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
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
: Target Group/Problems Addressed: C.B.T. can be used in the treatment of many mental health problems such as; depression, anxiety, personality, anorexia, bulimia, addictions, post traumatic stress, and psychotic disorders How does a person access this therapy? Usually the person will be referred by their treating psychiatrist, psychologist or key worker. What is involved?
Behavior Therapy: Who does this therapy help? This method of therapy would be offered to clients experiencing anxiety related problems e.g panic disorders, agoraphobia. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It is also useful with people suffering with mild-moderate depression. How does a person access this therapy?
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