Over the last 130 years we have built a strong and well-respected reputation as a leading provider of residential care and support services to older people in the Cork region. Our ethos, nurtured by the Christian tradition of love and care, is to create a home-like environment where all residents feel safe, secure and supported.
Saint Luke’s Charity Cork, CLG
Saint Luke’s Charity, Cork CLG is a Cork- based charity that was established in 1872 by Miss France Gregg, daughter of the then Bishop, the Right Reverend John Gregg.
The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross is President of the Charity.
The Charity:
- has run a care home for older people from the outset and now specialises in dementia care as part of its Residents’ Programme
- runs an Outreach Programme to support older people living at home, especially those living with dementia and their families.
- The Outreach Programme also operates a day care centre to provide respite for those living at home with dementia and their households.
- The Outreach Programme also supports chaplaincy work by the Church of Ireland in Cork University Hospital.
- has an Education Centre at Northridge House which incorporates a Research and Training Programme
The registered charity number of this charity is (RCN): 20001490
The companies registration office number is: 211968
The revenue exemption number is CHY (Revenue) 928
You will find this charity on the register of the Charities’ Regulator HERE
Saint Luke’s Home
St Luke’s Home provides care for older people, including people living with dementia.
The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins (centre) on a visit to St Luke’s Home
The registered charity number of this charity is (RCN): 20029821
The companies registration office number is: 211968
The revenue exemption number is CHY (Revenue) 11143
You will find this charity on the register of the Charities’ Regulator HERE
Northridge House Education & Research Centre at St. Luke’s Cork.
The Education Centre at St Luke’s Home is an embodiment of the St. Luke’s Mission of continuing to provide high quality care to the Older Person in the city and beyond. The centre was officially opened in 2012 by President Michael D Higgins and is named after the Northridge family, whose generosity facilitated the creation of a unique Vocational Training Centre.
The maxim of “Enhancing our Caring by On Going Training” is emblematic of this commitment. Courses are geared towards the needs of those who provide care for the Older Person – be it within a Residential Care Centre, hospital or home setting. Training is provided by accredited and experienced facilitators operating within a robust quality assurance structure. The centre provides courses on site in our State of the Art Centre, off site in care centres and some programmes are in part provided online.
In addition to providing training to meet the standards expected by HIQA and the other statutory bodies the Education Centre continues to enhance the breath of training it can provide. The centre is a an accredited and registered QQI provider offering modules in the Major Award of Healthcare Support (Level 5) and Various Management Modules (Level 6).
The centre has partnered in various research projects that focus on enhancing the well being of the older adult, their families and staff. The centre hosts an annual conference which focuses on current needs in Senior Care and innovative responses
Further information can be sourced on the website, on LinkedIn, and on Facebook.
St Luke’s Home Education Centre
Northridge House
Castle Road
Mahon
Cork
T12 H970
Telephone: (021) 435 9444
Chief Executive Officer: Tony O’Brien
Director of Education: Vacant