Programme: Sligo
WHO Theme: Community Support and Health Services, Respect and Social Inclusion, Social Participation
Funding Stream: HSE Covid Funding
Resources Required: Community Support, Financial, Paid Staff, Services, Volunteer Staff
Cost: 5000 – 10000
Status: Ongoing
Description
Additional Home Support provided to support family carers who were unable to care for their relatives due to COVID. Day Care at Home provided when Day Services were closed. Supporting Alzheimers, Sligo Leader and other Community groups with the supply of Activity Packs for use in the home. Additional Meals on Wheels provided.
Aim of Initiative
Who is it aimed at
Older people.
Steps critical to success
- Partnership working with Community & Voluntary Sector
- Communication
- Buy in from all parties
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- COVID restrictions
- Communication
- Staff working remotely
Outcomes / Benefits
- Older People able to stay at home
- Reduced isolation
- Reduced admission to hospital and early discharge
Evaluation / Report:
KPIs reported on Day Care at Home, Increase on Meals on Wheels, Activity Packs reported by Community & Voluntary.
Contact:
Website:
www.hse.ie | www.sligoleader.com | www.ldco.ie | www.alzheimer.ie