Who Are We?
LAIT Westmeath are one of the many new teams set up in local authorities around the country to help people living in IPAS accommodation find and use the services in their area. The teams not only support International protection applicants but also people with status, those on the Irish Refugee Protection Programme and Ukrainian Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection.
What We Do?
The main job of the LAITs is to help people find and use local services, such as healthcare, education, employment and community activities. Here's how LAIT teams can help:
- Finding services: LAITs guide you to the services you need. They work with many local organisations to make sure you get the right support.
- Support in accommodation centres: LAITs visit accommodation centres to listen to residents and provide information on services and local events.
- Providing information: LAITs offer helpful information through clinics in your accommodation centre or at another local location.
Find out more about the Local Authority Integration Teams on Local Government Ireland Website here: Local Authority Integration Teams (LAIT) Information
Contact the Team
If you have a query or would like support from our team, you can email integration@westmeathcoco.ie or call us on 087 037 0751.
LAIT Frequently Asked Questions
Integration has been defined as the ability to participate to the extent that a person needs and wishes in all major components of society without having to relinquish his or her own cultural identity. The aim of the Local Authority Integration team is to empower individuals to ultimately live independently in the community in which they reside.
LAIT is in place to support new arrivals into communities, we can meet you at accommodation centres to identify supports needed to help integrate into the community. This can include group information sessions, clinics, one to ones with individuals to understand their specific support needs. We provide clinics onsite at accommodation centres, in the community, online or where required.
Email: integration@westmeathcoco.ie
Tel: 087 037 0751
LAIT is an outreach service meeting people at a venue convenient to them. This can be onsite at accommodation centres, in the community, online or where required. Our offices are based at Westmeath County Council, Áras An Chontae, Mount Street, Mullingar, N91 FH4N and at Athlone Municipal District, Civic Centre, Church Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath N37 P2T5.
Our Integration support workers will help you to access local services, such as healthcare, education, employment and community activities. Here's how LAIT teams can help:
- Finding services: LAITs guide you to the services you need. They work with many local organisations to make sure you get the right support.
- Support in accommodation centres: LAITs visit accommodation centres to listen to residents and provide information on services and local events.
- Providing information: LAITs offer helpful information through clinics in your accommodation centre or at another local location.
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LAITWestmeath
No, the LAIT team does not have any role in providing accommodation. This is the role of the Department of Children Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
