Written answers
Tuesday, 20 February 2018
Department of Health
Disabilities Assessments
Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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378. To ask the Minister for Health if there have been changes to the assessment of needs process specifically that it would no longer include a specific diagnosis; if full assessments are no longer being carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8556/18]
Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The 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.
Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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379. To ask the Minister for Health if there have been changes to the assessment of needs process; if assessment officers are being instructed to issue a service report without a full assessment; if so, the reason this instruction has been given and by whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8557/18]
Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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The 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.
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