Our Mission

The Mission of the Medical Social Work Department is to provide an effective medical social work service that is compassionate and inclusive. We are committed to offer emotional support, advocacy and empowerment in order to achieve improved overall health, safety and wellbeing for those we serve.

What We Do

We assist people to function the best they can in their own environment. We also help them to resolve any psychological, social, practical or emotional difficulties during their hospital stay.

As Medical Social Workers we explore the impact of new or existing illnesses, diagnosis or prognosis on patients and their families and work to acknowledge, support and affect change for the benefit of the patient.

We facilitate safe discharges and liaise with members of community services, both statutory and voluntary, to advocate for service provision for our patients.

We provide a safe, confidential and supportive service to inpatients, families and patients in the Emergency Department.

Services Available

• Safeguarding of vulnerable adults
• Child protection/welfare
• Domestic violence
• Homelessness
• Future care planning and coordinating with community services
• Practical and emotional support relating to illness and its impact on patients and their families
• Support with carer stress
• Advocacy
• Addiction Support
• Loss and bereavement support
• Crisis Intervention

Useful Links

https://www.iasw.ie/

https://www.coru.ie/