Jim Mitchell
Ceist:99 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the number of dedicated respite care beds for physically disabled people under the age of 65 years in each health board area; and if he will list each facility available.
Written Answers. - Respite Care Data.
The information requested by the Deputy is set out hereunder.
|
Health Board |
Name of Centre |
No. of Beds |
|
Eastern |
Cuan Aoibheann, Phoenix Park |
32 |
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St. Colman's Hospital, Rathdrum |
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Wicklow District Hospital |
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St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy |
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Baltinglass District Hospital |
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Cara Cheshire Home, Phoenix Park |
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Barrett Cheshire Home, Dublin 2 |
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Richmond Cheshire Home, Monkstown |
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Ardeen Cheshire Home, Co. Wicklow |
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MS Care Centre, Rathgar |
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Midland |
Clochan House, Tullamore |
4 |
|
Mid-Western |
None |
None |
|
North Eastern |
None |
None |
|
North Western |
Community Hospitals (15 locations) |
The number varies according to demand levels |
|
South Eastern |
None |
None |
|
Southern |
Abode, Cork |
10 |
|
Western |
Sacred Heart Home, Castlebar |
6 |
|
District Hospital, Swinford |
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District Hospital, Ballina |
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D'Alton House, Claremorris |
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Plunkett Home, Boyle |
In addition to the dedicated beds for persons with a physical disability outlined above such persons are also provided with respite care in various hospitals and homes from within the normal bed complement.