The HSE have responded within the one week timeframe to the first emergency interim measure proposed by the Special Needs Parents Network at a meeting in Letterkenny last week.
Four measures were put forward in total, based on research conducted by the group which consulted parents of children with additional needs, healthcare professionals and schools.
Measure one will see a pathway for children in need of essential equipment from the HSE in the absence of therapies including splints, walkers and communication devices.
The HSE have committed to having senior physiotherapists to complete the reviews and adjustments for home based equipment for eligible children via overtime, beginning next week.
Jo Corkery of the Special Needs Parents Network says they are happy with this response so far:
