HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

Health & Medical services provide a number of programmes to help keep all Special Olympics Athletes healthy.

Would you like to know more about working with people with an Intellectual Disability? 
Special Olympics Ireland volunteer tutors are available to deliver Intellectual Disability Education Modules here to clubs around the programme. 
You can find out more about our Intellectual Disability Education Modules. Contact your Regional Development Officer to organise them for your club


 

Medical Services

Information on medical requirements for athletes
 who wish to participate in Special Olympics and
 guidance on first aid and medical support for
Special Olympics Events and Games. 
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 		 Code of Ethics

Find out more about Special Olympics Ireland Code of Ethics, what it means, who it involved and how you can avail of training.
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Code of Ethics

Find out more about the Special Olympics Ireland Code of Ethics, what it means, who it involves and how you can avail of training. 
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Health Promotion Programme

The overall aim of our Health Promotion Programme is to empower athletes with the tools and knowledge to make healthier choices for everyday wellbeing.
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Healthy Athlete Programme

Discover more about this programme which is unique to Special Olympics. Learn when and where you can avail of the health screenings which are part of the Health Promotion Programme. 
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Health Resources

Get information about health issues, find out about healthy eating, download recipes and much more! 

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Volunteer

Special Olympics Ireland would not exist today without the time, energy, commitment and enthusiasm of volunteers. Every day in communities all over the island of Ireland, thousands of individuals take a little time from their busy schedules to help change the lives of people with an intellectual disability.

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November 2015

Contact Details

For questions on Safeguarding/Code of Ethics or Medical Services
Peter O'Brien
 Tel: +353 (0) 1 869 1657
peter.obrien@specialolympics.ie



Cáit Donnelly
Health & Wellbeing Coordinator
Tel: +353 (0) 1 869 1618
cait.donnelly@specialolympics.ie 



HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

Health & Medical services provide a number of programmes to help keep all Special Olympics Athletes healthy.