Written Answers Nos. 499-511
499. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list for home care packages in each LHO area in tabular form; and the number waiting zero to three months, three to six months, six to 12 months and 12 months plus respectively. [54108/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
500. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of transitional care beds being provided to all acute hospitals to support older persons moving to long-stay care or requiring convalescence. [54109/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra508. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of persons being supported through transitional care in alternative care settings. [54117/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra509. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in acute hospitals approved for transitional care to move to alternative care settings. [54118/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 500, 508 and 509 together.
As these are service matters I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
501. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the multi-divisional group to progress the implementation of the national carers’ strategy. [54110/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
502. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the carers' need assessment tool tested for implementation in 2017 through the SAT project. [54111/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra506. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the development of a carers' needs assessment; and if it will be progressed through the SAT project in 2017. [54115/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 502 and 506 together.
As these are service matters I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
503. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the work of the HSE multi-divisional review group to review respite services to determine the requirements for respite care and identify the gaps in service provision; and the gaps identified for each CHO, in tabular format. [54112/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.
The Programme for Partnership Government states that the Government wishes to provide more accessible respite care to facilitate full support for people with a disability.
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
504. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the HSE multi-divisional group review of the progress of the recommendations of the home solutions report on Telecare services; and the action taken as a result of the review. [54113/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs these are service matters I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
505. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the HSE policy and guidelines for the early identification of carers. [54114/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
507. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the CHOs that have established residents' councils, family forums, service user panels or equivalent in social care, in tabular form. [54116/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.
510. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the policy changes undertaken by St Columcille's Hospital with regard to the number of inquiries to private and voluntary nursing homes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54123/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly.
511. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the details for both Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin and Temple Street Children’s University Hospital of the number of spinal fusion patients currently waiting less than four months, four to eight months and more than eight months for treatment, in tabular form; and if the same information will be provided for other spinal patients. [54124/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
