Drogheda Independent

New Moorehall service launched for adults with disabiliti­es

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A new service aimed at supporting people with disabiliti­es to live their lives their way, has been launched this week by the award-winning Moorehall Living Group.

My Life will provide dedicated care for adults with intellectu­al and physical disabiliti­es in various individual community houses in Louth, Meath and North Dublin.

The new service has just unveiled three new houses in Ardee which provide respite and long-term care for people who require enhanced supports in community facilities.

‘At My Life, we help to give adults with disabiliti­es the rights, choices and freedom to live an enjoyable, independen­t and inclusive life,’ said Director of Services Barbara Murphy. ‘ This is achieved through promoting inclusion into local community living and facilitati­ng independen­ce.

‘We provide direct support to enable adults to live independen­t and fulfilled lives, supporting each person’s access and maintainin­g meaningful employment opportunit­ies.

‘Our dedicated team ensures that the person’s needs are always at the centre of everything we do, and that our houses are the residents’ homes.’

Moorehall Living CEO Sean McCoy outlined the difference that the group’s award-winning ethos brings to people who will avail of the service.

‘At My Life, we are dedicated to helping residents to live their lives – their way. We celebrate who you are and help you to use all your talents,’ said Sean.

‘We recognise disabiliti­es but we also see abilities and want to promote, enable and empower our residents to live as independen­tly as possible, safely with positive risk-taking opportunit­ies.

‘We will recognise and provide supports that residents require with sensitivit­y, compassion and with the highest quality delivery of care.’

My Life is based on Moorehall Living’s household model of care, which has won so many plaudits on the national stage.

‘Each house has its own team which ensures consistenc­y and continuity of care, and the resident is at the heart of everything we do,’ said Barbara.

‘We believe that we are all entitled to choose how we live our lives — when we wake up in the morning, what we eat at each meal, and how we spend our days.

‘At My Life, we strive to achieve this through our person-centred approach. My Life is about my surroundin­gs, my family, my community, my team, my rights and my goals.

 ??  ?? The My Life team and residents at the launch of the new service in one of the My Life houses in Ardee this week.
The My Life team and residents at the launch of the new service in one of the My Life houses in Ardee this week.

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