New Laytown Adult Disability Day Service to open next year
THE former Laytown Health Centre is set to be transformed into a new Adult Disability Day Service providing up to 30 places for adults with disabilities from Meath and Louth.
The HSE has confirmed that the former health centre at Alverno Heights, which became vacant following the opening of the new Laytown/Bettystown Primary Care Centre in May 2024, will be redeveloped to provide much-needed community-based day supports.
Refurbishment works are already underway, with the new service expected to be ready for occupation in mid-2027, subject to construction timelines.
Once complete, the centre will provide approximately 30 full-time day placements for adults with disabilities living in the surrounding area.
The service will be operated by RehabCare under a long-term lease with the HSE and will be delivered in line with the HSE's New Directions policy, the national framework for adult disability day services.
The initiative is aimed at supporting adults with disabilities to develop skills, participate in community life and make choices about their future through person-centred, community-based supports.
The redevelopment forms part of the HSE's wider programme to expand adult disability day services and improve opportunities for adults with disabilities, including school leavers transitioning into adult services.
Commenting on the project, HSE Integrated Healthcare Area Manager for Louth and Meath, Paddy Clerkin, said reusing the former health centre would make the best use of an existing public building while expanding local disability services.
“By re-using the former Laytown Health Centre, we are creating additional local places for adults with disabilities while making the best use of existing public assets,” he said.
“This new service will support people to build skills, take part in community life and plan for their future, in line with our New Directions policy and our commitment to person-centred care.”
The refurbishment is being carried out by HSE Estates, with funding provided through the HSE Estates Sustainable Infrastructure Office as part of the Dublin and North East Climate Plan. Design costs are being funded by the HSE Day Opportunities National Office.
As part of the redevelopment, the HSE is also planning improvements to the outdoor and garden areas to maximise accessibility and promote health and wellbeing, subject to available funding.
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