HSE Dublin and South East Media Release
27 January, 2025
The HSE’s Carlow/Kilkenny Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons (ICPOP) team are marking an important milestone in its development, as they move to a new home in Kilkenny.
Oriel House, located in Loughboy, Kilkenny, is now the dedicated Older Persons Hub for the Carlow and Kilkenny areas. This state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility spans 1,014 square meters over two floors and has been designed to the highest standards as a medical and therapy centre. It will also serve as the administrative centre for older persons’ services in Carlow, Kilkenny and other parts of the South East, while also housing the HSE’s home support services for the Carlow/Kilkenny area.
The facility in Oriel House will support the Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons’ mission to provide clinical and therapy services to older adults with complex health needs, aligning with the goals of the Sláintecare Health Strategy by delivering patient-centred, integrated care as close to home as possible.
Since its establishment in 2021, the Carlow/Kilkenny Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons (ICPOP) multi-disciplinary team has worked to improve the lives of older persons by offering integrated care and support tailored to their needs and choices. The team accepts referrals from General Practitioners, St. Luke’s General Hospital Carlow/Kilkenny staff (including three Consultant Geriatricians) and the Carlow/Kilkenny Pathfinder team. Referrals are triaged daily to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.
Clients include older adults over 65 with complex health issues such as falls, frailty, and memory concerns. The ICPOP team also continues to provide services to Carlow-based clients at the Sacred Heart Day Hospital in Carlow.
Looking forward to the full operation of the ICPOP team’s services in Oriel House, the HSE’s Operational Lead for the Carlow/Kilkenny Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons programme Majella Cunningham says:
"As a community-based, Consultant-led specialist multidisciplinary team, we are delighted to begin operating from Oriel House, Kilkenny. This move enhances our ability to deliver integrated care for older people with complex needs, helping them maintain independence and live well at home."
“The ICPOP team includes Nurses, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Senior Physiotherapist, Senior Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Medical Social Worker, Senior Dietician, Community Connector, Case Manager and Senior Registrar, all under the governance of a Consultant Geriatrician.”
"At each clinic, older persons receive a comprehensive geriatric assessment conducted by our expert team. This thorough assessment results in a co-ordinated care plan, improving health outcomes and connecting clients with local services when needed. This ‘one-stop-shop’ approach marks a significant progression in local health service delivery."
Older persons can access these services through referrals from their GP, Consultant Geriatrician, or acute hospital (Frailty at the Front Door team). To learn more, contact your GP or medical team.
Oriel House is located at Outrath Road, Loughboy, Kilkenny, R95 FH63, very close to the Kilkenny city bus route and features a 50-space car park for convenient access.
Last updated on: 28 / 01 / 2025
