The care planning and coordination services we're building for Irish families
From mapping HSE entitlements to booking Garda-vetted respite carers, CHOC will give families, carers and care recipients a single trusted place to plan, coordinate and act. These services are in active planning and will be launched once funding is secured.
Why care coordination will matter for Ireland
More than 500,000 family carers in Ireland currently shoulder the bulk of unpaid care work. Most describe fragmented information, long waits for HSE assessments, conflicting advice between hospital discharge teams and community services, and the constant fear of missing a deadline that costs the family an entitlement.
Care coordination will bring together the medical team, the public health nurse, the family carer and any private supports into one shared plan, turning reactive firefighting into proactive caring.
CHOC has been founded by frontline healthcare professionals with two decades of experience supporting Irish families.
Central Hub — HSE entitlements made simple
Plain-English guidance on the Home Support Service, Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit, the Medical Card and the GP Visit Card, with links to the right HSE form or local office.
Care Planner — one shared plan for the whole family
Medication times, consultant appointments, review dates, application deadlines, respite bookings, secure family notes and a document vault in one place.
CHOC Connect — vetted carers and respite on demand
Garda-vetted, qualification-checked carers for short-term and respite bookings, with transparent hourly pricing and same-day or planned respite to protect carer wellbeing.
Frequently asked questions
What is care coordination and how will CHOC help families in Ireland?
Care coordination is the organised planning, communication and follow-up between everyone involved in a person's care. CHOC will give families one trusted place to map entitlements, track applications, manage appointments and access vetted carers.
Will carers booked through CHOC Connect be vetted and Garda-checked?
Yes. Every carer will go through identity verification, Garda vetting, reference checks and qualification review before appearing on the platform.
Will CHOC be available across the Republic of Ireland?
Yes. CHOC is being designed for families and carers across the Republic of Ireland, urban and rural.
When will CHOC launch?
CHOC is currently in the planning and fundraising phase. Build and roll-out will begin once initial grant funding and donor support are secured.