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Where an SNA is appointed to support a child with a physical disability, they are required to carry out care needs as stated in NCSE Circular 07/02 under Appendix 1/04. “Assistance with clothing, feeding, toileting and general hygiene”. For a full copy of circular visit http://www.npsa.ie/Education/Circulars/spedc07_02.pdf.pdf
NCSE state that care needs arising from toileting, such as catheterisation are considered to be the role of the SNA and an SNA should be appointed who either has the skills or is willing to learn the skills to implement these toileting needs. The SNA shall fulfil these toileting needs until such a time as the child is able to catheterise independently.