norwood Grange Nursing Home...................... ........................................................ 021 4873291 Ballinora, Waterfall Oaklodge Nursing Home.......021 4646080 Churchtown South, Cloyne Padre Pio House Nursing Home....................

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Donegal Hospitals Carndonagh Community Hospital........................................074 9374164 Convent Road, Carndonagh Donegal Community Hospital....074 9721019 Ballybofey Road Dungloe Community Hospital......................... .......................................................074 9521044 Dungloe Killybegs Community Hospital........................ ...................................................... 074 9732044 Donegal Road, Killybegs Letterkenny General Hospital...074 9125888 Letterkenny Lifford Community Hospital.... 074 9141033 Lifford Sheil Hospital............................. 071 9851300 College Street, Ballyshannon St Joseph’s Hospital................. 074 9131038 Stranorlar The Medical Centre, Community

Hospital.......................................074 9521933 Dungloe Citizens Information Centres Ballyshannon CIC......................071 9851666 Buncrana CIC............................074 9363496 Carndonagh CIC........................ 074 9373741 Donegal Town CIC................... 074 9724460 Dungloe CIC...............................074 9561360 Letterkenny CIC.......................... 074 9194281 Milford CIC...................................074 9153901 Social Welfare Services Offices Ballybofey.................................. 074 9130490 Ballyshannon............................. 071 9822030 Buncrana....................................074 9320070 Donegal Town........................... 074 9740050 Dunfanaghy................................. 074 9136153 Dungloe.......................................074 9561030 Killybegs......................................... 074 9741011 Letterkenny.................................074 9160460 Health Centres in County Donegal Ardara Health Centre...............074 9541548 Ark Medical Centre.................... 074 9128180 Letterkenny Arranmore................................. 074 9520535 Ballyraine Park...........................074 9129393 Ballyshannon.............................. 071 9851600 Bunbeg....................................... 074 9532445 Buncrana Clinic....................... 074 9364600 Bundoran.....................................071 9841445 Carndonagh.................................074 9374251 Carrick......................................... 074 9739380 Castlefinn..................................... 074 9146163 Clonmany..................................... 074 9376173 Convoy...........................................074 9147277 Cresslough..................................074 9138058 Derrybeg....................................074 9532334 Doochary.....................................074 9546162 Dunfanaghy................................ 074 9136750 Dungloe........................................074 9561031 Dunkineely..................................074 9737283 Fahan.......................................... .074 9360277 Falcarragh..................................... 074 9135491 Glenties........................................074 9551330 Kilcar............................................ 074 9738069 Killybegs........................................074 9731148 Lifford............................................ 074 9141024 Manorcunningham.................... 074 9157230 Milford........................................... 074 9153144 Mountcharles............................. 074 9735100 Moville.........................................074 9382408 Muff.............................................. 074 9384067 Newtowncunningham.............. 074 9156328 Pettigo............................................071 9861521 Quigley’s Point..........................074 9383036 Ramelton...................................... 074 9151468 Raphoe........................................074 9145835

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Directory Harbour Lights Nursing Home........................ ......................................................074 9732020 Townasligo, Bruckless Hillcrest House Nursing Home....................... ....................................................... 074 9122342 Long Lane, Letterkenny St Eunan’s Private Nursing Home............................074 9103860 Ramelton Road, Letterkenny

Dublin Hospitals Adelaide, Meath and National Children’s Hospital......................................... 01 4142000 Tallaght, Dublin 24 Baggot Street Community Hospital...........................................01 6681577 18 Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 2 Beaumont Hospital...................01 8093000 Dublin 9 Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital......................................... 01 8140400 Finglas, Dublin 11 Cherry Orchard Hospital............01 6206377 Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 City of Dublin Skin and Cancer Hospital........................... 01 6766935 Hume Streeet, Dublin 2 Clonskeagh Hospital....................01 2697877 Clonskeagh, Dublin 6 Highfield Hospital........................01 8374444 Swords Road, Dublin 9 Incorporated Orthopaedic Hospital of Ireland........................ 01 8332521 Castle Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3 James Connolly Memorial Hospital.......................................... 01 8213844 Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 Leopardstown Park Hospital.. 01 2955055 Foxrock, Dublin 18 Mater Misericordiae University Hospital..........................................01 8301445 70 Eccles Street, Dublin 7 Mater Private Hospital...............01 8858888 Dublin 7 Mount Carmel Private Hospital... 01 4922211 Braemor Park, Churchtown, Dublin 4 National Rehabilitation Hospital...................... .......................................................... 01 2854777 Rochestown Avenue, Dunlaoghaire, Co Dublin Peamount Hospital..................... 01 6010300 Newcastle, Co Dublin Royal Hospital Donnybrook.... 01 4066600 Morehampton Road, Dublin 4 Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital................................. 01 6644600 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2 Simpsons Hospital.....................01 2984322

Ballinteer Road, Dundrum, Dublin 14 St Columcilles’s Hospital..........01 2825800 Loughlinstown, Co Dublin St Edmundsbury Hospital......... 01 6280221 Lucan, Co Dublin St James Hospital...................... 01 4103000 James Street, Dublin 8 St John of God Hospital.............. 01 2881781 Stillorgan, Co Dublin St Lukes’s Hospital.....................01 4065314 Rathgar, Dublin 6 St Mary’s Hospital and Residential School............................................01 8323056 Baldoyle, Dublin 13 St Michael’s Hospital..................01 2806901 Lower Georges Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin St Vincent’s Hospital.................01 8842400 Convent Avenue, Richmond Road, Fairview, Dublin 5 St Vincents University Hospital....................... ........................................................01 2094000 Elm Park, Dublin 4 Stewart’s Hospital......................01 6264444 Palmerstown, Dublin 20 Tallaght Regional Hospital........ 01 4142000 Tallaght, Dublin 24 Citizens Information Centres Balbriggan CIC.............................01 8412508 Dublin City Centre CIC.............. 01 8090633 Carmelite CIC................................01 4005971 Rathmines CIC Outreach Services.........................................01 4053760 Beaumont CIC................................ 01 8477118 KARE CIC......................................01 8058574 Milltown CIC...................................01 2196740 Rathmines CIC.............................01 4965558 Inchicore CIC................................ 01 4544720 Liberties CIC................................... 01 4735178 Ballymun Library CIC..................01 8165900 The Deaf Citizens CIC...............01 8300522 Ballyfermot CIC..............................01 6207181 Dublin North West CIS................ 01 8239151 Finglas CIC....................................01 8643326 Crumlin CIC...................................01 4546070 Blanchardstown CIC..................01 8220449 Dundrum CIC................................ 01 2960713 Northside CIC................................01 8674301 Northside CIC Darndale Resource Centre Outreach............................01 8674301 Clondalkin CIC.............................01 4579045 Tallaght CIC....................................01 4515887 Dun Laoghaire CIC.....................01 2844544 Lucan/Ballyowen Castle CIC.... 01 6217930 Malahide CIC................................ 01 8450627 Skerries CIC ................................01 8494443 Stillorgan CIC...............................01 2885629 Swords CIC...................................01 8406877

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D Officer, Coolock Health Centre....................... ......................................................... 01 8476033 Superintendent Community Welfare Officer, Kilbarrack Health Centre.................... ���������������������������������������������������������01 8399534 Health Centres in Dublin North Central Ballymun........................................01 8467000 Clontarf........................................... 01 8337109 East Wall........................................01 8363422 Killester............................................ 01 8313143 Millmount...................................... 01 8840920 Larkhill.............................................01 8373796 Marino............................................. 01 8333421 North Strand................................. 01 7072300 Summerhill.................................... 01 8765200 Health Centres in Dublin North West Ballygall Road, Finglas............. 01 8342003 Wellmount, Finglas.........................................01 8346119/6364/6575 Health Centres in Dublin North West Benburb Street................... 01 6774458/8131 Botanic Avenue............... 01 8378802/4698 Quarry Road...................... 01 8680762/0170 Corduff................................................01 8211131 Lisburn Street.............................. 01 8730969 Blakestown Road........................ 01 8210703 Roselawn, Castleknock.01 8212666/2064 Health Centres in Dublin South City Bride Street..................................01 4543344 Irishtown........................................01 6608629 Rathfarnham..................................01 4933431 Rathmines......................................01 4973547 South Earl Street..........................01 4158250 Terenure............................ 01 4904648/4148/ 9882/4597 Community Welfare Service.. 01 4904648/ 4148/9882/4597 Dolphin Barn House...................01 4732422 Health Centres in Dublin South East Baggot Street Community Hospital........................................ 01 6699300 Ballinteer Avenue.........................01 2164500 Donnybrook................................. 01 2698997 Dundrum.................01 2983116/3200/3698 Ballyogan Health Centre........... 01 2958997 Health Centres in Dublin South West Brookfield..................................... 01 4624299 Cashel Road................................. 01 4555227 Curlew Road..................... 01 4556422/6421 Killinarden, Tallaght.....................01 4626260 Mary Mercer Centre...................01 4585700 Millbrook Lawns..........................01 4275000 Old County Road......................... 01 4154700 Parnell Road............................... .01 4542300

