THE National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) in Dun Laoghaire is submitting a planning application to replace the existing beds and therapy services on campus.
Recently the NRH invited local councillors to an information evening at which the hospital design team presented an overview of the new facility.
Cllr Deirdre Donnelly (Ind) who was present on the night said:
“I am delighted that there is a move to replace the existing beds and therapy services on the NHR campus.
“This new development will increase the standard of accommodation and care for the hospital’s patients, many of whom require long-term care and rehabilitation.
“As a former media professional, I have covered many stories in the past dealing with disability issues and the whole rehabilitation process plays such an important role in integrating those affected back into society.
“This new development will play a vital role for those who require complex specialist services having acquired a disability through illness or trauma.
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Cllr Donnelly added:
“I am particularly pleased that the whole concept of independent living and re-integration into the home and workplace will play such a large part in the overall plan.
“The best treatment and rehabilitation process for someone with an acquired disability is paramount but the follow-up care and re-integration process following discharge is equally as important.
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