New Service in the area: Muscular Dystrophy Ireland

Muscular Dystrophy Ireland

Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI) is a voluntary organization, which was established in 1972 by a small group of people in the west of Ireland to support families who had a member with muscular dystrophy. Since then it has grown considerably and it now has a membership of over 580 members and a network of branches throughout Ireland. MDI’s primary objective is to provide information and support for people and their families who are affected by muscular dystrophy and allied neuromuscular conditions.

Muscular dystrophy is the collective name for a range of neuromuscular conditions, which are characterized by the progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles. It can affect adults and children. Some forms arise at birth or in childhood, others may not manifest themselves until later in life. Each type of muscular dystrophy arises from a different genetic mutation or deletion which is inherited from one or both parents, or is due to a spontaneous mutation. This means that there are many families who have more than one member with the condition.

There is no cure for muscular dystrophy but there have been huge advances in increasing the quality of life for people with the condition and scientists around the world are working hard to develop new treatments.

MDI provides support to individuals and families to assist them to live an independent life of their own choosing. Family Support Workers and Youth / Respite Workers work throughout Ireland and national supports including information and research, transport, respite, fundraising and PR are coordinated from MDI’s new Head Office in Chapelizod, Dublin 20. This building also houses a fully accessible apartment which is available for short term breaks for individuals and families.

For more information please contact:

Muscular Dystrophy Ireland

75 Lucan Road

Chapelizod

Dublin 20

Tel: 01 6236414

Fax: 01 6208663

Email: info@mdi.ie

Web: http://www.mdi.ie/

Fetac Level 5 in Community Development MAJOR AWARD

Are you living in Ballyfermot, Cherry Orchard or Chapelizod?

Are you currently working either paid or voluntary with a community group/organization?

Do you want to get back to learning?

Do you have a strong interest in what happens in your community?

If you answered YES, then come along to one of the following information sessions;

When: Tuesday, 21^st June

Where: 4 Drumfinn Park

Time: 7pm – 8pm

OR

When: Thursday, 23^rd June

Where: 4 Drumfinn Park

Time: 11.15am – 12.15pm

This course is accredited by Fetac Level 5 and will commence in September 2011.

Deadline for sending in your application forms is the 1^st July.

This course is organized by Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Partnership and will be delivered by the Community Action Network.

For more information and an application form call Catherine on 8989165

Text: 086 6695743

Email: clane@ballyfermotpartnership.ie

Local Childcare Resource Service – Dublin South Central

 Local Childcare Resource Service – Dublin South Central

The former Childcare Information Bureau located in Crumlin Village has relocated to Ballyfermot. The service is now called the Local Childcare Resource Service (LCRS) and is part of the support structure provided by the Dublin City Childcare Committee. The LCRS provides information for parents, childcare workers and service provdiers, childminders and students on childcare related issues specifically to the Dublin South Central area, including Chapelizod, Ballyfermot, Cherry Orchard, Crumlin, Bluebell, Drimnagh, Walkinstown, Kimmage Rialto, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Dolphin’s Barn, South Circular Road, The Coombe, parts of Harold's Coss and Terenure.

The LCRS provides the following supports:

Childcare Providers and Childcare workers:

·         Support with setting up a new childcare service

·         Training workshop sand information on Accredited training

·         Networks to meet other people working in childcare

·         Information and support on Government funding programmes

·         Information and support on childcare issues e.g. HR, Legislation, Governance, Child Protection, Sustainability

·         Childcare books and resources available for reference in the LCRS

Parents/Carers/Guardians:

·         Information on Government funded childcare places

·         Support with choosing childcare services for your child

·         Lists of local childcare services, including full-day care, Childminders, sessional playgroups and pre-schools and schools

·         Parent networks and information workshops on relevant topics. Eg. Behaviour management

·         Publications on relevant childcare issues and services for parents

·         List of local Parent and Toddler Groups

·         Support with parent and toddler groups with applications for funding

Childminders

·         Assistance when setting up a childminding service, including  support visits to the home by a Childminding Advisory Officer

·         Ongoing support for established childminding services

·         Guidance in record keeping and developing policies

·         Mutual support through a local network of childminders

For more information, support or advice, contact Fiona Hassett

Phone: 01-8989166
Mobile: 087-2515262
Fax: 01-6230922
Email: childcare@ballyfermotpartnership
Web: www.childcareonline.ie

Information on local businesses, services and happenings...

Support Your Local Area

For further information on where to find local businesses and services:

 www.ballyfermotpartnership.ie

OR

www.ballyfermotchapelizodpartnership.blogspot.com

OR

For a list of local businesses : www.d10business.ie

OR

For all that’s going on in your area: www.ballyfermot.ie

Craft Market - July 22nd 2011