Limekiln Lane............................... 01 4506179 Health Centres in Dublin West Ballyfermot.................................. 01 6264000 Ballyowen....................................... 01 6214388 Boot Road........................ 01 4592549/1558 Cherry Orchard........................... 01 6209500 Deansrath.......................................01 4573957 Inchicore................... 01 4531978/4700/4701 Lucan.............................................. 01 6281395 Palmerstown.................................01 6265588 Rathcoole...................................... 01 4589979 Rowlagh.........................................01 6754900 Health Centres in Dun Laoghaire Blackrock.............01 2882980/8423/5406 Cabinteely........................... 01 2896195/6197 Dalkey................................ 01 2859291/9233 Dún Laoghaire.............................01 2803335 Our Lady’s Clinic Patrick Street, (Dental/Social Work).................01 2808403 Loughlinstown.................. 01 2822122/2463 Sallynoggin....................... 01 2800786/6754 Shankill..........................................01 2820344 Stillorgan..........................................01 2172918 Opticians Thomas Carroll Opticians..........01 2986643 3 Pembroke Tce., Main St., Dundrum, Dublin 14 Fiona McKenna Opticians......... 01 8412928 19 Bridge St., Balbriggan, Co. Dublin Amelia Stein................................... 01 4751275 Stein Opticians, 4 Camden Market, Grantham St., Dublin 8 Eugene O’Reilly Optometrist... 01 6264897 75 Palmerstown Drive, Dublin 20 Helen O’Brien............................... 01 2780776 The Optical Shop, 9/11 Rock Hill, Blackrock, Co. Dublin Derville Pitcher.............................01 8404258 Eyeswise Opticians, 5 Castle S C, Swords, Co. Dublin Norma Judge..............................01 4005000 Spectacle Parade, 24 Stephen Street Lower, Dublin 2 James Tunney..............................01 8346599 Tunney Opticians, 4 Main St., Finglas, Dublin 11 Niall J. Murphy.............................. 01 8338682 Niall J Murphy Optometrist, Unit 1 Nolan’s S C, Vernon Ave, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Mairéad O’Leary Opticians........ 01 4970516 Unit 2 Swan Centre, Rathmines, Dublin 6 John N. Brophy............................ 01 8363361 Brophy Optometrists, Fairview, Dublin 3 John R Manuel Optometrist.....01 8305556 358 North Circular Road, Phibsboro, Dublin 7

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D John Quill....................................... 01 8312558 157A Killester Ave, Killester, Dublin 5 Kevin Prendergast......................01 4542852 Gilna’s Opticians, 31 Thomas St., Dublin 8 Ian Tighe........................................01 4548460 Vision Opticians, Head Office, 199 Crumlin Rd., Dublin 12 Dónal MacNally........................... 01 6769452 MacNally Opticians, Huguenot House, 35-38 St.Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 Henry Maude Optometrist........01 8331056 79 St. Lawrence Rd., Clontarf, Dublin 3 Kevin Blake Optometrist...........01 2803934 27 Elton Park, Sandycove, Co. Dublin Graham P. Day..............................01 2601866 Crystal Eyes Optometrists, Merrion SC, Merrion Rd., Dublin 4 Margaret Barrett Optician..........01 8384287 107C New Cabra Rd., Dublin 7 Leonard Costello..........................01 4921335 Costello Ophthalmic Opticians, Sundrive Rd., Kimmage, Dublin 12 Diarmuid Keane...........................01 2895499 Vision Opticians, Cornelscourt S C., Cornelscourt, Dublin 18 Joseph O’Sullivan...................... 01 8903040 Swords Eye Centre, The Plaza Centre, Swords, Co Dublin Margaret Boylan.....01 6269386/6232550 M M Boylan Opticians, 335 Ballyfermot Rd., Dublin 10 Bronwyn D. Headon...................01 8478302 Northside Eyecare, Northside S C., Coolock, Dublin 17 Mona B. McGarry.059 9131027/01 6686818 51 Anglesea Rd., Dublin 4 Mary Cunningham FAOI.............01 4593681 6 Castle Crescent, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 Joseph A. O’Connor...................01 2808841 O’Connor Opticians, Dun Laoghaire S C., Co. Dublin Michael Wyley................................01 6771334 Dixon Hempenstall, Opticians, 14 Suffolk St., Dublin 2 Patrick Moore...............................01 4652258 Patrick Moore Opticians, Ashleaf Centre, Crumlin, Dublin 12 Mary Eustace................................ 01 6760797 Eustace Opticians, 49 Adelaide Rd., Dublin 2 Alan Fitzpatrick............................01 4906575 Fitzpatrick Opticians, 96 Terenure Road East, Terenure, Dublin 6 P J McCartan Optometrist......... 01 6761279 133 Lower Baggot St., Dublin 2 P J. O’Brien..................................01 2893932 The Foxrock Optical Centre, Foxrock Village, Dublin 18 Neville Thom Opticians............. 01 4923272

Directory 151 Lr. Kimmage Rd., Dublin 6W Madeline O’Brien Optometrist.01 4758467 17A Redmond’s Hill, Aungier St., Dublin 2 D Mulvey Opticians Ltd.............01 4542306 179 Crumlin Rd., Dublin 12 Sally Cronan Optometrist..........01 8377566 118 Griffith Ave., Glasnevin, Dublin 9 Gary E. McGuire Optometrist...01 8321059 802 Howth Rd., Dublin 5 Gerard Brady Opticians............ 01 4758484 12 Upper Camden St., Dublin 2 Paul Gill Opticians....................... 01 2853227 2 St. Patrick’s Rd., Dalkey, Co. Dublin Jennifer Murphy Optometrist... 01 2888843 6 Rock Hill, Main St., Blackrock, Co. Dublin P J Connolly Opticians..............01 8323399 1 McKee Avenue, Finglas, Dublin 11 Mark P. Daly..................................01 8360664 Daly & Manning Opticians, 6 Upper Drumcondra Rd., Dublin 9 Alfred Vize Optometrist.............. 01 4507581 6 Cromwellsfort Rd., Walkinstown Cross, Dublin 12 Ciara A. O’Sullivan......................01 8483094 O’Sullivan Optical, Clare Hall S C., Malahide Rd., Dublin 17 Harold Eppel, Eppel Opticians.01 4507001 251 Crumlin Rd., Crumlin, Dublin 12 City & County Councils Dublin City Council......................01 6722222 Dun Laoghaire Rathdown........01 2054700 Fingal County Council............... 01 8905650 South Dublin County Council.. 01 4149000 Go For Life Centres Fingal – Marion Brown (Local Sports Partnership)..................................01 8906256 North Dublin – Ailis Brosnan (HSE).............................................01 8823402 South East Dublin – Martina O’Hanlon (HSE)..............................................01 2014296 South Dublin – Caroline Peppard (HSE).............................................. 01 4632813 Nursing Homes Aclare House Nursing Home....01 2801345 4/5 Tivoli Terrace South, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Altadore Nursing Home............ 01 2842233 Upper Glenageary Road, Glenageary, Co. Dublin Annabeg House........................... 01 2720201 Meadowcourt, Ballybrack Co. Dublin Ashbury Nursing Home.............. 01 2841266 (The Grange/ Gascoigne) Kill of the Grange, Blackrock, Co. Dublin Ashford House Nursing Home.01 2809877 6 Tivoli Terrace East, Dun Laoghaire,

Co. Dublin Beechtree Nursing Home........01 8433634 Oldtown, Co. Dublin Belmont House Nursing Home...................... ......................................................... 01 2784393 Galloping Green, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin Brymore House........................... 01 8326244 Howth, Co. Dublin Carysfort Nursing Home........... 01 2850780 7 Arkendale Road, Glenageary, Co. Dublin Dalkey Lodge Nursing Home... 01 2851486 Ardbrugh Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin Fingal House Nursing Home....01 8401545 Spiddal Hill, Seatown West, Swords, Co. Dublin Griffeen Valley Nursing Home..01 6249736 Esker, Lucan, Co. Dublin Hamilton Park Care Facility....... 01 6903190 Balrothery, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin Harvey Group – Harvey Nursing & Convalescent Home.................. 01 4907764 Glenageary, Co. Dublin Harvey Group – Riverside Nursing Home..............................01 8408329 Toberburr Road, St. Margarets, Co. Dublin Howth Hill Lodge Nursing Home...................... ..........................................................01 8391440 Thormanby Road, Howth, Co. Dublin Lisheen Nursing Home.............01 4589426 Stoney Lane, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin Lucan Lodge Nursing Home....01 6100895 Ardeevin Drive, Lucan, Co. Dublin Manor Care (International) Ltd...01 2806168 Glenageary Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Manor Care (International) Ltd... 01 2824874 Beechfield Manor, Shankill, Co. Dublin Marymount Care Centre........... 01 8204500 Westmanstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin Mowlam – Rush Nursing Home....................... ......................................................... 01 8709684 Kenure, Skerries Road, Rush, Co. Dublin Mowlam – Swords Nursing Home............................................ 01 8900089 Mt. Ambrose, Swords, Co. Dublin Newpark Care Centre................01 8643465 Newpark, The Ward, Co. Dublin Newtownpark House..................01 2887403 Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin Our Lady’s Manor.......................01 2806993 Bulloch Castle, Dalkey, Co. Dublin Rickard House............................ 01 2833900 Temple Hill, Blackrock, Co. Dublin Silverstream Healthcare – Killiney Grove Nursing Home............................... 01 2851855 Killiney, Co. Dublin St. Mary’s Centre (St. Olivers)... 01 2693411 Telford Limited, Merrion Road, Co. Dublin

