Progressing Disability Services
PDS is a significant change programme for the provision of therapeutic services for children from birth to 18 years of age. It is being rolled out nationally by the HSE in partnership with its funded voluntary organisations. PDS will
Provide a clear pathway and fairer access to services for all children with a disability.
Make the best use of available resources for the benefit of children and their families
Ensure effective teams working in partnership with families and with education staff to support children with a disability to reach their full potential.
PDS requires pooling together all resources, including staff, facilities and equipment, from the different voluntary agencies and the HSE providing specialist children’s disability services, in order to set up Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs). A CDNT comprises a team of health and social care professionals who will provide services for a specific geographical area.
Contact information for Children’s Disability Network Teams can be found here
International Protection Information & Resources
The South Dublin Community Response Forum provides information on local supports available to refugees and displaced persons living in South Dublin County.
Updates on services available in South Dublin County can be found on the Community Response Forum Facebook page.
Irish Government Central Information Access point
For information on how to access all supports, including accommodation, social welfare, education and health care
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