An assessment of need, often abbreviated to AON, is an assessment carried out by the Health service executive (HSE) on children or young people with a disability.
The HSE's assessment of need report aims to ascertain whether the child has a disability and the extent of the disability, along with a statement of the child or young person's educational and health needs.
If the report deems the applicant to have a disability, they will be provided with a service statement listing the services that the HSE proposes to meet the child's needs.
If you are unsatisfied with the results of an AON or have an issue or complaint, please get in touch with us today. We can offer advice on your available legal recourses.