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Talbot Group – Talbot Lodge Nursing Home................................ 01 8462115 Kilsealy Lane, Malahide, Co. Dublin Tara Winthrop Private Clinic...... 01 8079631 Nevinstown Lane, Pinnock Hill, Swords, Co. Dublin St. Monica’s Nursing Home..... 01 8557523 28-38 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1 Clontarf Private Nursing Home...01 8335455 5 Clontarf Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Shrewsbury House Nursing Home.............................................01 8370680 164 Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3 Ailesbury Nursing Home...........01 2692289 58 Park Ave, Sandymount, Dublin 4 Mount Tabor Care Centre..........01 2605772 Sandymount Green, Sandymount, Dublin 4 St. John’s House.......................... 01 2692213 Merrion Road, Dublin 4 Garda Retirement Home.............. 01 8311199 476 Howth Road, Raheny, Dublin 5 St. Gabriel’s Nursing Home......01 8474339 Glenayle Road, Edenmore, Dublin 5 Firstcare Ireland – Northbrook Nursing............................................. 01 6601216 Home, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 Harvey Group – Harvey Nursing & Convalescent Home.............. 01 4907764 Terenure, Dublin 6 Missionary Sisters of The Holy Rosary........................... 01 4125263 48 Temple Road, Dartry, Dublin 6 Orwell House................................. 01 4922142 Rathgar, Dublin 6 Queen of Peace Centre.............. 01 4975381 Garville Avenue, Rathgar, Dublin 6 Rostrevor House Nursing Home............................01 4910178/4963479 66 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 Silverstream Healthcare – Leeson Park...............................01 4976500 Nursing Home, 10 Leeson Park, Dublin 6 Harvey Group – Churchview Nursing Home....01 8386987 59-61 New Cabra Road, Dublin 7 Santa Sabina House.................. 01 8682666 Dominican Sisters, Cabra, Dublin 7 Silverstream Healthcare – Croft Nursing..............................01 4542374 Home, Inchicore, Dublin 8 Alzheimer Care Centre – Highfield Hospital Group........01 8374444 Swords Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9 Elmhurst Nursing Home – Highfield Hospital Group.........01 8377130 Ballymun Road, Dublin 9 Silverstream Healthcare – St. Pappins Nursing Home..... 01 8423474 Ballymun, Dublin 9

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Directory D-G TLC Centre...................................01 8628080 Northwood Pk, Santry, Dublin 9 Beech Lawn House Nursing Home..............................01 8369622 Drumcondra, Dublin 9 Sisters of Our Lady of Charity...01 8369628 Firstcare Ireland – Beneavin Lodge Nursing..............................01 8648577 Home, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 Marian House Nursing Home..01 4064355 Kimmage Manor, Dublin 12 Cedar House Nursing Home (Soc of Sacred Heart)........................... 01 2831024 Mount Anville Road, Dublin 14 Holy Family Residence – Little Sisters of the Poor...................... 01 2832455 Roebuck Road, Dublin 14 Bloomfield Care Centre (New Lodge).................................01 4950021 Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 The Marlay.....................................01 4994444 Kellystown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 Guardian Healthcare – St. Doolagh’s Unit.....................01 8477950 Malahide Road, Dublin 17 Cairn Hill Nursing Home............01 2896885 Westminister Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18 Glenaulin Nursing Home Ltd....01 6264677 Lucan Road, Chapelizod, Dublin 20 Maryfield Nursing Home...........01 6264684 Lucan Road, Chapelizod, Dublin 20 St. Joseph’s Nursing Home...... 01 8213888 Mount Sackville, Chapelizod, Dublin 20 Padre Pio Nursing Home.......... 01 4573339 50-51a Cappaghmore, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 Glencarrig Nursing Home..........01 4512620 Firhouse Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 Kiltipper Woods Care Centre....01 4625277 Kiltipper Road, Dublin 24 Sally Park Nursing Home..........01 4526482 Sally Park Close, Firhouse, Dublin 24 Associations Parkinsons Association of Ireland............................................ 01 8722234/ Freephone: 1800359359 Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7

Galway Hospitals Bon Secours Hospital.................. 091 757711 Renmore Clifden District Hospital................095 21301 Clifden Merlin Park Regional Hospital.....091 751131 Galway Portiuncala Hospital.............. 0909 648200 Ballinasloe

University College Hospital......091 544544 Newcastle Rd Galway Clinic Hospital................ 091 785100 Doughiska Citizens Information Centres Clifden CIC.....................................095 22000 Galway CIC...................................091 563344 Rosmuc CIC...................................091 574122 Tuam CIC...........................................093 26161 Social Protection Offices Ballinasloe...................................090 9631810 Social Welfare Local Office. 090 9642470 Clifden.............................................. 095 22210 Galway City..................................091 500800 Gort..................................................091 630210 Loughrea.......................................091 870000 Tuam............................................... .093 70940 Health Centres Ahascragh.................................090 9688634 An Ceathrú Rua...........................091 595202 Ardrahan........................................ 091 635207 Athenry.......................................... 091 844679 Aughrim..................................... 090 9673833 Ballinahown.................................... 091 593131 Ballinasloe................................. 090 9642447 Brackernagh............................. 090 9642447 Ballygar.......................................090 6624601 Ballymacward............................090 9687722 Ballynakill........................................091 581247 Camus Health Centre..................091 574136 Carna............................................... 095 32304 Clifden................................................095 21102 Clonbur........................................094 9546174 Craughwell..................................... 091 846125 Dunmore..........................................093 38123 Eyrecourt...................................090 9675255 Galway City....................................091 753887 Glennamaddy...........................094 9659072 Gort................................................. .091 631325 Gorteeny.................................... 090 9749055 Headford........................................ 093 35548 Hollymount................................094 9540144 Inishbofin......................................... 095 45813 Inishmore............................................ 099 61171 Killimor..........................................090 9676131 Kilmilkin............................................... 091 571111 Kiltormer..................................... 090 9627318 Kinvarra............................................091 637123 Leenane...........................................095 42257 Lettermore...................................... 091 551143 Loughrea........................................091 847820 Milltown............................................ 093 51301 Monivea......................................... 091 849047 Mountbellew.............................090 9679260 Portumna......................................090 9741193 Recess............................................. 095 34618

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Directory City & County Councils Galway City Council................... 091 536400 Galway County Council............091 509000 Go For Life Centres Paul Gillen (HSE)........................091 548323 Galway City – Jason Craughwell (Local Sports Partnerships).....091 536543

St. Francis Nursing Home.... 094 9659230 Kilkerrin, Ballinasloe Stella Maris Nursing Home........ 093 41944 Cummer, Tuam The Village Nursing Care Centre..................... ......................................................... 091 507884 Ballygarriff, Craughwell

Nursing Homes Caiseal Geal Nursing Home..... 091 757609 Castlegar Carna Nursing Home (Teach Altranais Charna)............................095 32281 Carna Castleturvin House Nursing Home............................................ 091 850800 Castleturvin, Athenry Central Park Nursing Home........093 45231 Clonberne, Ballinasloe Coral Haven Residential Nursing Home.............................. 091 762800 Headford Road Corrandulla Residential Nursing Home............................... 091 791540 Corrandulla Garbally Rest Home...............090 9642622 76 Brackernagh, Ballinasloe Greenpark Nursing Home...........093 24410 Tullinadaly Road, Tuam Holy Family Nursing Home...090 9676044 Magheramore, Killimor, Ballinasloe Little Flower Nursing Home.....091 635449 Labane, Ardrahan Lough Corrib Nursing Home...... 093 35778 Headford Mountbellew Nursing Home... 090 9679735 Mountbellew Mowlam – Kilcolgan Nursing Home...............................091 776446 Kilcolgan Mowlam – Moycullen Nursing Home..............................091 868686 Ballynahallia, Moycullen Mystical Rose Nursing Home....091 798908 Knockdoemore, Claregalway Pointe Boise Nursing Home.....091 587444 Kings Hill, Upper Salthill Portumna Retirement Village.. 090 9759170 St. Brendan’s Road, Portumna Rosemount Nursing Home........091 631847 Gort Rushmore Nursing Home......... 091 523257 Knocknacarra Sacred Heart Nursing Home...091 553344 Pairc, Spiddal St. Columba’s Nursing Home... 091 796188 Ballinderreen St. David’s Retirement Home...091 525358 Gentian Hill, Knocknacarra

