National recognition for Carlow as centre for disability services praised for great practice by HIQA

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) published 26 inspection reports on designated centres for people with disabilities this week.

HIQA inspects against the regulations and standards, which apply to residential services for people with disabilities in Ireland.

Of these 26 inspections, inspectors found a generally good level of compliance with the regulations and standards in 12 centres operated by a number of providers including; St John of God Community Services CLG, Stewarts Care Limited, Sunbeam House Services CLG, The Cheshire Foundation in Ireland, The Rehab Group, and Waterford Intellectual Disability Association CLG.

A centre in Carlow was highlighted as an example of good practice observed by inspectors.

At a centre in Carlow operated by The Cheshire Foundation in Ireland, residents were complimentary about the care they received. Residents spoke about how their days were filled with activities both at home and in their community. Residents also spoke about how their rights were promoted at the centre, and how, if they were unhappy, they could make a complaint to staff.