Irish Healthcare Centre Awards’ Post

🏠 "No Place Like Home" – A powerful CBS News report highlights the ongoing struggle for people with disabilities to stay out of institutions and live independently. This eye-opening piece sheds light on the critical need for better support systems and policies that prioritize home-based care. As we work to enhance homecare solutions at HHAeXchange, stories like these remind us of the impact and importance of our mission. Watch the full report here: https://ow.ly/gzxS50SpZNC

We at Medicare encourage individuals with disabilities to navigate life, proving that their abilities outweigh perceived limitations. Let resilience and determination be your guiding forces, transcending limitations to redefine what's possible. #internationaldayofpersonswithdisabilities #idpd #idpd2023 #MedicareHospitals #Miyapur #medak

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 To enhance the quality of palliative care for individuals with intellectual disabilities, ten specialized care services implemented six evidence-based tools. This resulted in an increased knowledge and awareness of palliative care policy and increased skills among #healthcare #professionals. Improving palliative care requires an approach that is specific to the context, flexible and involves all stakeholders. #researchforbettercare #palliativecare Yvonne de Man; Anke de Veer; Anneke Francke; Hille Voss 👉 𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆? 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔!

Day 14: Healthcare Access Access to healthcare is a basic human right. Let's discuss challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in accessing healthcare services and solutions to improve accessibility. #HealthcareAccess #DisabilityHealth

Do you work with people with learning disabilities? The NHS, in partnership with Down's Syndrome Association, Mencap, and Pathways Associates, has launched some fantastic resources to help spot the early signs of potentially life-threatening constipation. https://lnkd.in/ekP_ebtz #learningdisabilities #learningdisability #constipation #constipationrelief #nhs

Understanding ADLs: The Key to Independence 🌟 Swipe through to discover the six essential Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and learn why they are crucial in assessing the care needs of individuals, especially our seniors and those with disabilities.⬇️ #mycarefinders #mycarefinderseniortips #seniorcare

The Justice Department has proposed a rule under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to enhance access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for people with disabilities. MDE includes equipment like examination tables, weight scales, dental chairs, x-ray machines, and mammography equipment. Accessible MDE is crucial for equal medical care access, and the rule suggests technical standards for public entities, such as hospitals, to meet ADA obligations. The department aims to address complaints from individuals with disabilities who faced obstacles, like inaccurate weight measurements, due to inaccessible MDE. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3tNRaO1 #AmputeeCoalition #AmputeeStrong #Amputees #Amputee #LimbDifference #LimbLoss #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionMatters #NoAmputeeAlone #ADA #DisabilityRights #MedicalAccess #InclusiveHealthcare #MedicalEquipment #Accessibility #Healthcare

Breakthrough for better access to palliative care for people with disability The palliative care sector has welcomed news of a new faster NDIS pathway to better meet the needs of people living with disabilities and a terminal diagnosis. Full story ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gwX5sxwW #Palliativecare #Palliativecareqld #MattersOfLifeAndDeath

For clinicians involved with or interested in interventions related to mobility-related disabilities, there is a true and urgent need to set expectations and securely establish best practice criteria. DIRECTIONS Magazine Online: https://loom.ly/ZQK9eXc #inrrts #ctf #complexrehab

https://lnkd.in/eg4HmBJh Disturbing findings by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) reveal persistent and widespread risks compromising the safety of people with learning disabilities in English hospitals. Nearly one million adults are affected, and the tragic case of a 79-year-old highlights the urgent need for improved training, support, and consistent care. Let's prioritise the well-being of vulnerable patients and work towards ending these inequalities. #HealthcareEquality #LearningDisabilities #PatientSafety