Kerry Hospitals Bon Secours Hospital............ 066 7149800 Strand Street, Tralee Caherciveen Community Hospital...................................... 066 9472100 Gurrambawn, Caherciveen Dingle Community Hospital..... 066 9151455 St Elizabeths, Dingle Kenmare Community Hospital........................ ......................................................064 6641088 Kenmare Kerry General Hospital...........066 7184000 Tralee Killarney Community Hospital......................... ...................................................... 064 6631076 Killarney Listowel Community Hospital....068 21022 Listowel St. Finian’s Hospital................ 064 6631022 Killarney St. Columbanus Home............ 064 6631018 Killarney Citizens Information Centres Caherciveen CIC........................076 1077780 Castleisland CIC........................ 076 1077790 Dingle CIC................................... 076 1077800 Kenmare CIC................................076 1077810 Killarney CIC............................... 076 1077820 Killorglin CIC............................... 076 1077830 Listowel CIC............................... 076 1077840 Tralee CIC.................................... 076 1077860 Social Protection Offices Cahersiveen.............................. 066 9473440 Dingle......................................... 066 9150060 Kenmare................................... 064 6640050 Killarney..................................... 064 6678500 Killorglin......................................066 9790010 Listowel..........................................068 50030 Tralee........................................... 066 7149500 Health Centres Ardfert............................................066 7134411 Annascaul.................................. 066 915 7227 Ballinskelligs............................... 066 9479127 Ballyduff........................................066 7131388 Ballyheigue................................ 066 7133355 Ballylongford..................................... 068 43111 Brosna...............................................068 44611

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Kildare Hospitals Clane General Hospital........... 045 868004 Prosperous Road Naas General Hospital............... 045 897221 Naas St Vincent’s Hospital............... 059 8631614 Athy Citizens Information Centres Athy CIC.....................................059 8632058 Maynooth CIC...............................01 6285477 Naas CIC..................................... .045 879489 Newbridge CIC............................ 045 431735 Social Protection Offices

Athy............................................ 059 8640250 Maynooth...................................... 01 6106000 Newbridge.................................. 045 446300 Health Centres Athy............................................ 059 8633500 Ballymore Eustace.....................045 864254 Ballytore.................................... .059 8623184 Carbury......................................046 9553084 Castledermot.............................059 9144429 Celbridge....................................... 01 6303100 Clane.............................................045 868625 Johnstown................................... 046 9541181 Kilcock............................................01 6287270 Kildare............................................045 522214 Kill......................................................045 877011 Kilmeage...................................... 045 860077 Leixlip.............................................. 01 6244931 Maynooth........................................01 6106130 Monasterevin..............................045 525425 Naas................................................045 883277 Newbridge.....................................045 446141 Rathangan....................................045 524438 Opticians Rachel Kelliher.............................045 535812 Kelliher Opticians, Claregate St., Kildare Town Natasha Given............................. 045 861627 Given Opticians, Clane Gerard P. Canty.......................... 045 449449 G. Canty Opticians, Moorefield Rd., Newbridge Michael Mullins............................ 01 6243964 Mullins & Henry Optometrists, 9 Main St., Leixlip Miriam Porter Optometrist......... 01 6271859 Celbridge Nichola Kennedy FAOI Optometrist.................................045 484643 Main St., Kilcullen Kieran D. McHugh.......................045 521374 McHugh Opticians, The Square, Kildare Town Patricia Kavanagh Optometrist....................... ....................................................... 045 894098 3 Dublin Road, Naas Barry Lawler Optometrist......... 045 879155 Poplar Sq., Naas Colette A. Norton....................059 8638626 Colette Norton Opticians, 55 Leinster St., Athy Oliver Teahan...............................045 897029 Teahans Optometrists, 26 North Main St., Naas Deirdre O’Connor.......................045 881836 Mobile Eyes, 140 Sallins Bridge, Sallins Sarah Young..............................059 9164422 Ballycullane House, Athy

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Directory K David Gildea.................................01 6290370 David Gildea Opticians, Maynooth, Co. Kildare Dermot B. Kelly........................1850 202066 Kellys Opticians, 14 Edward St., Newbridge County Councils Kildare County Council............045 980200 Go For Life Centres Richard Farrell (Local Sports Partnerships).............................. 045 980456 Caroline Peppard (HSE) ......... 01 4632800 Nursing Homes Beech Park.................................045 534000 Dunmurray East, Kildare Town Brindley Group – Mill Lane Manor Private Nursing Home.............................. 045 874700 Sallins Road, Naas Craddock House Nursing Home.................... ....................................................... 045 898600 Craddockstown Road, Naas Curragh Lawns Nursing Home .........................................................045 481880 Kinneagh, The Curragh Elm Hall...........................................01 6012399 Loughlinstown Road, Celbridge Glenashling Nursing Home...... 01 6272694 Oldtown, Celbridge Guardian Healthcare – Suncroft Lodge Nursing Home................045 442951 The Curragh Larchfield Park Nursing Home........................ ........................................................045 875505 Monread Road, Naas Lourdesville Nursing Home......045 521496 Athy Road, Kildare Town Moyglare Nursing Home...........01 6289022 Moyglare Road, Maynooth Oghill Nursing Home..................045 523513 Monasterevin Parke House Nursing Home.....01 6103585 Kilcock Ryevale Nursing Home............... 01 6244201 Leixlip

Kilkenny Hospitals Aut Even Hospital.....................056 7775275 Freshford Road Castlecomer District Hospital....056 441246 Castlecomer Lourdes Orthopaedic Hospital ...................................................... 056 7752465 Kilcreene St Canice’s Hospital.................056 7752341 Dublin Road St Columba’s Geriatric Hospital......................

Directory ........................................................056 7724178 Thomastown St Lukes General Hospital..... 056 7785000 Freshford Road Heath Centres Ballyhale.....................................056 7768608 Ballyragget.................................056 8833105 Bennettsbridge......................... 056 7727256 Callan...........................................056 7725523 Castlecomer..............................056 4441542 Clogh........................................... 056 4442189 Castlecomer..............................056 4441300 Freshford.................................... 056 8832261 Gowran.......................................056 7726265 Graiguenamanagh.................. 059 9724495 Marley..........................................059 9724245 Tinnahinch.................................. 059 9724267 Inistioge......................................056 7758465 Johnstown.................................. 056 8831618 Kilkenny........................................ 056 7761321 Stoneyford..................................056 7728377 Kilmacow.......................................051 885283 Mullinavat....................................... 051 898217 Paulstown................................... 059 9726314 Rosbercon..................................... 051 421653 Thomastown..............................056 7724302 Urlingford................................... 056 8831352 Windgap......................................... 051 648155 Health Centres in Waterford & Kilkenny Ardmore.......................................... 024 94280 Ballyduff Upper............................. 058 60289 Bonmahon..................................... 051 292124 Cappoquinn................................... 058 54406 Clashmore........................................024 96103 Dungarvan.....................................058 20900 Dunmore East...............................051 383347 Glenmore.......................................051 880288 Kereen..............................................024 96446 Kilmacow.......................................051 885283 Kilmacthomas............................. 051 294300 Kilmeaden.....................................051 384220 Knockanore..................................... 024 97291 Lismore............................................. 058 54716 Lemybrien........................................051 291172 Mooncoin....................................... 051 895163 Mullinavat....................................... 051 898217 Old Parish.........................................058 46213 Piltown............................................. 051 643116 Portlaw............................................ 051 387247 Seskinane....................................... 058 47370 Slieverue........................................051 832640 Tallow................................................ 058 56173 Tramore............................................051 381724

