GP Visit Card: If you do not qualify for a medical card you may be eligible for a GP visit card. A GP visit card allows you to visit a participating family doctor for free. Unless you have a medical card or a GP visit card, visits to GPs are not free.
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
Wards of Court: When a person becomes unable to manage their assets because of mental incapacity, an application can be made to the courts for them to become a Ward of Court. The court must make a decision as to whether they are capable of managing their own property for
Legal Arrangements for Incapacity: Introduction: There may be many reasons why you are unable to deal with your affairs. For example, you may be physically unable to collect your pension or you may acquire an illness or disability that limits your ability to make decisions. If you become incapable of
Going Abroad or on Holidays and Social Welfare Payments: You can get certain Irish social welfare payments and live in another country. You can also continue to get certain social welfare payments if you are on holiday abroad for a specific period of time or if you are getting medical
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