The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Centre in Cavan have been forced to shift to an 'Outreach only model', similar to how services operated during the pandemic.
This includes scheduled community days for participants, home visits, online events and daily phone calls. Due to current staffing levels and resources available, the IWA is unable to provide an 'in-person' service in the Cavan centre and the Outreach service is the only viable option for service delivery.
The Irish Wheelchair Association has been facing ongoing recruitment and retention challenges due to the ongoing pay disparity within the healthcare sector but remains positive and committed to providing the best services possible to their members. They say while this situation has been a change for both the staff in Cavan and the members, IWA is working diligently to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. The organisation added by saying they would like to express their gratitude to their members, their families, and the local community for their understanding and unwavering support during this time.
