We have a state-of-the-art facility at the National Centre for Hereditary Coagulation Disorders. There is ongoing communication between the centre and the Irish Haemophilia Society in relation to the management of haemophilia. A person centred service where the voice of the consumer is a key factor in shaping the services provided is a pivotal aspect of service development. Services at the centre include genetic counselling and testing, dental surgery, orthopaedic surgery and care of patients with HIV and hepatitis C. A full-time psychologist post has been approved as well as a full-time clinical specialist for physiotherapy. A social worker is also in place. The centre provides a single tiered system, with a walk-in service 24 hours a day, seven days a week for patients with haemophilia and related disorders. There is also a same day or next working day service for semi-urgent new referrals. The average waiting time for seeing patients is three months for routine referrals, which is likely to decrease with the addition of the recently appointed consultant. My Department is in consultation with consultant haematologists around the country and the Irish Haemophilia Society to ensure services adhere to the highest standards of quality and that there is optimal co-ordination of services.