Based in the Midlands St. Hilda’s Services operates within a 20km radius of Athlone, benefiting in excess of 200 Adults and Children with Intellectual Disabilities and complex needs, and their families. St. Hilda’s Services is grant aided by HSE (Section 39)
The principles of person centered planning are embraced throughout the organisation and all planning within the St. Hilda’s Services is driven by the individuals and families who avail of our services.
St. Hilda’s Services is committed to providing a service that puts the choices of the people we support first, with all staff working in partnership with families and those we support.
Our approach for supporting a good life include.
- Exploring / Discovering / Listening / Observing (What are likes?)
- Things you notice – Skills / Assets.
- Support Person – need to understand their role.
- Support Person – a bridge to relationships not the relationship itself.
- What other connections can be created or supported?
- Can you match the skills / assets to an activity that leads to a role?
- Does the activity create a relationship in the life of a person?
- Consistent approach to activities to build confidence and relationships.
- Does the activity lead to a role for the individual?
- Communication with families re concerns – what would they advise?
- Do “WITH” instead of “DO FOR”.
Care, Dignity, Inclusion, Independence and Respect for everyone delivered with openness and integrity and inclusive of families and their needs.