Minister Higgins Launches Ambitious Strategic Plan to Transform Rehabilitation Services for Peamount Healthcare

Minister Higgins Launches Ambitious Strategic Plan to Transform Rehabilitation Services for Peamount Healthcare


Peamount Healthcare has officially launched its new strategic plan, “Our Future: A Strategic Plan for a Stronger Tomorrow”, setting out a vision is to be a leader in Specialist Rehabilitationin the Dublin Midlands Region.

Minister Higgins Launches Ambitious Strategic Plan to Transform Rehabilitation Services for Peamount Healthcare
Orlagh Claffey, IHA Dublin South West, Kate Killeen White, REO HSE Dublin and Midlands, Minister for State, Emer Higgins TD and Tanya King, CEO Peamount Healthcareofficially launching the Peamount Rehabilitation Strategy.

The strategy was officially launched by Minister for State, Emer Higgins, Kate Killeen White, REO HSE Dublin and Midlands and Peamount  CEO Tanya King.

It outlines five strategic priorities and fifteen measurable initiatives to be delivered by 2028. It aims to address the growing challenges of an ageing population and increasing prevalence of chronic disease through enhanced rehabilitation and wellness services.

 Minister for State, Emer Higgins said, “Rehabilitation is a vital part of our health system that empowers people to recover, regain independence, and live full lives. The Government is committed to expanding access to specialist rehabilitation services across Ireland, ensuring they are person-centred, integrated, and delivered as close to home as possible. Through strategic investment, workforce development, and innovation, we are building a rehabilitation system that reflects the dignity and potential of every individual.”

“Rehabilitation is an essential health service and crucial for achieving universal health coverage,” said Mr. Derek Montgomery, at the time Chairperson of Peamount Healthcare said, “Peamount Healthcare has demonstrated excellence in specialist rehabilitation, and this strategy will further strengthen our role in the national health system.”

Key elements of the strategy include:

  • Expansion of multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
  • Investment in education, research, and innovation.
  • Development of a future-focused rehabilitation campus.
  • Strengthening partnerships with the HSE, academic institutions, and community organisations.

Tanya King, CEO, Peamount Healthcare said, “At Peamount Healthcare, our mission is rooted in the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to recover, rebuild, and thrive. This strategy is not just about services—it’s about people. It’s about patients who need timely, specialist rehabilitation to regain independence, and families who rely on compassionate, coordinated care. We are investing in our teams, our infrastructure, and our partnerships to build a sustainable model for the future—one that is resilient, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving needs of our communities. Together, we are shaping a rehabilitation system that empowers individuals and strengthens the health system for generations to come.”

Kate Killeen White, REO HSE Dublin and Midland said, “We are honoured to support Peamount Healthcare on their strategy and further build and strengthen the long standing working relationship and care pathways which have been fostered for many years. Rehabilitation is an essential health service and a cornerstone of universal health coverage. The HSE is committed to delivering person-centred, integrated rehabilitation through a tiered model of care, supported by multidisciplinary teams and managed clinical networks. Our priority is to ensure we develop timely access to specialist rehabilitation services, enabling people to regain independence, participate fully in society, and achieve the best possible outcomes.”

Peamount Healthcare, an independent voluntary organisation within HSE Dublin Midlands Health Region, continues to play a pivotal role in rehabilitation care, residential care, and community services.

 For more information and to read the strategy please, visit www.peamount.ie/our-strategy/

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