Westgate Foundation is a community based not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing the highest standards of services and supports that enable older people to enjoy a quality of life within the Ballincollig and mid Cork area.
Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS)
Applications are available from Westgate Foundation, for the provision and installation of monitored personal alarms, which can be worn as a pendant or around your wrist like a watch.
If you require a Pendant or Wrist Alarm, please contact Yvonne on 021 4873648 for an application form.
Yvonne is more than happy to answer any of your queries regarding the alarms.
Community Catering
Meals on Wheels Services
Our Community Catering Service (MOW) are always open to new applications. Since lockdown in March 2020, we have prepared and delivered over 6500 Meals to Ballincollig and the wider community.
To avail of this service please contact our Catering manager Maura Wood on 021-4873648 or email – maurawood@westgatefoundation.ie.
Westgate Foundation’s community catering team provides the highest standards of food to our recipients in the community. We at all times adhere to food Safety and HACCP guidelines.
All our meals are prepared fresh each day with wholesome nutritious ingredients. Our catering department aim, is to provide a varied menu that caters for the food preferences and dietary requirements of all our clients.
Westgate’s Community Catering service provides an average of 200 meals per week to older people living in
the community, (some of who are unable to cook for themselves). We also provide weekend dinners which are cooked and then chill blasted to maintain the nutritious value and extend the shelf life.
A lot of attention to detail is put into preparing the meals to ensure the highest nutritional value and taste.
Social Activities
Please contact Phil Lynch for more details on any Social Activities on 021-4873648
Westgate Foundation Choir – every Monday night – 07.00pm – 09.00pm. All welcome to join.
Art Classes here at Westgate Foundation every Wednesday – 02.00pm – 04.00pm. All welcome to join and attend
Service Updates/Lastest News
Our Services
Daycare Activities – Social Activities
Community Catering – Transport
Sheltered Housing – Social Work – Counselling
Our Team
Westgate Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the provision of quality services and supports to older people in the Mid Cork Area.
Employment,Volunteering & Placement
We offer many types of positions
- Full-Time and Part-Time
- Volunteers
- Community Employment
- Student Placement
Organisation
The organisation promotes the value and self-worth of the Older Person through Education & Training, Advocacy, Self-Esteem/Confidence and Capacity building.
West Village, Ballincollig, Co. Cork
Phone: (021) 487 3648
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Privacy Statement - Westgate Foundation
Westgate Foundation· Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Westgate Foundation is a community based organisation providing an integrated range of services for older people including Daycare, Community Catering, Sheltered Housing, Transport, Social and Active Retired Club, Social Work and Counselling. Westgate Foundation employs a staff team of 60 people and also enjoys the support of many volunteers. It is a registered charity and limited company and is funded through service income, fundraising and government grants. Westgate Foundation is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. As part of our on-going commitment we have prepared this privacy statement to help you understand how we manage your personal information. What is a Privacy Statement? A Privacy Statement is a statement describing how Westgate Foundation gathers, use, hold and discloses personal information about you. What type of data do we hold and why do we hold it? We may ask for or hold personal information about you to support delivery of high quality supportive services and care. This information is given directly by you, healthcare professionals, family/relatives and governmental agencies and may include:
• Name, date of birth, address and contact details.
• Next to kin/relatives contact details.
• Notes regarding contact which we may have had with you i.e. appointments, meetings and home visits.
• Notes and reports about your medical, health and social care needs and wishes.
• Information from caregivers/relatives and health care professionals involved in your life.
• Personal sensitive information such as: religion/beliefs, financial, disability status, marital status, employment and recruitment related details and other personal sensitive information disclosed to us.
Sharing of data In an attempt to provide a high quality service to you, we may need to share information about you with others. Information may be shared with health and social care organisations, local authorities, and other supportive services on a strictly need to know basis and with your consent. We may also share information where we have a duty to comply with any legal obligation to disclose such information. Storage of Data All digital data is stored on computers which are password protected. Paper files are kept in locked filing cabinets. Mobile phone numbers are sometimes saved on business phones which are key code protected. Disposal of data It is recommended that files be retained for a minimum of seven years under the Data Protection Act, 1998. Your rights You have the right to view, amend or delete personal data Westgate Foundation holds about you.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Westgate Foundation Data Controller.
Who is the Data Controller?
Ms Julie Murphy CEO Westgate Foundation, West Village, Ballincollig, Cork
Phone: 021-4873648 Email: juliemurphywestgate@gmail.com
