Raising the Standards for Complex Care at Home.

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Understanding Eligibility.

Only the HSE can approve and fund complex care packages. This page is here to help families understand the typical criteria and process, so you know whether funding could apply to your situation. We’ll guide you through what the HSE usually looks for, but the final decision always rests with your local HSE team.

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PREMIUM CARE.
Tailored packages. Governance and quality at the core.

SPECIALIST EXPERTISE.
Nurses, HCAs, and Social Care Workers for complex, high-dependency needs.

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Care shaped with families. Reviewed. Adapted. Always evolving.

Clear Guidance for Families.

If your child or relative has high-dependency medical needs, the HSE may approve a complex care package for support at home. These packages are designed for people who need daily clinical care — not just help with everyday tasks. This page explains who qualifies, how the HSE decides, and what you can do now.

Who This Is For.

Who Qualifies.

A complex care package may be right for children or adults who need daily clinical support — not just help with everyday tasks. This includes ventilation, tracheostomy, PEG feeding, seizure management, and specialist nursing for progressive conditions or high-dependency needs.

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Understanding the Steps.

How the Process Works.

The HSE reviews each case carefully, considering medical needs, level of dependency, risks, and family circumstances. Referrals can be made by hospital teams, public health nurses, or families themselves. Once approved, Obsidian is ready to deliver care quickly and seamlessly.

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Understanding the Process.

Complex Care. Clear Guidance.

From assessment to approval, the path to HSE-funded care can feel complex. We break it down step by step — explaining how packages are considered, who can start the process, and what families can do now to ensure safe, personalised support at home.

How the HSE Decides.

The HSE reviews each package with the whole person in mind. They consider medical needs, the daily clinical interventions required, and the level of dependency to decide if specialist nursing is necessary. They assess risks, including what could happen if care is not in place, and take family circumstances into account to ensure support is sustainable.
Who Can Start the Process.

Referrals can begin in many ways. Hospital consultants, discharge planners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Public Health Nurses, and Children’s Disability Network Teams can initiate the process. Families can also request a referral directly, and once approval is granted, choose Obsidian to provide the care.
What You Can Do Now.

Start early by talking to your hospital team or Public Health Nurse. Gather notes, letters, and details of interventions to help with assessment. Ask about care providers — once approved, you can request Obsidian to deliver support. Stay involved throughout: your insight and participation are central to planning safe, effective, and personalised care.