Some services also operate from Community Buildings: Ballybeg...........................................051 352217 Butler Centre.................................051 876907 Kill Passage East Ring....................................................058 46116 Stradbally Citizens Information Centres Callan CIC................................... 056 7755517 Graiguenamanagh CIC.......... 059 9724955 Kilkenny CIC................................ 076 1077910 FreeCall........................................1800 22 21 21 Mooncoin CIC............................. 051 896900 Social Protection Offices Kilkenny..................................... 056 7720350 Thomastown............................. 056 7754080 Opticians Michael M. Mahony..................056 7721029 Mahony’s Pharmacy, 23 High St., Kilkenny City Richard G Dore Optometrist...056 7762981 45-46 High St., Kilkenny City Brian MacEneaney Optometrist..................... .........................................................056 7721179 42 High St., Kilkenny City County Councils Kilkenny Borough Council.... 056 7794500 Go For Life Centre Nicola Keeshan (Local Sports Partnerships)............................. 056 7720870 Catherine O’Loughlin (HSE).. 056 7761400 Nursing Homes Brookhaven Nursing Home....056 8830777 Ballyragget Drakelands House Nursing Home..........................................056 7770925 Drakelands Gowran Abbey Nursing Home........................ ..................................................... 056 7726500 Gowran Mooncoin Residential Centre....051 896884 Pollerone, Mooncoin Mowlam – Archersrath Nursing Home........................................... 056 7790137 Archersrath Sacred Heart Nursing Home... 056 8831318 Crosspatrick, Johnstown St. Catherine’s Nursing Home......................... ....................................................... 056 8831318 Freshford Strathmore Lodge Nursing Home...........................................056 7755515 Friary Walk, Callan

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Citizens Information Centres Abbeyleix CIC..............................057 8731798 Portlaoise CIC............................057 8621425

Social Protection Offices Carrick-on-Shannon............... 071 9650070 Manorhamilton..........................071 9820030

Social Protection Offices Portarlington................................057 8642110 Portlaoise....................................057 8678010 Rathdowney............................... 0505 46920

Health Centres in Sligo/Leitrim & West Cavan Aclare............................................. 071 9181282 Public Health Nurse..................087 2488180 Ballinaglera...................................071 9643411 Ballinamore................................ 071 9644353 Ballymote......................................071 9183104 Blacklion.......................................071 9853218 Carrick-on-Shannon...............071 9650300 Carrigallen................................ 049 4339009 Castlebaldwin.............................087 2488180 Cliffoney.........................................071 9166160 Cloghan........................................ 074 9133031 Collooney.....................................071 9130662 Coolaney.......................................071 9167547 Curry............................................094 9254748 Dromahair.....................................071 9164215 Dromod.......................................071 9658702 Dromore West...............................096 47095 Dowra............................................071 9643125 Drumkeeran............................... 071 9648043 Drumshanbo.................................071 9641105 Drumcliffe/Grange....................... 071 9173011 Easkey............................................. 096 49022 Enniscrone..................................... 096 36292 Geevagh....................................... 071 9647103 Glenfarne.................................... 071 9853229 Glengevlin...................................071 9643078 Gurteen.......................................... 071 9182817 Kiltyclogher..................................071 9854071 Kinlough...................................... 071 9843013 Manorhamilton........................... 071 9855788 Mohill............................................ 071 9631900 Newtowngore........................... 049 4333317 Riverstown....................................071 9165182 Skreen...........................................071 9166634 Tubbercurry.................................. 071 9185967

Go For Life Centre Caroline Feehan (Local Sports Partnerships).............................. 057 8671248 Alan Coyne (HSE)................... 057 9357827 Nursing Homes Ballard Lodge Nursing Home.. 057 8661299 Borris Road, Portlaoise

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Hospitals Abbeyleix District Hospital..... 057 8731204 Abbeyleix Portlaoise General Hospital.... 057 8621364 Portlaoise St Brigid’s Hospital.................. 057 8646717 Shaen, Portlaoise St Vincents’s Geriatric Hospital...................... ...................................................... 057 8644775 Mountmellick

Opticians John Fogarty............................ 057 8682698 Infocus Optical Ltd., Merchantile House, 52/53 Main St., Portlaoise Patricia Dunphy Optician...... 057 8622838 9 Kelly Park, Portlaoise Elizabeth O’Brien Opticians....057 8640964 Main St., Portarlington Bronagh Sheils Optometrist.....057 8624518 O’Connell Square, Mountmellick Marian Carton Optician......... 057 8620383 100 Main St., Portlaoise

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Health Centres Abbeyleix.............. 057 8731649/1359/1649 Ballylynan...................................059 8625108 Borris-in-Ossory.............. 0505 41172/41778 Clonaslee....................... 057 8648033/8170 Durrow.............................057 8736585/6133 Emo.............................................057 8646575 Mountmellick.............................057 8624343 Mountrath.......................057 8732422/2203 Portarlington...........057 8643377/8623479 Portlaoise.....................................057 8621135 Rathdowney................................0505 46276 Stradbally................................... 057 8625415

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Citizens Information Centres Carrick-on-Shannon CIC.........071 9620128 Drumshanbo CIC..................... 071 9640995 Manorhamilton CIC.................. 071 9820845

Opticians Sylvester McDevitt Optometrist..................... ....................................................... 071 9644021 High St., Ballinamore Brendan Kieran......................... 071 9620130

Kieran’s Pharmacy, Main St., Carrick-onShannon County Councils Leitrim County Council...........071 9620005 Go For Life Centres Geraldine Delorey (HSE).......071 9852000 Nursing Homes Lough Erril Nursing Home...... 071 9631520 Mohill Mulross Nursing Home..............071 9641165 Kilclare, Carrick-on-Shannon St. Phelim’s Nursing Home.....071 9164966 Dromahair

Limerick Hospitals Limerick Regional Hospital....... 061 482219 Dooradoyle St Camillus Hospital....................061 326677 Shelbourne Road St Itas Hospital................................069 62311 Newcastlewest St John’s Hospital....................... 061 415822 St John’s Square St Nessan’s Regional Orthopaedic Hospital..........................................061 397276 Croom Citizens Information Centres Kilmallock CIC................................ 063 20021 Limerick CIC................................... 061 311444 Newcastle West CIC................... 069 62808 Social Protection Offices Kilmallock.......................................063 20900 Limerick City...................................061 414799 Newcastle West............................069 20100 Health Centres Health Centres in Limerick Abbeyfeale...................................... 068 31309 Annacotty........................................ 061 331710 Askeaton.......................................061 398233 Ballylanders................................... 062 46849 Bruff................................................. 061 382218 Caherconlish.................................061 351899 Cappamore......................................061 381371 Castleconnell.................................061 377656 Croom............................................ 061 397206 Doon................................................061 380031 Foynes.............................................069 65500 Glin................................................... 068 34305 Kilmallock.........................................063 98192 Limerick City..................................061 410988 Health Centre, Bishop Street... 061 417054 Ballynanty Health Centre,

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Directory L Kileely Road..................................061 453707 Health Centre, Moyross..............061 326010 Roxtown..........................................061 417622 Social welfare office, Dominic St.....................................061 212200 Murroe............................................061 386299 Newcastle West.............................069 62155 Oola.................................................. 062 47845 Rathkeal.......................................... 069 64308 Health Centres in North Tipperary and East Limerick Ballina...............................................061 376321 Borrisokane..................................... 067 27106 Borrisoleigh..................................0504 51423 Cappamore....................................061 381034 Cloughjordan...............................0505 42307 Galbally............................................ 062 37072 Littleton......................................... 0504 44727 Newport......................................... 061 378299 Portroe.............................................067 23466 Rathcabbin................................ 057 9139043 Rearcross......................................... 062 79152 Roscrea.........................................0505 21498 Templemore..................................0504 31244 Thurles.............................................0504 23211 Toomevara....................................... 067 26212 Opticians Patrick Hartman............................061 416606 Hartman Optometrists, 2 O’Connell St., Limerick City Michael Fine...................................061 417722 Fine’s Opticians Ltd., 57 Catherine St., Limerick City Orlaith M Ryan..............................061 469310 Vision 2 Opticians, 6 Henry St., Limerick City Ursula Delaney..............................061 419548 Delaney Opticians, 23 Thomas St., Limerick City City & County Councils Limerick City Council.................. 061 415799 Limerick County Council.......... 061 496000 Go For Life Centres Anne Costello (HSE)................... 069 61430 Limerick City – Elaine Barry (Local Sports Partnerships).....061 468542 Limerick County – Phelim Macken (Local Sports Partnerships).....061 496428 Nursing Homes Beechlodge Nursing Home...... 063 90522 Kilmallock Road, Bruree Cahermoyle House........................069 76105 Eidagh Catherine McAuley....................... 061 315313

Directory Old Dominic Street Corbally House Nursing Home....................... ......................................................... 061 343267 Mill Road, Corbally Mowlam – Adare Nursing Home..................... .......................................................... 069 64443 Croagh Mowlam – Caherass Nursing Home............................................ 061 600930 Croom Mowlam – The Park Nursing Home.............................................061 332680 Castletroy St. Anthony’s Nursing Home......061 384104 Kilduff, Pallesgreen St. Catherine’s Nursing Home......069 61411 Newcastle West Thorpes Nursing Home.............061 353007 Clarina

