Home support
HSE Home Support Service
Publicly funded help with everyday personal care at home, arranged by the HSE after an assessment of need.
Public / statutory scheme
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Support and care options in County Galway
What is arranged locally in Galway, who to contact, and how that differs from the national picture.
Last reviewed: 11 September 2026Verified
Local context
Housing adaptation grants are handled by Galway City Council or Galway County Council depending on the property address, so the two are separate applications rather than one county process.
The HSE has published a County Galway home support figure separately from County Roscommon in the same reply, together with the number of approved hours not yet delivered for each group, so the county home support page here shows Galway's own published figures.
Who is responsible locally
- HSE health region
- HSE West and North West (verify)
- Local authority (housing grants)
- Galway City Council or Galway County Council
Region and authority boundaries are administrative and can change. Confirm with the body itself before relying on this.
Local offices and services
HSE Home Support Office
Galway
HSE Home SupportServices for Older People2nd FloorLá NuaBallybaneCounty GalwayH91 VE03Transcribed from the official HSE directory on 11 September 2026. Check the current details
Source: HSELast reviewed: 11 September 2026Verified
Source detail
- Health Service Executive (HSE) — Contact a Home Support Office
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No verified local office records yet for Galway. Your GP, Public Health Nurse or local Citizens Information Centre can point you to the right office.
The main options in Galway
Home adaptation
Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability
Local authority grants towards changes to a home so it works for someone with reduced mobility or a disability.
Public / statutory schemeRead what to do nextCarer supports
Carer's Allowance
A means-tested social welfare payment for people providing full-time care to someone who needs it.
Public / statutory schemeRead what to do nextCommunity supports
Public Health Nurse and community services
The local community nursing service, and the usual starting point for community assessment and referrals.
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Sources for this page
- Health Service Executive (HSE) — HSE — health and social care services
Open the official source - Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage — Housing adaptation grants for older people and people with a disability
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