Service Model

The MEIS comprises of staff employed by HSE, Western Care Association and Enable Ireland who all work in close collaboration with families to provide a family centered ad coordinated service to children.
The service model follows a defined pathway from referral to discharge and incorporates a team based approach.
Providing services for children with complex needs often requires supports from people from several disciplines, depending on each child and families needs. Research evidence indicates that teamwork results in more effective and efficient services than those provided individually (Cock 1996 and Enderby, 2002 as cited in Soever, 2006).
Members of the team who are involved in delivering MEIS include Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Paediatric liaison Nurses, Speech & Language Therapists, Early Years Advisors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Area Medical Officer, Personal Assistants, Family Support Workers & Preschool Support Workers.
Each child and family has a key worker who is a member of the team working with them.

Evidence Based Best Practise

Best practises founded on evidence are the basis for the Early Intervention Service. The types of interventions and supports developed for each family will take account of evidence of best practice in the light of each family’s unique circumstances.
Recognising the importance of early years, the primary goal of the Early Intervention Service is to optimise the growth and development of children from birth to school entry, .