Hsemw Physiotherapist Senior Disability Service Fisiteiripeoir, Sinsearach

Healthcare services in Ireland are undertaking a significant reform in line with Government policy as envisioned in Sláintecare to ensure that the service delivery model and associated governance and management structures in Community Healthcare are fit for purpose to deliver high-quality, safe and effective care that meets the needs of the population and is delivered as close to home as possible.

In order to realise the benefits of Sláintecare and the future of healthcare in Ireland, there is a need for strong leadership and ownership at local level, bringing the relationship between primary care and specialist social care, mental health & acute hospital services, as well as advancing the health and wellbeing of the population, into a much more focused and integrated approach in each local area.

Ownership and responsibility for the provision of health and social services, through the life cycle is best placed within the communities that people live. Community Healthcare Networks, serving a community population of on average 50,000, are the fundamental unit of organisation for the delivery of services. When fully rolled out there will be 96 Community Healthcare Networks across the country.

The Physiotherapy Service for the WestClareChildren’s Disabilities Network Team – provides an interdisciplinary team-based approach to the management of children with disabilities with complex needs.