Finian McGrath
Question:376. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will support a matter (details supplied) in relation to a paediatric home nursing care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43019/14]
View answerTuesday, 11 November 2014
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The Jack and Jill Foundation is part of a range of services provided to families of children with life limiting conditions. Many children availing of services provided by the Jack and Jill also avail of other specialist hospital based and community based health supports and disability services. The Health Service Executive's Disability Services provide annual funding to the Jack and Jill Foundation under Section 39 of the Health Act 2004. In 2014, the Foundation received funding of just over €630,000 which is approximately 20% of Jack and Jill's overall annual expenditure.
The Jack and Jill Foundation offers a care package to families in respect of palliative and respite care nursing. This funding is provided to the family following the assessment by a member of their home nursing care team.
There are a number of children in the Health Service Executive (HSE) North Dublin region that have reached the age of 4 and need now to move on from the Jack and Jill Foundation. The HSE is working with the families to identify the needs of these families in terms of resources required and availability of qualified, experienced staff. The children and their families will continue to receive support from the Jack and Jill Foundation pending the outcome of HSE enquiries. The HSE will contact the families to make them aware of the situation.
Question No. 377 answered with Question No. 370.