A date has been set for the resumption of day services for older people in Carndonagh, five years since they were halted due to Covid-19.
The HSE has announced that Carndonagh Day Services will resume on 14th April in the Spraoi agus Sport facility. It will operate on a two day per week basis, Monday and Tuesday.
The news was warmly welcomed by Councillor Ciaran Brogan, chair of the Regional Health Forum West.
Cllr Brogan said it is a positive development, while also noting an update that the Primary Care Centre in Carndonagh is proceeding to the appraisal stages.
Transport has been arranged to assist people in attending the new day services centre from 14th April. The day service will operate between 10am and 3.30pm and it is anticipated that between 10 – 15 people will attend per day.
The health forum was told that activities in the day service will be based on “What Matters to Me” which is a document for older persons to fill out that enables Health care staff to plan care/activities, based on the individuals’ preferences. From the day care perspective, the information from the attendees will allow day care staff to plan a schedule of activities from their preferences. Referrals for the service are through local Public Health Nursing.
