Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 March 2017
200. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if care managed units are obliged to accept maximum dependency patients when a bed is available; the recourse a family has that is refused a bed due to the level of dependency of the patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12264/17]
View answerThe Nursing Homes Support Scheme is a system of financial support for people who require long-term nursing home care. Anyone who is assessed as requiring long-term nursing home care can avail of the scheme, regardless of age. Individuals can choose any public, voluntary or approved private nursing home. However, in order for financial support to be provided, the home must have an available bed and, not least in the person's interests, be able to cater for the person's particular needs. The local Nursing Homes Support Office can advise an applicant and/or their family on the options that are available to them.
