Children’s Disability Service
Hazel House provides respite care for Children with severe neurological impairment and complex medical needs. Hazel House has 5 single occupancy bedrooms.
Our mission for our Children’s Disability Respite Service is:
- To provide a Community of Care that delivers evidence-based, personalised services to children with complex care needs and complex disabilities.
- To advance the development and delivery of services to children with complex care needs and complex disabilities through advocacy, research and education.
- To support the children in our care to reach their full potential.
- To deliver exemplar, holistic care; within a dynamic culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence.
We have successfully transitioned from our 2019-2023 Strategic Plan ‘Growing a Community of Care’ to our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan ‘Extending our Community of Care’. This evolution marks a shift from growth to extension. Our core objectives focus on maximising the impact of Children’s Disability respite services by:
- Developing and implementing a Model of Care for Respite for children with medical complexity.
- Raising the internal and external profile of our Children’s Disability Respite Service.
- Expanding the catchment area of Children’s Disability Respite Service from three Community Healthcare Organisations (CHO’s) to three Health Regions to increase occupancy for children with medical complexity.
These objectives reflect our determination to make every day better for those in our care through the provision of high-quality, clinical and social care, in an environment that promoters inclusion, having fun and making the most of every moment.
Respite and Crisis Care support is provided to children with severe neurological impairments and complex medical needs. Referrals are accepted from Families or Health Care Professionals, all referrals must have consent from a guardian and accompanying updated medical reports. You can download our respite and crisis care support referral form below.
The Children's Disability Service is a Registered Service for Children and Adults with Disabilities with the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). Inspection Reports can be located on HIQA under The Children's Sunshine Home.
