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Cheshire Ireland
Central Office, Block 4, Bracken Business Park, Bracken Road, Sandyford
Industrial Estate, Dublin 18
Tel: (01) 297 4100 Fax: (01) 205 2060
Email: info@cheshire.ie Web: www.cheshire.ie
Works in partnership with the Health Service Executive to provide a range
of supported accommodation, respite and other services to adults with
physical disabilities. Its mission is to provide quality, person-centred services
which facilitate people with disabilities to live a life of their own choosing.
It operates 18 centres and a range of community-based services around
Ireland, employing almost 700 staff and serving over 330 people. It is
developing new community living services in Dublin and Cork, providing
trained staff and other supports to people living in the community.
Publications: Full list of publications available on website.
Childline
See Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Childminding Ireland
9 Bulford Business Campus, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow
Tel: (01) 287 8466, 9.00am – 5pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 287 8465
Email: info@childminding.ie Web: www.childminding.ie
National organisation for family day care in Ireland. Promotes high
standards in family day care through participation in all relevant national
forums and by offering a range of support to childminders and parents.
These supports include an information line and website, group insurance
scheme for self-employed childminders, comprehensive membership
pack for registered childminders, access to training (quality awareness
programme and distance learning), quarterly newsletters and more.
Publications: See website for details.
Children’s Leukaemia Research Project
Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7
Tel: (01) 873 5357 or (01) 834 6102, 9.30am – 1.30pm
Raises funds for research into childhood leukaemia. Supports and assists
those with leukaemia.
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