Deirdre Lennon
Fundraising & Corporate Affairs Manager, Cheshire Ireland
Empowering individuals with disabilities and support needs is vital for independent living. Discover how one organisation provides personalised care and fosters community integration across Ireland.
Established in Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow in 1961, Cheshire Ireland provides a range of services to people with physical, sensory and neurological conditions who often have complex and high support needs. These include acquired brain injury, percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy fed, tracheostomy requirements and rare disease management.
Meeting support needs across Ireland
Our vision is to support people to live their best possible life and provide individualised support to promote wellbeing, independence and quality of life for all who use our services.
We support people with everyday tasks, such as to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability. We work to ensure they integrate into their community, attend appointments (including medical or hair appointments), engage in social outings and pursue hobbies — everything they wish to do.
Where we operate with an experienced team
As a national organisation, we currently provide services to over 275 people in their homes, residential centres, supported accommodation and respite facilities. We operate in Dublin, Kildare, Cork, Galway, Wexford, Limerick, Donegal, Kerry, Carlow, Waterford, Sligo and Mayo.
Our staff include care support workers, staff nurses, clinical nurse managers, cleaners, social workers, maintenance workers and more.
We support people with everyday tasks,
such as to live, learn and work as
independently as they choose,
whatever their ability.
How to get involved in supporting others
Get involved by volunteering, donating, signing up for an event (such as mini-marathons) or running your own event, such as coffee mornings or bake sales. You can also make a lasting difference in someone’s life by considering leaving a legacy to us. It is simple, and details are on cheshire.ie/giftsinwills.
How to access support services
Should you or someone you care for wish to access support or residential placement in any of our services, the first point of contact is your local HSE Disability Services Office.
We support people who are aged between 18 years and 65 years (on date of admission) who have complex disabilities including, but not limited to, cerebral palsy; multiple sclerosis; spina bifida/hydrocephalus; stroke; and acquired brain injury.
For more information: cheshire.ie/service-access