Longford Hospital Mount Carmel/St. Josephs Geriatric Hospital...................... 043 3346211 Dublin Road Citizens Information Centre Longford CIC.............................043 3341069 Social Protection Office Longford................................... 043 3340000 Health Centres in Longford and Westmeath Athlone....................................... 090 6475301 Ballinalee.................................... 043 3323212 Ballymahon...............................090 6432384 Ballymore...................................044 9356274 Ballynacargy.............................. 044 9373104 Castlepollard.............................. 044 9661170 Castletown Geoghegan........044 9226432 Colehill........................................ 044 9357522 Delvin.........................................044 9664256 Drumlish.....................................043 3324440 Edgeworthstown........................ 043 6671157 Granard......................................043 6686068 Killashee...................................... 043 3341341 Killucan.........................................044 9374120 Kinnegad................................... 044 9375289 Lanesboro.................................. 043 3321832 Longford.....................................043 3350169 Moate.......................................... .090 6481165 Mullingar, Longford Rd...........044 9340221 Legga, Aughnacliffe................049 4335195 Newtowncashel.......................043 3325445 Smear Health Centre, Aughnacliffe............................... 043 6684158

County Council Longford County Council....... 043 3346231 Go For Life Centres Alan Coyne (HSE)................... 057 9357827 Nursing Homes Thomond Lodge Nursing Home..........................................090 6438410 Ballymahon

Louth Hospitals Drogheda Cottage Hospital....041 9801100 Scarlett Street, Drogheda Louth County Hospital.............042 9334701 Dublin Road, Dundalk Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital....041 9837601 Drogheda St Joseph’s Hospital...............041 6853304 Ardee St Mary’s Hospital...................041 9838680 Dublin Road, Drogheda St Olivers Plunkett Hospital.....042 9334488 Dublin Road, Dundalk Citizens Information Centres Drogheda CIC...........................041 9844508 Drogheda Senior Citizens.... 1800 200459 Dundalk CIC..............................042 9329149 Social Welfare Services Offices Ardee............................................041 6853478 Drogheda................................... 041 9838626 Dundalk.................................... 042 9392600 Health Centres in Louth Ardee........................................... 041 6856542 Drogheda – Ballsgrove............041 9838574 Drogheda – Peter Street.........041 9875700 Carlingford............................... 042 9383040 Castlebellingham.................. 042 29382992 Dunleer........................................ 041 6851369 Dundalk – St. Alphonsus Health Centre.......................... 042 6820009 Dundalk – Redeemer Health Centre...........................042 9389649 Iniskeen.......................................042 9378607 Knockbridge Health Centre.042 9384498 Dundalk Muirhevnamore....... 042 9389730 Ravensdale.................................042 9371325 Termonfeckin............................. 041 9822439 Opticians John Leavy...............................042 9333660 Leavy Opticians, 90 Clanbrassil St., Dundalk Malachy O’Neill........................042 9333594 Grace & O’Neill Opticians, Longwalk Centre, Dundalk

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Nursing Homes Aras Mhuire – Medical Missionaries of Mary........................................ 041 9842222 Beechgrove, Drogheda Arbour Care Carlingford Nursing Home.........................................042 9383993 Dundalk Road, Carlingford Boyne Valley Nursing Home....041 9836130 Dowth, Drogheda Dealgan House Nursing Home....................... ......................................................042 9355016 Toberona, Dundalk Guardian Healthcare – St. Peter’s Nursing Home...........................042 9382106 Sea Road, Castlebellingham Nursing Homes Moorehall Lodge......................041 6856990 Hale Street, Ardee Talbot Group – Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home........................... 042 9321258 Blackrock, Dundalk St Francis................................. 042 9358900 Mount Oliver Park, Dundalk

Mayo Hosptials Ballina District Hospital.................096 21166 Ballina Belmullet District Hospital............ 097 81301 Belmullet Mayo General Hospital.........094 9042000 Westport Road, Castlebar Sacred Heart Hospital............. 094 9021122 Pontoon Road, Castlebar Swinford District Hospital....... 094 9251102 Swinford Citizens Information Centres Ballina CIC........................................096 21221

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Justine McGahon Optometrist........................ ...................................................... 042 9321833 188 Rathmount, Blackrock, Dundalk Robert McGrath......................... 041 9837491 Crilly & McGrath Opticians, 50 Laurence St., Drogheda Niamh Keenan............................ 041 9873731 Keenan Optical, Unit 2 Corner Building, Dyer St.,Drogheda

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Market Square, Castlebar Áine Higgins............................... 094 9024115 Mongey H B Opticians, c/o Mongey Opticians, Ellison St., Castlebar Ciara McHugh Optometrist...094 9542300 New St., Ballinrobe Joseph Gavin Optometrist.......... 096 71266 Garden St., Ballina Ita Staunton................................... 096 22855 Staunton Opticians, Teeling St., Ballina County Councils Mayo County Council.............094 9024444 Go For Life Centre Charlie Lambert (Mayo Sports Partnerships)............................ 094 9047256 Paul Gillen (HSE) (Health Promotion)....................................091 548323 Nursing Homes Abbeybreaffy Nursing Home........................... .................................................... 094 9025029 Dublin Road (N5), Castlebar Ave Maria Nursing Home..... 094 9639999 Tooreen, Ballyhaunis Blackrocks Private Retirement Home......................................... 094 9257555 The Green, Foxford Brindley Group – Brookvale Manor Private Nursing Home.......................... ......................................................094 9631555 Hazelhill, Ballyhaunis Hollymount Private Nursing Home.........................................094 9540232 Kilrush, Hollymount Moy Ridge Nursing Home...........096 21886 Ridgepool Road, Ballina Queen of Peace Nursing Home........................ ..................................................... 094 9388279 Churchfield, Knock St. Anne’s Private Nursing Home..................... .....................................................094 9254269 Sonnagh, Charlestown St. Attracta’s Nursing Home....094 9254307 Hagfield, Charlestown Ti Aire Private Nursing Home......097 81940 Tallaght Road, Belmullet Ballinamore House Nursing Home........................................... 094 9381919 Kiltimagh

Meath Hospitals Our Lady’s Hospital..................046 9021210 Navan St Joseph’s Hospital............... 046 9431229 Trim

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Directory Laytown Guardian Healthcare – Gormanston Wood Nursing Home.................. 01 8414566 Gormanstown Heatherfield Nursing Home.....01 8259354 Raynestown, Bushlane, Dunshaughlin Kilbrew Nursing Home............. 01 8358900 Kilbrew Demesne, Ashbourne Knightsbridge Care Home – Barchester................................046 9481910 Longwood Road, Trim Mowlam – Kilmainhamwood Nursing Home..........................046 9052070 Kilmainhamwood, Kells Riverview Nursing Home....... 046 9431857 Dublin Road, Trim Sancta Maria Nursing Home... 044 9375243 Parke, Kinnegad Silver Grove Nursing Home....... 01 8253115 Clonee Silverstream Healthcare – Rathoath Manor Nursing Home... 01 8256101 Rathoath St. Colmcille’s Nursing Home.......................... ......................................................046 9249733 Oldcastle Road, Kells St. Elizabeth’s Nursing Home......................... ......................................................046 9432457 Kells Road, Athboy Nursing Homes Talbot Group – Redwood Extended Care Facility................01 8412660 Stamullen Talbot Group – St. Clare’s Retirement Home........................ 01 8412583 Stamullen Woodlands Nursing Home.... 046 9028617 Navan

Monaghan Hospitals Monaghan General Hospital..........047 81811 Monaghan St Davnet’s Hospital..................... 047 81822 Monaghan Citizens Information Centre Monaghan CIC............................... 047 82622 Social Protection Offices Carrickmacross......................... 042 9661896 Castleblayney...........................042 9795050 Clones............................................... 047 51232 Monaghan........................................ 047 30170 Health Centres Ballybay.........................................042 9741157

Carrickmacross......................... 042 9661597 Tullyvara........................................ 042 9743116 Castleblayney............................042 9740462 Clones................................................047 51207 Clontibret.........................................047 80884 Scotstown....................................... 047 89657 Smithboro........................................047 57438 Opticians Tiarnach Ronaghan....................... 047 81533 Ronaghan Opticians, 2 Dawson St., Monaghan Paula Farnan.............................042 9663633 Farnan Opticians, 28 O’Neill St., Carrickmacross Nigel Redmond...............................047 81792 10 Mill St., Monaghan County Councils Monaghan County Council........ 047 30500 Go For Life Centres Michelle Murphy (Local Sports Partnerships)..............................042 9755126 Colm Casey (HSE)........................047 77042 Nursing Homes Arbour Care.....................................047 51069 Sacred Hearts Nursing Home, Roslea Road, Clones Castleross Nursing & Convalescent Centre.........................................042 9692630 Carrickmacross Drumbear Lodge Nursing Home.................... ...........................................................047 84800 Cootehill Road Mullinahinch House........................047 72138 Mullinahinch St. Joseph’s Nursing Home..... 042 9741141 Clones Road, Ballybay St. Louis Nursing Home............... 047 84152 Maryville

