Nua Healthcare

20/04/2026

A special milestone for Nua Healthcare last week, as we marked the handover of a new 4-bed designated centre in Co. Laois from our Building & Planning team to Operations.

This new centre represents an important step in responding to the growing need for high-quality residential supports for adults with intellectual disabilities in the region — creating a space where people can feel safe, supported, and truly at home.

A huge thank you and well done to our Building & Planning Team, Project Manager, and Construction Partners for the dedication, care and hard work that brought this service to life.

We’re really looking forward to seeing this house become a home.

14/04/2026

We had a brilliant day at the weekend supporting Asiam.ie at their Same Chance – Walk for Autism in Belmont Demesne, Greystones.

Our Mobile Sensory and Canine Therapy Units were out in full, offering a calm space and a chance for people to connect, unwind and just take a moment when they needed it. It was lovely to see so many families, supporters and the community coming together.

A big thank you to Rachel Meeler, Niamh Millerick and the wider team at As I Am for the work that went into making the day such a success – it really showed.

Our Mobile Sensory Units are designed to create a safe, relaxing environment for anyone who might feel overwhelmed, while our Canine Therapy sessions with Hope and her handler Alice bring a gentle, engaging way to support emotional wellbeing and connection.

Days like this are exactly what our Mobile Services are all about – meeting people where they are and supporting inclusion in real, meaningful ways.

If you’d like to learn more about our Mobile Services, Supported Living or CLaD Hubs, you can visit www.nuahealthcare.ieor contact sensoryunit@nuahealthcare.ie.

26/02/2026

We’re hosting a Supported Living & Little Island CLaD Hub Open Day on Friday, 27th February 2026 from 11am–1pm.

This is an opportunity to meet our team, connect with local professionals and learn more about our Supported Living Services and CLaD Hubs in Cork.

Register your interest here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nua-healthcares-supported-living-services-and-clad-showcase-tickets-1980957688773?aff=ebdssbcategorybrowse

15/02/2026

✈️ We are proud to share the full documentary capturing Nua Healthcare Services’ international exchange with The Care Agency Gibraltar.

This experience brought individuals together across countries, cultures and services, creating meaningful connections and shared learning that extended far beyond the duration of the trip itself.

We hope you enjoy watching the journey unfold.

🎬 Watch the full documentary here:

In September 2025, a group of individuals supported by Nua Healthcare Services travelled to Gibraltar as part of an international cultural exchange with The ...

14/02/2026

✈️ “For them to be able to socialise and step outside their comfort zone… it’s incredible to see.”

The cultural exchange with The Care Agency Gibraltar marked a significant milestone in the journeys of many individuals we support.

International travel does not happen overnight. It requires planning, preparation and commitment, and we watched individuals rise to that challenge.

From saving money and planning ahead, to packing independently, organising travel documents, booking flights and embracing new experiences, every step strengthened their independence and confidence.

It was a massive leap — and they took it.

🎬 Trailer 2 – Watch below.

Full documentary launching this weekend.

13/02/2026

✈️ Something special is landing this weekend.

Last September, a group of individuals supported by Nua Healthcare travelled beyond Ireland through our CLaD Hubs as part of an international exchange experience.

It challenged comfort zones.
It built confidence.
It created lifelong memories.

For many, it was their first time flying.

This weekend, we begin sharing their story.

🎬 Full documentary launching soon.

10/12/2025

To mark World Food Day, team members across the service submitted their favourite recipes, with nine finalists selected to present their completed dishes at Nua's MasterChef Final.

With fifteen dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world, the standard was exceptional. Congratulations to our category winners and Highly Commended finalist, and thank you to everyone who took part.

Read the full story and see all the details here:

To celebrate World Food Day on 16th October, Nua Healthcare invited all team members across the service to take part in our first-ever Nua MasterChef competition. Everyone was encouraged to submit their favourite recipes and dishes, and from these entries a group of finalists was selected to progres...

05/12/2025

We are incredibly proud of one of our team members, Samantha Doorley, who travelled to South Africa in November to volunteer with the Niall Mellon Educate initiative.

Samantha spent her time in Lwandle, a township in Cape Town where many families live in severe poverty, often without running water or basic sanitation. Alongside her volunteer team, she helped build new classrooms and toilet facilities for local schools, places that provide safety, food, and stability for children who may not always have these comforts at home.

Samantha shared that meeting the local community was both eye-opening and inspiring. Seeing the difficult living conditions was challenging, but knowing she played even a small part in creating a better environment for young children made the experience truly meaningful. She described the trip as amazing and is already considering making it an annual effort.

Nua was glad to contribute to Samantha’s fundraiser in support of this work, and we’re grateful she chose to share her experience with us.

Well done, Samantha. Your compassion and commitment shine through, and we’re proud to have you as part of the Nua team.

03/12/2025

A group of Individuals and team members set off from the Tullamore CLaD Hub today for a magical festive day trip to the Galway Christmas Markets. Travelling by coach, the group enjoyed everything the market had to offer, from hot chocolates and handmade crafts to delicious sweet and savoury crepes. A perfect day out with something for everyone! 🎄✨

03/12/2025

One of the carriages from our Horse Carriage Restoration Project at the Little Island CLaD Hub has officially been completed — and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone involved.

Individuals worked alongside Restoration Supervisor Barry Mullan to dismantle, research, and restore a Victorian-era carriage using traditional woodworking, upholstery, and metalwork techniques.

The finished carriage made its public debut at Abbey Blooms’ North Pole Experience, where it proudly transported Santa and his Elves to the Winter Wonderland!

This project is a wonderful example of heritage, hands-on learning, and personal growth coming together.

14/11/2025

We're thrilled to share that Abbey Blooms Botanical Gardens & Café has been awarded the Community Impact Award at the Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards 2025!

Established by Nua Healthcare Services in 2021 as a community inclusion initiative, Abbey Blooms has grown into a cherished part of the Multyfarnham community. More than just a beautiful garden and café, it's a place where people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities come together to enjoy great coffee, events, and connection.

From internship programmes in horticulture, barista training, and event management to regular gatherings with local groups, Abbey Blooms continues to foster inclusion, opportunity, and belonging.

A huge thank you to the dedicated team, and the community members who make Abbey Blooms such a special place. We're truly honoured to be part of it.

29/10/2025

This week, Nua Healthcare’s Supported Living Services, through our CLaD Hub, are delivering a fantastic Children’s Learning Camp at Dublin Zoo, specially designed for children with disabilities.

Our Mobile CLaD Hub and Mobile Sensory Units are onsite, helping to create an inclusive and engaging environment filled with hands-on learning, sensory exploration, and plenty of Halloween fun.

Organised by our dedicated Supported Living and CLaD Hub team, Care Manager Ciara O’Connor and CLaD Facilitators Adam Dempsey and Suzanne McCabe are leading the way, delivering exciting educational programmes and unforgettable experiences for our young safari explorers.

This unique initiative is proudly run in collaboration with Dublin Zoo and funded by the HSE, under the guidance of Disability Manager Susan Hickey.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved for making this mid-term camp such a wonderful success for the children and their families!