National Ability Supports System (NASS)

The National Ability Supports System (NASS) captures information about disability service use and need to aid the planning, development and organisation of disability services in Ireland.  

How NASS data is collected

Data collection for the NASS is carried out via an online web-based system (NASS LINK).

If your service provides disability funded services, it is very important that you participate in the NASS so that there is a complete overview of the service use and need of persons with disability in Ireland.

To participate in the NASS, please request training on NASS LINK by contacting:

Mary O'Gorman
National Health Information Systems
t +353 1 230 3204
e mogorman@hrb.ie

 

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The NASS data collection form captures:

  • administrative details;
  • demographic details;
  • primary carer information;
  • detail of disability and diagnosis(es);
  • current service use and unmet service need (residential, respite, day, supports for daily living and specialist supports);
  • current use of and unmet need for assistive products; and
  • outcomes.

NASS data collection form – PDF

 

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The NASS information leaflet is available in PDF below along with Irish and Polish translations, Irish sign language (ISL) and Easy to Read versions.

NASS information leaflet (Plain English approved by NALA, National Adult Literacy Agency)

An ISL version of the NASS information leaflet is available on the HRB LINK YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRmTPy6RvO8

Easy to read (approved by information transformers from St Michael’s House and Inclusion Ireland)

 

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The NASS data dictionary expands on the items or fields collected in the NASS Data collection form or on Link                                                                                                            

 

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The NASS advisory committee is comprised of key stakeholders involved in the planning and delivery of disability services and supports with representation from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY), HSE, National Disability Authority, National Federation of Voluntary Bodies, Disability Federation of Ireland and the Health Research Board. The committee is chaired by DCEDIY.

 

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