Health Research Board

The database records information on the following areas:

• Personal and demographic details such as date of birth, gender, primary carer details and type of living accommodation/living arrangements
• What services are currently received, including therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation services, personal assistance and support services, respite, residential and day services.
• What services in the categories outlined above are required and when
• Details of the individuals diagnostic category
• The degree of activity limitation and participation restriction that a person is experiencing and the environmental factors that create barriers to participation.
• Additional information to assist with the administration of the database

The Physical and Sensory Disability Database Form (pdf) shows the information stored on the NPSDD.