About this service:

Processes all children’s primary care referrals for the area: physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, speech and language therapy, dietetics, social work and public health nursing. CDNT referrals also go through this office.

Who can use it:

Children and young people living in Dublin North City and County, and their parents.

How to access the service:

Download and complete the Children’s Services Referral Form from hse.ie. For a CDNT referral, attach the Additional Information Form for the child’s age. CAMHS referrals must come from a GP or hospital doctor.

Telephone and access details:

HSE Live: 1800 700 700

Email contact details:

cro.dncc@hse.ie

Website information:

hse.ie (Central Referrals Office Dublin North City and County)

Support for families of children with additional needs:

One form covers both routes. Children with lower-level needs are seen by local primary care; children with complex needs go to the CDNT for their address.

Good to know:

Help the parent fill in the form and attach any reports from school, preschool or health services.

Details checked: October 2026. Contact the service to confirm current availability and details.