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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (25 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (25 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) is a system of financial support for those in need of long-term nursing home care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their income and assets while the State pays the balance of the cost. The Scheme aims to ensure that long-term nursing home care is accessible and affordable for everyone and that people are cared for in the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: Significant funding of €1.15 million was allocated by Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Helen McEntee to the HSE Community Healthcare Organisation Kerry/Cork to allow for the opening of Deer Lodge Mental Health Unit. This funding announcement was made in December. Work is now underway on the recruitment of staff and on commissioning the building to allow for the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: Government policy is to promote care in the community for older people so that they can continue to live in their own homes for as long as possible and long-term nursing care should be a last resort after home support and other community based supports have been exhausted. However, the main statutory scheme for older people is the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, which provides for a system of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: I am aware of the documentary referred to and the issues raised, and would like to assure the Deputy that help is available to anyone who may need additional assistance in applying for support under the Fair Deal Scheme, and work on implementing improvements is well underway. The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) is a system of financial support for those in need of long-term nursing home...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: Government policy is to promote care in the community for older people so that they can continue to live in their own homes for as long as possible and long-term nursing care should be a last resort after home support and other community based supports have been exhausted. However, the main statutory scheme for older people is the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), which provides for a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospice Services Provision (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) is a system of financial support for those in need of long-term nursing home care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their income and assets while the State pays the balance of the cost. The Scheme aims to ensure that long-term nursing home care is accessible and affordable for everyone and that people are cared for in the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: The National Positive Ageing Strategy (NPAS), published on 24 April 2013, provides a framework for cooperation to address age-related policy and service delivery across Government and society in the years ahead. The Strategy is intended to promote older people’s health and well being so that older people can continue to contribute to social, economic, cultural and family life in their...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy Implementation (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: The aim of the Irish National Dementia Strategy which was published in December 2014 is to improve dementia care so that people with dementia can live well for as long as possible, can have services and supports delivered in the best way possible, and can ultimately die with dignity. The Strategy emphasises that most people with dementia live in their own communities and can continue to live...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (24 Jan 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.