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The health and well-being of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do at The Meath. Every staff member and service provided has a part to play in this. Support Staff provide 24/7 person-centered care, which includes administering medication, preparing and serving nutritious meals, accompanying residents to medical appointments, and ensuring that their social and emotional needs are met.
Meanwhile, the team at the Skills Centre champions physical activity, alongside educational, creative and expressive sessions which contribute to the overall well-being of the people we support. The health and well-being of the people we support is part of everyday life, across The Meath.
However, we are lucky enough to have a dedicated Health and Well-being Team who oversee and champion the Bio-Psycho-Social health needs of the individuals we support.
Our Health & Well-being Team
We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of staff who provide oversight of the coordination of medical appointments, medication and the monitoring of seizures. The team works with colleagues across The Meath, our visiting onsite GP and Health Care Practitioner. This enables a person-centered, holistic approach that maintains the best possible physical and mental health for the people we support. Thanks to this approach, the people we support can enjoy a purposeful and fulfilled life.
While our Health & Well-being Team works together to deliver this collective aim, each team member oversees a particular area of our health provision for the people we support.
David Clark, Learning Disability Nurse & Wellbeing Specialist
“I work closely with the healthcare team as well as alongside our Registered Services. By doing this, together we can best understand and meet the Bio-Psycho-Social health needs of the individuals we support. This involves talking to the individuals we support as well as looking at the information available. This information is then implemented to ensure support remains of a high quality and is improved where necessary.
Capturing the voice of the individuals we support is key, therefore, ensuring this entwined with our processes is integral. For me the intention of all of this is to ensure each person has access to the healthcare services they require. Sadly, all too often, people with complex health needs experience health inequalities. Together with colleagues from across The Meath and within the Health & Well-being Team, we are proud to safeguard against this being the case for the people we support.”
David Clark, Learning Disability Nurse & Well-being Specialist
Abbishan Surendran, Medication Officer
“Since stepping into the role in April 2025, I’ve focused on strengthening the consistency and clarity of our medication processes. The introduction of the Camiscope electronic medication and administration record has been a particularly positive development. It has helped us streamline the process of ordering, recording, and day‑to‑day administration. Establishing effective communication with our new pharmacy partner in May 2025 has also supported smoother coordination and quicker resolution of medication queries. Working closely with staff teams, I’m able to help ensure residents receive their treatments efficiently and without unnecessary delays.”
Abbishan Surendran, Medication Officer
Stephen Glaysher, Wellbeing Co-Ordinator
“Having regular on‑site GP and ANP clinics has made it much easier for us to take a proactive approach to residents’ health and well-being. With timely access to clinical advice, we can identify emerging needs sooner and ensure each person’s health information remains current. Alongside this, I also provide talking therapy support, using a CBT‑focused approach to help residents with learning disabilities navigate bereavement, health worries, and mixed emotional concerns. This joined‑up way of working helps us offer more consistent, preventative, and person‑centred support across the service.”
Stephen Glaysher, Well-being Co-ordinator
“A key part of my role is supporting residents by monitoring seizure activity, preparing for neurology appointments, and ensuring information is clearly communicated. We now benefit from the expertise of David, Learning Disability Nurse. Having joined in March, our team will now have even stronger, more consistent support to enhance the service we provide.”
Helen Faulkner-Jones, Epilepsy Co-ordinator