Offaly Hospital Tullamore General Hospital.... 057 9321501 Arden Road, Tullamore Citizens Information Centres Birr CIC.......................................... 057 9121017 Edenderry CIC..........................046 9732733 Tullamore CIC........................... 057 9352204 Social Protection Offices Birr................................................057 9169040 Edenderry.................................. 046 9733580 Tullamore.................................... 057 9325518 Offaly Health Centres

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Roscommon Hospitals Roscommon County Hospital......................... .................................................... 090 6626200 Roscommon Sacred Heart Hospital............0906 626130 Roscommon Citizens Information Centres Boyle CIC................................... 071 9662986 Roscommon CIC.................... 090 6627922 Social Protection Offices Boyle.............................................071 9662185 Castlerea...................................094 9625075 Roscommon............................ 090 6630930 Health Centres Aughrim.......................................071 9637043

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Directory Athleague..................................090 6663329 Ballaghaderreen....................... 094 9861386 Ballinlough............................... 094 9640053 Ballydangan..............................090 9673480 Ballyforan..................................090 6622250 Boyle.............................................071 9662164 Brideswell................................ 090 6488094 Castlerea...................................... 094 9621112 Elphin.......................................... 071 9635225 Monksland............................... 090 6498050 Strokestown................................ 071 9633721 Roscommon.............................. 090 6627140 Optician Sean Keady..............................094 9862580 Maloney & Keady Opticians, The Square, Ballaghaderreen County Councils Roscommon County Council.090 6637100 Go For Life Centre Noel Feeley (Local Sports Partnerships)........................... 090 6630853 Paul Gillen (HSE)........................091 548323 Nursing Homes Costelloe Care Nursing Home – Vale View.................................. 043 3321361 Ballyleague, Lanesborough Drumderrig Nursing Home......071 9662561 Boyle Oakwood Nursing Home.......094 9861033 Ballaghaderreen Shannon Lodge Nursing Home......................

071 9658667 Rooskey Sonas Care Centre – Cloverhill Care Centre..............................090 6628882 Cloverhill Tearmainn Bhride Nursing Home........................................ 090 6488400 Brideswell, Athlone

Sligo Hospitals Sligo General Hospital...................071 9171111 St John’s Hospital.....................071 9142606 Ballytivnan St Joseph’s Private Hospital......071 9162649 Garden Hill Citizens Ilnformation Centre Sligo CIC..................................... 071 9138000 Social Protection Offices Sligo............................................. 071 9148200 Tubbercurry................................. 071 9120040

Health Centres Health Centres in Sligo/Leitrim & West Cavan Aclare............................................ 071 918 1282 Ballinafad, Public Health Nurse....................... .......................................................087 2488180 Ballinaglera...................................071 9643411 Ballinamore................................ 071 9644353 Ballymote......................................071 9183104 Blacklion.......................................071 9853218 Carrick-on-Shannon...............071 9650300 Carrigallen..................................049 4339797 Castlebaldwin.............................087 2488180 Cliffoney.........................................071 9166160 Cloghan........................................ 074 9133031 Collooney...................................... 071 9167104 Coolaney.......................................071 9167547 Curry............................................094 9254748 Dromahair.....................................071 9164215 Dromod.......................................071 9658702 Dromore West...............................096 47095 Dowra............................................071 9643125 Drumkeeran............................... 071 9648043 Drumshanbo................................071 9641388 Drumcliffe/Grange....................... 071 9173011 Easkey............................................. 096 49022 Enniscrone..................................... 096 36292 Geevagh....................................... 071 9647103 Glenfarne.................................... 071 9853229 Glengevlin...................................071 9643078 Gurteen...........................................071 9182110 Kiltyclogher..................................071 9854071 Kinlough...................................... 071 9843013 Manorhamilton........................... 071 9855788 Mohill............................................ 071 9631900 Newtowngore......................... 049 4339009 Sligo Primary Care Centre........ 071 9155124 Health Centres in Sligo/Leitrim & West Cavan Riverstown....................................071 9165182 Skreen...........................................071 9166634 Tubbercurry..................................071 9185966 Opticians Deirdre Cooke Optometrist..... 071 9170169 Carroll House, 15/16 Stephen St., Sligo Town Geraldine Guckian.....................071 9142965 Mulreany Guckian Optometrists, Wine St., Sligo Town John McPartlan...........................071 9138775 McPartlan Opticians, Market Cross, Sligo Town Frank Sweeney.......................... 071 9169090 Sweeneys Opticians, Shell House, Wine St., Sligo Town

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Nursing Homes Bailey’s Nursing Home (Ougham House)........................ 071 9185471 Mountain Road, Tubbercurry Mowlam – Sligo Nursing Home....................... ........................................................ 071 9147955 Ballytivan Sonas Care Centre – Ard Na Greine........................................096 37840 Enniscrone Summerville Nursing Home....071 9128430 Strandhill Deerpark Nursing Home...............062 55121 Lattin

Tipperary Hospitals Cluain Arran Community Nursing Unit.....................................062 52186 Tipperary Town Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Unit.................................. 0505 21572 Roscrea Our Lady’s County and Surgical Hospital............................062 61022 Cashel St Conlon’s Community Nursing Unit..................................................... 067 31893 Nenagh St Brigid’s Hospital................... 051 640025 Carrick on Suir St Conlon’s Community Nursing Unit..................................................... 067 31893 Nenagh St Patrick’s Geriatric Hospital..... 062 61100 Cashel St Theresa’s District Hospital.......................... ......................................................052 7465205 Clogheen St Joseph’s Hospital............... 052 6177000 Clonmel St Joseph’s Hospital...................... 067 31491 Nenagh Hospital of the Assumption.....0504 27700 Thurles Citizens Information Centres Carrick-on-Suir CIC..................... 051 642418 Clonmel CIC...............................052 6122267 Nenagh CIC................................... 067 43060

Directory Roscrea CIC................................ 0505 22676 Thurles CIC................................. 0504 22399 Tipperary CIC.................................. 062 52102 Social Protection Offices Cahir........................................... 052 7445200 Carrick-on-Suir..............................051 601190 Cashel............................................. 062 64220 Clonmel........................................ 052 6125277 Social Protection Offices Nenagh........................................... 067 50902 Roscrea....................................... 0505 22840 Thurles........................................... 0504 20210 Tipperary Town.............................. 062 80068 Health Centres In North Tipperary Ballina...............................................061 376321 Borrisokane.....................................067 27324 Borrisoleigh..................................0504 51423 Cloughjordan...............................0505 42307 Newport......................................... 061 378299 Roscrea.........................................0505 21498 Templemore...................................0504 31561 Thurles.............................................0504 23211 Health Centres In South Tipperary Ardfinnan..................................... 052 7466134 Ballyporeen................................ 052 7467487 Ballysloe, Thurles..................... 056 8834341 Bansha............................................ 062 54263 Cahir.............................................052 7441044 Cappawhite...................................... 062 75126 Carrick-on-Suir.............................. 051 645191 Clogheen..................................... 052 7465315 Clonmel....................................... 052 6177000 Clonmel Community Resource Centre.......................................... 052 6129636 Emly................................................. 062 57200 Fethard...........................................052 6131251 Killenaule..................................... 052 9156481 Kilsheelan.................................... 052 6133541 Mullinahone................................052 9153287 New Inn, Cahir............................ 052 7462416 Newcastle, Clonmel................. 052 6136182 Cashel............................................. 062 70600 Tipperary Town................................062 51825 Opticians Margaret C. Sheppard..................067 31009 12 McDonagh St., Nenagh Michael Fitzgerald Optometrist.062 52268 4 Church St., Tipperary Town Conor G. Fleming..................... 052 6122532 Fleming Opticians Ltd., 53 Gladstone St., Clonmel Roy O’Connor.................................067 33887 Eyesight Opticians, Nenagh Michael Guerin.................................067 31447

Guerin’s Pharmacy Ltd., 7 Mitchell St., Nenagh Richard H. Major............................062 62162 R. H. Major Opticians, 22 Main St., Cashel Patrick J. Coghlan Optometrist....................... ........................................................ 051 640040 98/99 Main St., Carrick-on-Suir Fiona Kavanagh Optometrist.... 0504 22633 Jennings Opticians (Thurles), Thurles Patrick Casey Optometrist.... 090 6475443 Nenagh County Councils North Tipperary County Council......................

