Nua Healthcare recently lodged a planning application to Laois County Council for 6 independent living
cabins on our site in Portlaoise.Taliesin, a semi independent complex is a six acre site on the border of Portlaoise town.
Each cabin has been designed to cater for 1 individual in a studio apartment type layout. Each cabin will be wheelchair accessible throughout, have a spacious bedroom, bathroom and kitchen / living space.The cabins are purpose designed to accommodate individuals with Asperger Syndrome who wish to make a clear transition toward independent living .
Residents of the cabins will be supported by Nua Healthcare staff who will be stationed in the central medium support unit. Cabins provide ample space to and opportunity for individuals to live independently whilst having tailored supports on call to assist with any difficulties. An educational
program has been purpose developed to support each individual in making the step toward independent living. Several of Nua Healthcares existing service users are engaged in this program and are already making the transition into the base Taliesin facility We would hope over time that they will then make the transfer into the Independent living cabins.Based on the success of this program, we hope to eventually acquire an apartment / housing in the local town to provide a clear transition though our service from high support to discharge.We are very excited about this new development and feel it will be a flagship service unparalleled in Independent living for people with Autism. Find out more by visiting http://www.nuahealthcare.ie
Nua Healthcare
Chapel View Lodge Gormanstown
Kilcullen Co Kildare
Ireland
Phone: + 045 481661
Fax: + 045 481664
Email - iinfo@nuahealthcare.ie