How to be Referred to Our Service

Referrals for admission to CRU are accepted from:

• The prospective patient.
• Members of the Primary Care Team.
• The individual’s GP.
• Staff members from the Medicine for the Elderly Department,  St. James’s Hospital.
• Staff members from the Medicine for the Elderly, Tallaght Hospital.
• Family members/guardians.

N.B. The prospective patient’s referral form must be signed by their own GP or Consultant Geriatrician.

Following referral, individuals will require a pre-assessment review with a Consultant Geriatrician and the CRU Clinical Nurse Specialist. This assessment will be organised by the CRU Clinical Nurse Specialist. Admissions to the CRU Service will be determined following a multidisciplinary team admissions meeting and final acceptance by the CRU Consultant Geriatrician

Referrals should be directed to:

Clinical Nurse Specialist
Community Rehabilitation Unit
Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services
Harold’s Cross
Dublin 6W

Phone: 01-498 6232

Mobile Numbers: 085 7110361 or 087 2985053
Email: cru@olh.ie