067 31771/44500 South Tipperary County Council....................... ...................................................... 052 6134455 Go For Life Centres Anne Costello (HSE)................... 069 61430 Tipperary North – Elaine Cullinane (Local Sports Partnerships).......067 43604 Tipperary South – Valerie Connolly (Local Sports Partnerships)....... 062 64783 Nursing Homes Acorn Lodge..................................062 64244 Cashel Cottage Nursing Home.......... 052 6122605 Rivervale Nursing Home.............067 50426 Nenagh Padre Pio Nursing Home...........0504 43110 Graiguenoe, Holycross, Thurles Silverstream Healthcare – Nenagh Manor Nursing Home..................067 34654 Yewstown, Nenagh

Waterford Hospitals St Brigid’s Distirct Hospital..... 051 640025 Carrick on Suir St Joseph’s Hospital...................058 20900 Dungarvan St Patrick’s Geriatric Hospital..... 051 848000 John’s Hill St Vincent’s Districk Hospital......058 41125 Dungarvan Waterford Regional Hospital.....051 873321 Dunmore Road Citizens Information Centres Dungarvan CIC..........................076 1076550 Gladstone Street CIC............... 076 1076562 Waterford CIC............................076 1076580 Social Protection Offices Dungarvan.....................................058 20540 Lismore........................................... 058 53520 Waterford City............................. 051 356000

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Westmeath Hospitals Longford – Westmeath General Hospital, Mullingar...................044 9340221 St Vincent’s Hospital, Athlone................096 6475301 Citizens Information Centres Athlone CIC................................090 6478851 Mullingar CIC............................044 9340700 Social Protection Offices Athlone..................................... 090 6492066 Mullingar....................................044 9334220 Health Centres in Longford & Westmeath Athlone....................................... 090 6475301 Ballinalee.................................... 043 3323212 Ballymahon...............................090 6432384 Ballymore...................................044 9356274 Ballynacargy.............................. 044 9373104 Castlepollard.............................. 044 9661170 Castletown Geoghegan........044 9226432 Colehill........................................ 044 9357522 Delvin.........................................044 9664256 Drumlish.....................................043 3324440 Edgeworthstown........................ 043 6671157

Granard......................................043 6686068 Killashee...................................... 043 3341341 Killucan.........................................044 9374120 Kinnegad................................... 044 9375289 Lanesboro.................................. 043 3321832 Longford.....................................043 3350169 Moate........................................... 090 6481165 Mullingar, Longford Rd...........044 9340221 Legga Health Centre Aughnacliffe...............................049 4335195 Newtowncashel.......................043 3325445 Smear Health Centre Aughnacliffe............................... 043 6684158 Opticians Rena Elliott, Elliott Opticians... 090 6478782 Athlone Siobhán McManus.................044 9345235 Mullingar Opticians, 6 Dominick St., Mullingar Orla B Cooney......................... 090 6472883 Cooney’s Opticians, The Bawn, Church St., Athlone Brendan Egan Optician.......... 044 9348813 Mullingar Eilis McManus Opticians.......090 6448928 Moate County Council Westmeath County Council....044 9332000 Go For Life Centres Sonia Statham (Local Sports Partnerships).............................. 044 390208 Alan Coyne (HSE)................... 057 9357827 Nursing Homes Maplecourt Nursing Home.... 044 9662918 Castlepollard Mowlam – Moate Nursing Home........................ .....................................................090 6482855 Moate Retreat Nursing Home............090 6472072 Bonavalley, Athlone Sonas Care Centre – Cloghanboy............................ 090 6479568 Athlone St. Clair’s Nursing Home – St. Francis Private Hospital........................044 9341500 Mullingar

Wexford Hospitals Gorey District Hospital............ 055 9421102 Gorey New Houghton Geriatric Hospital..................... .......................................................... 051 421266 New Ross St John of God Hospital.......053 9233228

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Directory New Ross Matthew Murphy Optometrist...053 9122574 70 North Main St., Wexford Town Mary Donelan Opticians.......053 9422268 Gorey Gerardine Ryan......................... 053 9122446 Ryan’s Medical Eye Centre, 57 The Bull Ring, Wexford Town Andrew Kerr Optometrist.......053 9233873 Enniscorthy Martin Crowe Opticians.......... 053 9422156 Gorey County Council Wexford County Council........ 053 9176500 Go For Life Centre Catherine O’Loughlin (HSE)..056 7761400 Fran Ronan (Local Sports Partnerships)..............................053 9176688 Nursing Homes Carlford Nursing Home Ltd....053 9244366 Enniscorthy Cherryfiels Nursing Home.... 053 9427286 Ballygarret Cherrygrove Nursing Home.... 051 388060 Priesthaggard, Campile, New Ross Kerlogue Nursing Home........053 9170400 Kerlogue Knockeen Nursing Home......053 9134600 Barntown Lawson House Nursing Home........................ .....................................................053 9233945 Enniscorthy Middletown House Nursing Home..........................................053 9425451 Gorey Moyne Nursing Home............053 9235354 Enniscorthy Millhouse Care Centre & Retirement Village......................053 447200 New Ross Oakfield Retirement & Nursing Home......................................... 053 9425679 Courtown Valentia Nursing Home........... 053 9383125 Enniscorthy

Citizens Information Centres Arklow CIC..................................... 0402 32411 Bray CIC........................................01 2860666 Carnew CIC............................... 086 7705004 Wicklow Town CIC.................... 0404 25089 Social Protection Offices Arklow............................................0402 32214 Baltinglass.................................059 6482240 Bray................................................... 01 2117900 Wicklow....................................... 0404 20440 Health Centres Arklow...........................................0402 39624 Aughrim.........................................0402 36316 Avoca.............................................0402 35170 Barndarrig.....................................0404 48107 Bray...................................................01 2744100 Carnew........................................053 9426196 Delgany...........................................01 2875832 Enniskerry...................................... 01 2862017 Greystones...................................... 01 2877311 Kilcoole.......................................... 01 2875090 Knockananna................................ 059 6471111 Newtown..........................................01 2819271 Rathdrum.......................................0404 46231 Roundwood.................................... 01 2818481 Shillelagh.................................... 053 9429142 Tinahely.........................................0402 38238 Wicklow....................................... 0404 68400 Opticians Nora Wickham Opticians...........01 2873854 Greystones David Cullinane............................045 891056 Cullinane Opticians, Corner House, Main St., Blessington Sean Dunne Optometrist....... 0404 68544 Supervalu Centre, Wentworth Place, Wicklow Town Ken Willoughby Optometrist....01 2867446 Bray Denis Costello, Costello Opticians................. ......................................................... 01 2760302 Bray Triona Culliton Optometrist....... 01 2828358 Bray Shane Duggan Optometrists...01 4023188 Arklow

Wicklow Hospitals District Hospital...........................0404 67108 Glenside Road, Wicklow Baltinglass.................................. 059 6481255 District Hospital Newcastle Hospital......................01 2819001 Greystones

County Councils Wicklow County Council......... .0404 20100 Go For Life Centres Wicklow West – Caroline Peppard (HSE)............................. 01 4632813 Rest of Wicklow – Martina O’Hanlon (HSE).......................... 01 2744200

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Nursing Homes Aisling House Nursing Home... 0402 33843 Arklow Arbour Care Greystones Nursing Home...............................01 2873226 Church Road, Greystones Asgard Lodge Nursing Home... 0402 32901 Monument Lane, Kilbride, Arklow Atlanta Nursing Home...............01 2860398 Bray Costelloe Care – Bray Manor Nursing Home................................01 2863127 47 Meath Road, Bray Dargle Valley Nursing Home..... 01 2861896 Enniskerry Firstcare Ireland – Blainroe Lodge Nursing Home..............0404 60030 Blainroe Firstcare Ireland – Earlsbrook House Nursing Home...................01 2761601 Bray Kinvara House Nursing Home... 01 2866153 Bray Kylemore Nursing Home..........01 2863255 Bray Roseville Nursing Home........... 01 2862582 Bray Shannagh Bay Nursing Home...01 2862329 Bray

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Proven to lower cholesterol

The plant stanols (1.5g-2.4g daily) in BenecolŠ spreads, yogurts or yogurt drinks lower cholesterol by 7-10% within 2-3 weeks*. Over 70 independent clinical trials have been conducted. The European Commission has also authorsied the cholesterol lowering benefits of Plant Stanol Ester following a review by the EFSA.

* High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. As heart disease has multiple risk factors your patients may need to change more than one to lower overall risk. The plant stanols (1.5g-2.4g daily) in BenecolŠ spreads, yogurts or yogurt drinks lower cholesterol by 7-10% within 2-3 weeks. May not be nutritionally suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women and children under 5 years old. Do not consume more than 3g of plant stanols per day. People taking cholesterol lowering medication should consult their GP. Information for Health Care Professionals

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Do you know someone who’s struggling to heat their home?

Irish Community Health Nurses Yearbook and Diary

The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, funds energy efficiency improvements in the homes of the elderly and vulnerable, making their homes more comfortable, healthier and more cost effective to run.

This service is provided at no cost to eligible households.

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The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is partly financed by Ireland’s EU Structural Funds Programme co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union.

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