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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There are two versions of the NASS information leaflet available in PDF below:
Plain English – approved by NALA (National Adult Literacy Agency)
- An audio file is also available on request from HRB at nass@hrb.ie
Easy-to-read – approved by information transformers from St Michael’s House and Inclusion Ireland
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NASS advisory committee
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Ms Patsy Carr (Chairperson) Disability Unit DoH |
Mr Billy McCarthy (Secretary) Disability Services Unit DoH |
Mr Thomas Morrin Disability Services Unit DoH |
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Ms Eithne Fitzgerald Disability Services Unit DoH |
Ms Angela Moran HSE |
Mr Gerard Tully HSE |
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Mr Colm Moroney HSE |
Dr Sarah Craig HRB |
Dr Carly Cheevers National Disability Authority |
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Mr Alan Breathnach National Council for the Blind Ireland |
Ms Joanne McCarthy DFI |
Ms Paula Mugnier Cheeverstown Representing FedVol |
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HRB rotational members: |
Ms Anne O'Donohoe Ms Sarah Fanagan Ms Mary O'Gorman |
Dr Natalie Flanagan Dr Claire Casey Dr Michael O'Sullivan |