Care facility for people with disabilities officially opens in Laois
Nua Healthcare Services has officially opened Somerville in Portlaoise
A new residential care facility for people with intellectual disabilities and mental health conditions has officially opened in Portlaoise.
Nua Healthcare Services has officially opened its newest Designated Centre, Somerville, in Portlaoise.
This centre will accommodate adults with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder and will aim to provide high-quality, person-centred residential supports within a modern and welcoming environment.
Nua Healthcare Services said that Somerville represents their continued commitment to developing specialist residential supports that enable individuals to live fulfilling lives within their local communities while receiving tailored support through a human rights-based, person-centred approach.
The new service has been designed to provide a safe, comfortable, and homely environment that supports the individual needs of each resident while encouraging community inclusion and connection.
Commenting on the opening, Noel Dunne, Chief Executive Officer at Nua Healthcare Services, said: “The opening of this new Designated Centre marks another important step in Nua’s continued development of high-quality residential services across Ireland.
“This home has been carefully designed to provide a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can receive person-centred care while being supported to live meaningful and fulfilling lives within their community. I would like to thank all those involved in the planning, development and delivery of this centre, as well as the local community for their support.”
JJ Carey, Chief Operating Officer for Intellectual Disability Services at Nua Healthcare Services, added: “We are delighted to officially open Somerville and to further expand our services within County Laois.
“This new Designated Centre will provide individuals with a high standard of care and support within a warm, welcoming home environment while also ensuring they remain connected to their local community.”
Laois TD Sean Fleming attended the official opening of the service and welcomed the development within the local community.
“I am delighted to visit Nua Healthcare’s new designated centre and to see first-hand the exceptionally high standard of the home and the environment that has been created,” Deputy Fleming said at the opening.
“It is clear that considerable thought has gone into ensuring the centre is welcoming, modern and well-equipped, while also providing a comfortable and supportive setting for the individuals who will live there. Developments like this are an important part of ensuring people can access high-quality care and support in a home that promotes dignity, independence and quality of life.”