Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017
1097. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date on the proposal submitted for consideration from a group (details supplied) in County Donegal; his plans to meet the group to discuss the outcome of their proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37844/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraCommunity Healthcare Organisation 1 has recently appointed a Service Manager for Children with Complex Care needs. The role includes conducting a "Determination of Need" which will look at the wide range of supports currently in place, and the new services required in the future, to support all children with complex needs across CHO 1.
The Determination of Need will be completed based on several factors which include clinical diagnosis, prognosis and clinical need identified by the multi-disciplinary teams supporting each child, which includes tertiary hospitals, regional hospitals and other services.
It is expected that the determination of need will be completed by the end of December 2017. A further meeting with Our Children’s Voice would be appropriate at that stage.
