Early Intervention Team: Who are we? The Early Intervention Team is for children, aged 0-6 years, and their families who have complex developmental needs. The team comprises of an Occupational Therapist, Clinical/Educational Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Social Worker and Speech and Language Therapist. Where are we? We are based in HSE, Computer
Dental Services: The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides some free dental treatment to certain citizens through the public health service. Services are provided by dentists employed by Local Health Offices in your area and by private dentists who have contracts with the HSE to provide certain services. If you do not qualify
Day Centers: Day centres or day care centres in Ireland provide a range of social and rehabilitative services for older people and people with disabilities. Day centres include centres that provide day activation, such as recreational, sport and leisure facilities, and specialised clinic facilities that provide a combination of medical
Chiropody and Podiatry Services: The term ‘podiatrist’ is now replacing the term ‘chiropodist’. Chiropodists/podiatrists assess, diagnose and treat diseases and abnormalities of the foot and lower limb. Chiropody/podiatry can improve people’s quality of life by alleviating painful symptoms, and promoting and maintaining mobility. The Health Service Executive (HSE) is not legally obliged
Assessment of Need for People with Disabilities: The Disability Act 2005 provides for, among other things, the assessment of need of people with disabilities and the consequent drawing up of Service Statements. The assessment of need is carried out or arranged by Assessment Officers who are independent officers of the Health Service Executive
Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists (IASLT): The Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) is the professional association of speech and language therapists in Ireland. It provides factsheets about common speech and language disorders. Find a local Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists: Please note the IASLT website does
Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists: Find a Chartered Physiotherapist Ireland: The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists is the national, professional body representing over 3,000 Chartered Physiotherapists in Ireland. Charted Physiotherapy Ireland Finder
Occupational Therapy Services: Occupational therapy services are designed to help people who have a disability (physical, psychological or social) to achieve the maximum degree of independence in ordinary living. The Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland has a database of occupational therapists in private practice. Tel:+353 (01) 874 8136 Homepage: https://www.aoti.ie/ Email: info@aoti.ie
The Psychological Society of Ireland: This online voluntary directory is to help you find a psychologist who is recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) as being a Chartered Member of the Society. Charted Psychologist Finder
Trust Funds for Permanently Incapacitated People: You can set up trust funds from the proceeds of public subscriptions to benefit those who are permanently and totally incapacitated. (“Permanently incapacitated” means the beneficiary of the fund is totally and permanently unable to maintain themselves as a result of physical or mental
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