Medical Social Work

Medical Social Workers support patients and families during rehabilitation by addressing the social, emotional and practical challenges that may arise.

medical social work

Services Provided:

  • Safe, confidential and supported service
  • Facilitate discharge plan
  • Liaison with community services
  • Information and advice
  • Support in accessing social welfare services and community supports

Service Hours:

Monday-Friday:
09.00-17.00

Contact:

For any queries about the Medical Social Work service in Clontarf Hospital please contact us at 01 8332521 and ask for the Medical Social Work Department.

Our Aim:

Our aim is to help maximise independence, support patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals, and ensure the best possible quality of life on discharge.
We work to ensure that your care is coordinated and informed to meet your individual care needs in the hospital and beyond the hospital setting.

Our Departments

Clontarf Hospital is proud of its long-standing tradition of designing and delivering services that respond directly to the evolving healthcare needs of the communities we serve.
Explore Our Departments

Medical

Our medical department – comprising Consultants and Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs), provide evidence-based, person-centred medical care for each stage of rehabilitation. Our Medical Consultants are responsible for the overall treatment and coordination of each patient’s rehabilitation care.

Nursing

Our Nursing team provides round-the-clock care and support through every stage of rehabilitation.

Physiotherapy

Our Physiotherapists work with patients affected by injury, illness or disability to restore movement, promote independence and rebuild strength through exercise.

Occupational Therapy

Our Occupational Therapists (OTs) work with patients to rebuild confidence and independence in their everyday activities, supporting patients to go home safely and to return to previous roles including work.

Pharmacy

Our Pharmacists advise clinical staff, patients and their carers on all things medication, ensuring everything is safe, effective, and clearly understood.

Nutrition & Dietetics

Our Nutrition and Dietetic team deliver evidence-based nutritional assessment and individualised dietary care plans to optimise healing, enhance recovery, and help patients regain strength and functional outcomes.

Speech & Language Therapy

Our Speech & Language Therapists support patients living with communication, speech, voice, eating and/or swallowing difficulties

X-Ray

Our X-ray Department offers a general imaging service for all inpatients, and a GP outpatient service for adults, by appointment only.