Thinking Home & Caring

St. Michael’s House:

https://www.smh.ie/ St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with intellectual disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports 1,782 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael’s House is a

Drugs Payment Scheme:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/drugs_and_medicines/drugs_payment_scheme.html Under the Drugs Payment Scheme, you pay a maximum of €124 in a calendar month for approved prescribed drugs, medicines and certain appliances for use by yourself and your family in that month. If a reference price has been set for the drugs you are prescribed, this is the price that the HSE

Prescription Charges for Medical Card Holders:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/drugs_and_medicines/prescription_charges_for_medical_card_holders.html If you have a medical card, there is a charge for prescribed medicines and other items that you get on prescription from pharmacies. The prescription charge is €2.00 for each item that is dispensed to you under the medical card scheme, up to a maximum of €20 per month per person or

Long Term Illness Scheme:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/drugs_and_medicines/long_term_illness_scheme.html People suffering from certain conditions can get free drugs, medicines and medical and surgical appliances for the treatment of that condition. These are provided under the Long Term Illness Scheme. This scheme is administered by the Health Service Executive (HSE), under Section 59 of the Health Act 1970. The Long

Treatment Benefit Scheme:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/disability_and_illness/treatment_benefit_scheme.html The Treatment Benefit Scheme is run by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) and provides dental, optical and aural services to qualified people. The Treatment Benefit Scheme is available to insured workers, the self-employed and retired people who have the required number of PRSI contributions. Under the

Free Nappy Scheme:

https://www.lrpsychologyservices.com/free-nappy-scheme This arrangement is hard to get information on and seems to vary from county to county. The main benefit is parents can get nappies for free if they have a child with special needs. You can only access the scheme when your child reaches the age of 3 or

Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme:

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/housing_grants_and_schemes/warmer_homes_scheme.html The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme aims to improve the energy efficiency and warmth of homes owned by people on low incomes. It is operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).Full details of the scheme are on the SEAI’s website. The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme provides funding

Super Valu: Autism Friendly Shopping

Super Valu: Autism Friendly Shopping Super Valu Website At SuperValu our ambition is to build more inclusive communities across Ireland. Our work with AsIAm and Middletown Centre for Autism has opened our eyes to what we can do to ensure we use our unique position in the heart of Irish

Àirc Midlands:

Àirc Midlands: Àirc Midlands Website Àirc Midlands is a voluntary run group set up to support children with additional needs and those within their support circle. It is one of very few umbrella groups that covers all forms of additional needs or long term illness and provides its support in response

Irish Wheelchair Association: Assisted Living Services

Assisted Living Services: Assisted Living Services IWA Services The largest of IWA’s service areas is the Assisted Living Service which provides the service of a personal assistant to individuals with physical and sensory disabilities. These services assist individuals in their homes and communities facilitating community participation, access to education, employment