Written Answers Nos. 836-859
836. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list by local health office, LHO, at the end of February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to 17 years, and 18 and above, by category. [3615/20]
View answerAs this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
837. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy first time assessment waiting list by local health office, LHO, at the end of February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3616/20]
View answer838. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in Community Healthcare Organisation, CHO, 1 as at 29 February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3617/20]
View answer839. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list as at 29 February 2020 in Community Healthcare Organisation, CHO, 2; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3618/20]
View answer840. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in Community Healthcare Organisation, CHO, 3 as at 29 February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3619/20]
View answer841. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in Community Healthcare Organisation, CHO, 4 as at 29 February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3620/20]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 837 to 841, inclusive, together.
As the Deputy's questions relate to a service issue they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
842. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in Community Healthcare Organisation, CHO, 5 as at 29 February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3621/20]
View answer843. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in Community Healthcare Organisation, CHO, 6 as at 29 February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3622/20]
View answer844. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in Community Healthcare Organisation, CHO, 7 as at 29 February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3623/20]
View answer846. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in Community Healthcare Organisation, CHO, 9 as at 29 February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3625/20]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 842 to 844, inclusive, and 846 together.
As the Deputy's questions relate to a service matter they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
845. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the occupational therapy treatment waiting list in Community Healthcare Organisation, CHO, 8 as at 29 February 2020; the number waiting less than four months, from four to 12 months, and more than 12 months; and the number waiting aged 0 to four, five to 17, 18 to 64 and 65 plus, by category. [3624/20]
View answerAs this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
Question No. 846 answered with Question No. 842.
847. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office, LHO, area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care at the end of February 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 12 weeks, from 12 to 26 weeks, from 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [3626/20]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
848. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office, LHO, area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment in primary care at the end of February 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 12 weeks, from 12 to 26 weeks, from 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [3627/20]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
849. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office, LHO, area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care at the end of February 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 12 weeks, from 12 to 26 weeks, from 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [3628/20]
View answerAs this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
850. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units during 2019. [3629/20]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
851. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office, LHO, area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care at the end of February 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 12 weeks, from 12 to 26 weeks, from 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [3630/20]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
852. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office, LHO, area waiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care at the end of February 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 12 weeks, from 12 to 26 weeks, from 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [3631/20]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
853. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office, LHO, area waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care; and the number waiting less than 12 weeks, from 12 to 26 weeks, from 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [3632/20]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
854. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office, LHO, area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care; and the number waiting less than 12 weeks, from 12 to 26 weeks, from 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [3633/20]
View answerAs this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
855. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each local health office, LHO, area waiting for an oral health appointment in primary care at the end of February 2020 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 12 weeks, from 12 to 26 weeks, from 26 to 52 weeks and more than 52 weeks. [3634/20]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
857. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if further funding will be provided for staffing at a facility (details supplied) under the programme referred to in correspondence; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this rural centre is further from hospitals specialising in this treatment; if he will review correspondence attached as part of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3700/20]
View answerThe National Cancer Strategy 2017 – 2026 recommends;
‘Each designated cancer centre will establish a dedicated service to address the psychosocial needs of patients with cancer and their families. This will operate through a hub and spoke model, utilising the MDT approach, to provide equitable patient access’.
In reality, this means that the establishment of multi-disciplinary psycho-oncology teams in each of the cancer centres is required. These teams will deliver a comprehensive hospital-based clinical service and will also provide a community support function into community cancer support groups. The strategy emphasises the prioritisation of Psycho-Oncology and survivorship programmes as a core part of cancer care. It also recognises the vital importance of community cancer support.
The NCCP has submitted an application for funding for psychosocial community support and cancer survivorship programmes as part of the National Service Plan for 2020. The outcome of this application is imminent and has been prioritised by the Department of Health in their correspondence with the HSE. We are hopeful that we will receive funding towards this very important service. To date applications for funding have been received from 28 community cancer support centres and groups.
The NCCP has had on-going communication with community cancer support centres and groups who are key stakeholders in our endeavours to provide a comprehensive integrated hospital and community psychosocial support service for patients and their families. The NCCP are currently devising a set of standards for community cancer support centres and groups and an association will be created. If funding is available all applications will be considered on a co-funding model prioritising core services; information, psychological support and counselling and survivorship programmes.
858. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the outcome of the meeting with the HSE and medical personnel which took place before Christmas 2019 concerning the provision of paediatric palliative care in the south east, taking into account that no paediatric services are available for counties Wexford, Carlow and the south east at present; and if consideration will be given to providing this service to the families of sick children in the near future. [3701/20]
View answerIn December 2009 the Department of Health published Palliative Care for Children with Life Limiting Conditions: a National Policy. Containing 31 recommendations under 19 headings, the structures set out in the Policy are designed to meet the palliative care needs of children born with a life-limiting condition and their families across all care settings.
To respond to the increasing demand for palliative care services for children, the HSE, with co-funding from the Irish Hospice Foundation, established a Children’s Palliative Care Programme including three elements: a consultant post in Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin, an education programme, and the appointment of clinical nurse co-ordinators. A network of 11 clinical nurse co-ordinators is in place, with responsibility for ensuring that children being cared for at home by their families have access to co-ordinated and supportive services. A second consultant took up a position at Temple Street Children's Hospital in February 2019. The Children’s Hospital Group has agreed that both posts will be located in the new national children’s hospital when it opens. These services are available to children across the country, includng the south-east.
With regard to the Deputy's specific query, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
859. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health if the affirmation that Arden House, Wexford will be opened and operational at the end of March 2020 will be confirmed. [3702/20]
View answerAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
