HSE Resources
HSE Health App
The HSE Health App is a secure way to:
• access HSE information
• find Health Services
• keep and find personal health information
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visit:
and search for: HSE Health App
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My Medicines List
My Medicines List is a form that lists all the medicines and supplements patients are prescribed. The My Medicines List can be printed from:
or patients can ask for a copy at their local pharmacy.
Home Support Service for Older People
Aims to support older people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible and to support informal carers.
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For more information
visit:
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and search for: Home Support for Older People
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Fair Deal Scheme
The Fair Deal Scheme is a government-funded nursing home support programme where individuals contribute a means-tested, fixed amount toward long-term care costs, and the HSE pays the remaining balance.
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For more information
visit:
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and search for: Fair Deal Scheme
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Older People Services
To find details of all the Older People Services provided where you live, visit:
and search for: Older People Services
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Health Promotion
Health Promotion
For an extensive range of health promotion publications
visit:
Advocacy
Safeguarding Ireland​
Safeguarding Ireland promotes safeguarding of adults who may be vulnerable, to protect them from all forms of abuse by persons,
organisations and institutions
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Email: info@safeguardingireland.org
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Sage Advocacy
Sage Advocacy is the National Advocacy Service for Older people. It works to ensure that people have easy access to information, support, independent advocacy and safeguarding
services in all settings.
Phone: 01 536 7330
Email: info@sageadvocacy.ie
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Decision Support Service
The Decision Support Service provide a servicefor people who need support to make certain decisions (such as where you live, medical
treatment options etc.). This includes people who would like to plan ahead for the future.
Phone: 01 211 9750
Email: queries@decisionsupportservice.ie
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Community Supports
Alone
ALONE is a National Organisation that enables older people to age at home and also provides:
• Telephone Support & Befriending Services
• Assistive Technology
• Social Prescription
• Support Coordination
​Referrals to ALONE can be made through an online referral
form available at:
or through:
the National Support and Referral Line: 0818 222 024
Alzheimer's Society of Ireland
The ASI works across the country in the heart of local communities, providing dementia-specific services and supports and advocating for the rights and needs of all people living with
dementia and their carers.
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National Helpline Service: 1800 341 341
(Open 6 days a week)
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COPD Support Ireland
COPD Support Ireland is the national charity supporting people living with COPD and their carers, uniting local support groups across
Ireland to provide advocacy and assistance.
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General Enquiries: 01 539 2181
visit:
Email: info@copd.ie
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Family Carers Ireland
Family Carers Ireland benefit the community by supporting the health and wellbeing of family carers and those for whom they care.
National Careline Service: 1800 240 724
(Mon – Thurs: 9am to 5:30pm)
(Fri: 9am to 5pm)
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Age Friendly Homes
The Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme aims to support older people to live in their own home with dignity and independence for as long as possible.
Phone: 046 924 8899
Email: healthyagefriendlyhomes@meathcoco.ie
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Asthma Society of Ireland
The national representative body for people
with asthma strives to be the authentic voice of
the 450,000 people with asthma in Ireland,
representing their views and interests with
policy and change makers at all levels.
Asthma Advice Line: 1800 445 464
Care Alliance Ireland
Care Alliance Ireland work with organisations to provide better information and supports to family carers, providing opportunities for collaboration on family carer initiatives.
National Careline Service: 01 874 7776
Email: info@carealliance.ie
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Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental Health
Below is a website with information and advice about mental health and wellbeing including services and supports available to you.
Confidential Helpline: 1800 111 888​
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visit:
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Social Prescribing
Social Prescribers link people into local community-based activities and supports to help maintain positive mental health and wellbeing.
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Samaritans
Samaritans is a charity in Ireland offering emotional support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to anyone who is in distress, lonely, struggling to cope or feeling suicidal.
Free phone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
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Citizens Information
Citizens Information Ireland is Ireland's national, free, and independent public information service, providing comprehensive, easy-to- understand advice on social services, entitlements, and rights.
visit:
National Phone Service: 0818 07 4000