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The Meath Capital Appeal Nearing Completion
In summer 2023 we launched our 1.1m Capital Appeal to enable us to future proof The Meath for the people we support.
We are thrilled to have completed the listed works below! This progress is improving the comfort, safety and accessibility of our main building and will do over years to come:
- Flat Roof above Bradbury Wing and repair to pitched roof above The Hive
- Replaced or refurbished 90 windows
- 2 new disability doors
- Stonework repaired and entire main building painted
- Latest fire system installed throughout The Meath
Our New Carer On Call System
We’ve nearly completed the upgrade of our Carer on Call system!
Emergency call points mean that Support Staff can respond swiftly and give the people we support peace of mind.
This system is integral to enabling us to reduce the risks associated with supporting people who have complex epilepsy and complex healthcare needs. Thanks to the emergency on-call system, we can ensure that at all times, the people we support and staff can summon assistance when required. The new system will provide the reliability and rapid response needed to ensure we can act swiftly in urgent situations.
Our upgraded emergency on-call system helps us to safeguard against the risks associated with complex epilepsy, this includes reducing the risk to life cased by SUDEP (sudden unexplained death in epilepsy).
Air Conditioning For Priority Areas
Heat and the associated tiredness which occurs during the hotter months, are proven seizure triggers for many of the people we support and the wider population of people living with epilepsy.
The main house after initial phases of the appeal enabled repair to roof, stonework, windows and a fresh coat of paint.
Air conditioning installed in priority areas will make a hugely positive difference to the wellbeing and comfort of so many of the vulnerable adults we support.
We are delighted that we are now finalising the planning of the installation of air conditioning to the hottest parts of our main building which will be completed by the summer.
New Woodland Trail Opening soon!
While the progress of the latter stages of our Capital Appeal have been unseen, the building of our accessible woodland trail underway is attracting lots of attention already!
The accessible pathway being laid in December 2025.
Our new Woodland Trail features birch trees and a fully accessible pathway which meanders through sensory planting and leads to an outdoor learning area. It also features a changing display of outdoor artworks, created by the people we support.
We look forward to the Woodland Trail being completed soon! This great new addition to our grounds will enable the people we support to enjoy more of their beautiful natural surroundings. With spring sunshine on the way it’s completion is perfectly timed!
Together, the phases of our Capital Appeal have enabled us to ensure that our beautiful home is well preserved and maintained for future generations. Moreover, our home and site is made as accessible, safe and comfortable as possible for the people we support. The Meath has a long history of supporting adults with epilepsy and we are extremely grateful to all those who have supported the appeal. Thanks to the generosity of all those who have supported our Capital Appeal we can continue providing a very special, safe and comfortable home for the people we support over many years to come.
Thank you for your support!
