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Waterford Cheshire Respite Services Since Waterford Cheshire first opened its doors in 2003 we have had a total of more than 100 people using our respite service. Many of those who use our service come back for regular breaks with us.
Guidelines Priority is given to applicants aged between 18 and 65 years who are resident in the HSE Southern region. Individual requests for specific dates are granted subject to availability. You are entitled to at least two breaks a year though specific circumstances may allow for more. Support workers are on duty 24 hours a day to provide your personal support needs. A nurse is on call between 8am and 4.30pm from Monday to Friday. You need to make your own transport arrangements from and to home. At present, respite users dine in their own apartments and supply their own food during their stay. Every effort is made to assist you with your shopping, subject to the availability of staff and our minibus. Facilities Available The inhouse newsletter 'Trumpet' is regularly available to everyone in the Centre and covers all planned events happening in the centre. Physiotherapy: Is provided by staff from Waterford Regional Hospital and arranged through the Cheshire nurse. It is available upstairs in our physiotherapy room. Meditation: Is available in the sitting room on Thursday evenings from 7.30 at a cost of €3.00 per person. Massage: Is held on Tuesday afternoons from 2.00pm in Room 14 upstairs and is available to permanent residents and respite users only. An appointment is necessary and a session costs €10. Art: Is held in the Activities Room on Tuesday mornings from 10am until noon. There is no charge and no prior appointment necessary. Day service: Is run by the Irish Wheelchair Association and held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11.00am to 3.30pm. A variety of activities is on offer but you're also welcome to come for the craic and some lunch. Respite survey March 2005 In 2005, after operating the respite service for nearly two years we decided to send out a questionnaire to each of the sixty-one people who had used the service so that we would have a clear idea of how well it was operating and what improvements we might make. Forty-one people returned completed survey forms and we now have an excellent idea of how well we are responding to needs. Of 41 respondents:
We are now looking at the replies in detail and we will take whatever action is needed to make sure that our service is second to none and that everyone who uses it is delighted they have done so. Booking Respite If you live within the Health Board region, have a physical disability, are aged between 18 and 65 years and wish to book a period of respite with us please contact: Nuala Kirwan, ag. Head of Care, Waterford Cheshire, John's Hill, Waterford. Tel: (051) 871993 ext 104
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We are now taking bookings for the year ahead on a once-off and regular pre-planned basis.
We give priority to those requiring emergency or crisis respite subject to availability.
