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Galway Cheshire House
Contact Details
| Manager: | Colin McIlrath |
|---|---|
| Address: | Curragrean, Merlin Park, Galway |
| Tel: | 091 771 762 |
| Fax: | 091 764 349 |
| Email: | colin.mcilrath@cheshire.ie |
About
Cheshire House in Galway is located on the outskirts of the city, near Merlin Park, less than 5 miles to the east of the city centre. It opened in 1996 and was purpose-built to provide accommodation and support to 10 adults with physical/sensory disabilities and a range of support needs. Galway Cheshire is now part of a new community environment, with recent housing and retail outlets developing in the area.
Facilities
- 10 self-contained apartments, pleasantly situated around an enclosed courtyard, each with an open-plan design accommodating a sleeping area, living/kitchen area and bathroom.
- Several multipurpose rooms, including large sitting room, dining room, kitchen and physiotherapy room - for the benefit of all service users.
- Lounge with television, computer workstations and Internet access.
Services Available
- 24-hour care and support available from trained staff, including housing services.
- Support staff assist all service users with personal care as required.
Community Links
- Regular contact with other local service providers, including the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) and MS Society.
- Community groups have access to the communal lounge for recreation and planned events.
- All Cheshire services, in Ireland and worldwide, aspire to operate in keeping with the Cheshire ethos and in line with today’s standards for rights-based disability services.
- In particular, Cheshire services aim to listen carefully to people with disabilities and to try to meet the expectations of people using our services.
