What We Do

 
Western Care Association exists to empower people with a wide range of learning and associated disabilities in Mayo to live full and satisfied lives as equal citizens. We achieve this through the provision of a comprehensive range of innovative services and supports.
 
We are a voluntary Association, made up of parents, family members, service users, staff, supporters and volunteers, and in keeping with our pioneering traditions.
 
 We believe in 
  
   Ø      Supporting service users in making choices.
   
   Ø      Community based services.

   Ø      Partnership with families. 

   Ø      The essential value of the voluntary Organisation.

   Ø      The vital input of volunteers and friends. 

   Ø      The unique contribution of all our staff.

   Ø      Partnership, unity or purpose and mutual respect in the achievement of our aims.

   Ø      The principal of accountability.

   Ø      Service through Partnership and co-ordination with local and national organisations.
   
   Ø      The pursuit of equality of access and full service for all.

   Ø      Continually learning to improve the quality of the way we do things.