Nua Healthcare

05/09/2025

We were delighted to officially open the Tullamore CLaD Hub this morning! 🎉 Below in the first picture from L-R: Lisa Rowan, CLaD Hub Facilitator, JJ Carey, Chief Operating Officer for Supported Living Services & CLaD Hub Services, Independent TD for the Offaly Constituency, Carol Nolan, and finally, Sarah Maguire, CLaD Hub Administrator. Below in the second picture, Francis, an individual residing in Nua Healthcare Services, helps the team serve delicious treats at this morning's opening.

The event was a fantastic celebration of Nua Healthcare’s innovative Continuous Learning and Development (CLaD) environment — a space designed to empower individuals through inclusive education, skill-building, and community engagement.

Guests enjoyed a live broadcast with Midlands 103, guided tours, interactive exhibitions from CLaD Hubs across Ireland, and the chance to experience our Mobile CLaD Hub and Sensory Unit.

The launch was a huge success, with a large number of attendees. A big thank you from us to everyone who joined us — from families and community partners to supporters and staff. Together, we are bringing the CLaD vision to life.

More pictures and videos to follow.

02/09/2025

We’re delighted to be attending the Harvest Festival in Waterford this year!

29/08/2025

We had an incredible day at Nua’s Soccer Tournament 2025, with over 270 participants coming together to celebrate sport, inclusion, and community spirit.

Teams from across Nua were joined by our guests from Rehab Care, Special Olympics Tullamore, and Windmill Therapeutic, creating a fantastic atmosphere both on and off the pitch. From the Nua-branded bouncy castle obstacle course and sizzling BBQ to the mobile hydration station and our DRS collection in aid of Belong To, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

After an exciting day of matches, Rathbeag were crowned champions for the second year in a row 🏆👏. Huge congratulations to them, and well done to every single team for their energy, effort, and sportsmanship.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this day such a success. We’re already looking forward to next year!

18/08/2025

At Nua Healthcare, we understand how challenging it can be for families and caregivers who are supporting a loved one with additional needs. To help, we developed our Caregiver Empowerment Programme — a free Community Support Initiative designed to provide practical guidance, resources, and reassurance.

The programme offers access to 35 webinars and resources across seven key areas, including Intellectual Disabilities and Global Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Acquired Brain Injury, and Mental Health Difficulties in both children and adults, as well as Self-Care for the Caregiver.

All content is written in simple English and created by our multidisciplinary team of clinical experts. It can be viewed online at any time, with modules, certificates, and downloadable resources available to suit each caregiver’s needs.

The programme is free of charge and open to all caregivers across Ireland, regardless of whether they are linked with Nua. It is our way of ensuring families feel supported while also complementing the important work of healthcare professionals in our national system.

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We are delighted to introduce our Caregiver Empowerment Programme, a Nua Healthcare Services Community Support Initiative. This programme, which is free of charge, will help caregivers of all skill levels and experience by providing them with valuable information and associated practical resources o...

15/08/2025

This summer, Nua Healthcare and our CLaD Hubs are running nine summer camps across Tullamore, Portlaoise, and Dublin, supporting over 80 children with additional needs. The camps provide inclusive, person‑centred activities designed to boost wellbeing, confidence, and creativity.

Feedback from families and the HSE has been overwhelmingly positive, reflecting the commitment and compassion of our team members. We’re excited to continue delivering these enriching experiences and seeing the children flourish throughout the season.

14/08/2025

Big congratulations to our resident Jason! He’s completed a 26-week Bicycle Mechanic Training Course with An Mheitheal Rothar and GRETB. He even bought and restored a bike using the skills he learned—what a star! 👏🎉

08/08/2025

We’re delighted to share that our new CLaD Hub in Tullamore has received Building Control approval and will officially open its doors on 5th September.

CLaD stands for Continuous Learning and Development. These hubs are inclusive, purpose-built spaces that support people to build confidence, develop new skills, and engage in meaningful lifelong learning tailored to their needs and interests.

Tullamore’s CLaD Hub has a unique focus. It will act as a central base for organising national and international excursions and exchanges, enriching participants’ experiences through cultural and experiential learning. The Hub will also deliver a wide range of training programmes to support personal growth and development.

This approval marks the transition from construction to operation — the point where a building begins to live through its users. We look forward to welcoming people through its doors very soon.

If you or someone you support would like to learn more about how the Tullamore CLaD Hub could help with skill-building, education, or community engagement, please get in touch at cladhubs@nuahealthcare.ie.

07/08/2025

Last week, we welcomed individuals and their families to Killeen Castle for our annual summer gathering. The day was all about connection, with golf activities, a relaxed lunch, entertainment and a few well-deserved awards to finish off the day.

Now in its second year, it has become a highlight for many, offering a chance to spend quality time together in a beautiful setting. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such an enjoyable day.

29/07/2025

Our team of Behaviour Specialists took on the Skywalk Challenge at Castlecomer Discovery Park earlier this month, climbing up to 9 metres high across three levels.

The rain didn’t let up for a second, making things even more slippery (and entertaining), but the team powered through. A great day out and a brilliant way to spend time together outside of work.

Well done, Behaviour team!

09/07/2025

Residents Stephen and Kevin recently had the honour of attending the Annual Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin, a day filled with music, celebration, and even a chat with President Higgins!

We're so proud of them both.

Read more about it here:

We are delighted to share that two of our residents, Stephen and Kevin, recently had the honour of attending the Annual Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin – the official residence of President Michael D. Higgins.Accompanied by Nua team members Evelyn and Radu, the visit marked a truly special oc...

04/07/2025

We're proud to celebrate the first group of participants to complete a course on our Mobile CLaD Hub, a custom-designed learning bus bringing education and opportunity to scenic locations across our beautiful country.

Over the past eight weeks, participants took part in Module One of our Health and Wellbeing course, learning about the food pyramid, balanced diets, and simple ways to support a healthy lifestyle.

The course wrapped up with a celebration full of music, refreshments and the presentation of well-earned certificates.

Congratulations to everyone involved, your commitment and enthusiasm have made this a milestone to remember!

If you or someone you support would like to get involved or find out more, email cladhubs@nuahealthcare.ie.

27/06/2025

On Tuesday, a group of 32 from Nua set off together for a three day trip to Kerry, and what a time they had! From exploring Muckross House and Torc Waterfall to dancing the nights away at the Gleneagle Hotel, every minute was filled full of fun and great company.

They took in the sights along the Ring of Kerry, visited Di**le Aquarium, and even enjoyed a private boat trip. Before heading home on Thursday, the group wrapped things up with a scenic walk through the Gap of Dunloe.

Plenty of memories made, and lots of laughs along the way!