Thinking Home & Caring

Down Syndrome Centre:

https://www.downsyndromecentre.ie/ https://www.downsyndromecentre.ie/ The Down Syndrome Centre was founded by Peter Gaw and his wife, Mary as a result of their frustration at not being able to access relevant services for their two youngest children, both of whom have Down syndrome. Our charity has been around for a few years and,

HSE Home Sharing Scheme-Sligo/Leitrim:

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/sligochampion/lifestyle/becoming-a-host-family-for-a-child-or-adult-with-a-disability-38196381.html A scheme involving caring for and sharing your home with a child or an adult with a disability and/or autism was outlined at an information evening in the the Radisson Hotel recently. The Home Sharing Scheme is a short break scheme facilitated by the HSE in Sligo and Leitrim.

HSE Home Sharing Scheme-Sligo/Leitrim:

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/media/pressrel/hse-home-sharing-scheme-sligo-leitrim.html The Home Sharing Scheme is a short break scheme facilitated by the HSE in Sligo and Leitrim.  It involves caring for and sharing your home with a child or an adult with a disability and/or autism.  The Home Sharing Scheme is flexible. Host families or Host Carers offer a

Maternity and Infant Care Services:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/health_services/women_s_health/maternity_and_infant_welfare_services.html The Maternity and Infant Care Scheme provides an agreed programme of care to all expectant mothers who are ordinarily resident in Ireland. This service is provided by a family doctor (GP) of your choice and a hospital obstetrician. You are entitled to this service even if you do not have a

Caring for a Child with a Disability:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/health_services/children_s_health/caring_for_a_child_with_a_disability.html If you have a child with a disability, you need to know about the various services in place to support you. If you have recently learned that your child has a disability, the website informingfamilies.ie provides initial information to answer some of the questions you may have. Children with disabilities are entitled

Travelling From Ireland for Healthcare in Europe:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/eu_healthcare/travelling_for_healthcare.html If you are resident in Ireland you can choose to access healthcare in other countries in the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (the EEA also includes Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) or Switzerland. You can get planned healthcare abroad under the Treatment Abroad Scheme or the Cross-Border Healthcare Directive. In general, the Cross-Border

Disability Access GAA:

A list of Contacts per country to enquire about Disability Seating for GAA fixtures: Antrim: Telephone: 028 9030 0172Email: casementpark.antrim@gaa.ie Armagh: Telephone: +44 (0) 28 3752 7278Email: pro.armagh@gaa.ie Carlow: Telephone: (059)9142932 Email: secretary.carlow@gaa.ie Cavan: Telephone: +353 49 4361032 Email: secretary.cavan@gaa.ie Clare: Telephone: +353 (65) 682 1072 Email: administrator.clare@gaa.ie Cork: Telephone: 021-4963311

Medical Card Means Test: Aged Under 70:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/medical_cards_and_gp_visit_cards/medical_card_means_test_under_70s.html To qualify for a medical card your weekly income must be below a certain figure for your family size. Here we explain the means test for those who are aged under 70. See also other information about the medical card and how to apply. There are different means test rules for

Life Skills Training for People with Vision Impairments:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/vocational_education_and_training/life_skills_training_for_people_with_a_visual_impairment.html The National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI) offers a rehabilitation programme entitled Learning for life for people with a significant degree of sight loss. This includes individuals with impaired vision since birth and those whose vision impairment has occurred later in life (for example, as a result of an

Community Employment Programme:

The Community Employment (CE) programme is designed to help people who are long-term unemployed (or otherwise disadvantaged) to get back to work by offering part-time and temporary placements in jobs based within local communities. Participants can take up other part-time work during their placement. After the placement, participants are encouraged