Information and representation service

New Clinic open every Monday from 10AM-2PM at CEEDS

Social Welfare Appeals

If you need to appeal a decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office or the Ombudsman’s Office, our Officer can represent you.

Initial consultation is free. This will allow you to gain enough information in order to decide if you want to appeal and whether you would like to be represented.

If after the first consultation you decide that you need full representation, we offer a no-win, no-fee service. If you do not win your case, we will not charge you anything. If you do win, your fee is paid out of the backdated payment that you receive from your Social Welfare entitlement.

This is an appointment only service – Every Monday at CEEDS Clondalkin from 10AM – 2PM. To make an appointment with an Officer, please call CEEDS on 01-6233629 or email welfare@ceeds.ie

Your Social Welfare Entitlements

Social Welfare rules are changing all the time. Your social welfare entitlements also change along with your circumstances. Sometimes we don’t think about how changes will affect our social welfare payments. There are also a number of secondary benefits and social welfare payments that not everyone is aware of. We recommend that you check your social welfare entitlements at least once every year, and also every time you experience a change of circumstances. You may not be receiving everything that you are entitled to.

Check to see whether you are getting the right rate of payment (e.g., if you are under 26 or if you have means assessed against you), whether there are any secondary benefits you are entitled to, and how your social welfare payment will be affected if you start working.

Contact us to make an appointment at our Monday clinic at CEEDS, and one of our experts can go over your circumstances to see if you are receiving everything you are entitled to.

Check out our great selection of Classroom Training Courses coming up this October-November at CEEDS Digital Learning Centre Clondalkin. After two years of lockdowns, CEEDS is thrilled to see the return of our classroom courses at CEEDS and look forward to supporting our community through their new learning challenges. Places are limited on all Courses. To book a place please email Tania or Andrea at news@ceeds.ie or call 01-6233629 or 01-6233657.

Special Needs Assisting SNA (online) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 10th November – Limited places available
Computers for Beginners (classroom) – CEEDS accredited – Begins November (dates TBC)
Spreadsheets & Databases (classroom) – CEEDS accredited – Begins 9th November – Places available
Customer Service (classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 3rd October – Course full
Word Processing (classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 6th October – Course full
First Aid Responder (classroom) – PHECC accredited – Begins 23rd November – Limited places available
Bookkeeping (classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 8th November – Reserve list available

Check out our huge selection of Classroom Training Courses coming up in September-October at CEEDS Digital Learning Centre Clondalkin. After two years of lockdowns we are thrilled to see the return of our classroom courses at CEEDS and look forward to supporting our Community through their new learning challenges. Places are limited on all Courses. To book a place please email Tania or Andrea at news@ceeds.ie or call 01-6233629 or 01-6233657.

Special Needs Assisting SNA (classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 5th October – Limited places available
Care Skills & Care of the Older Person Integrated Course (classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 19th September – Limited places available
Palliative Care support (online) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 19th September
Spreadsheets & Databases (classroom) – CEEDS accredited – Begins October dates TBC – Limited places available
Reception Skills (classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 5th September – Reserve list available
Customer Service (classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 3rd October – Limited places available
Word Processing (classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 6th October
First Aid Responder (classroom) – PHECC accredited – Begins 29th August
Bookkeeping (classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 8th November – Reserve list available

Check out our great selection of Training courses – Summer 2022 at CEEDS

Our Classroom Computers are back – we have Free Computers for beginners courses and Intermediate Computer skills courses available at our Digital learning Centre.
Online healthcare, safety and office skills courses such as Special needs assisting, Train the Trainer, Food safety, Communications and much more are available to study from the safety and comfort of your own home.
To enroll for a course or for more information please call Tania on 01-6233629 or email news@ceeds.ie
Proudly supporting our Community since 1993

Special Needs Assisting – QQI Level 5 – Begins 11th July – Cost €250
Care for the Older Person/Care Skills Special Combined Course – QQI Level 5 – Begins 22nd June – Cost €500
Train the Trainer (Training needs identification & Design) – QQI Level 6 – Begins 30th June – Cost €250 – Now enrolling
Customer Service (Online virtual classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 5th August – Cost €250 – Now enrolling
Communications (Online virtual classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 30th June – Cost €250 – Now enrolling
Online Food Safety and HACCP – QQI Level 5 – Begins 30th June – Cost €250 – Now enrolling
Care Support (Online) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 25th July – Cost €250 – Now enrolling
NEW Computers for Beginners (Classroom) – CEEDS accredited – Begins 30th June – Free Course places available*
First Aid Responder PHECC (Classroom) – 22nd, 23rd and 24th June – Cost €250 – Limited places available
Care for the Older Person/Care Skills Special CLASSROOM Combined Course – QQI Level 5 – Begins 19th September – Cost €500

We have a great selection of Classroom and Online Training courses available at CEEDS Clondalkin. Some of these courses are available as distance learning options, allowing learners to study from the safety and comfort of their own home. We also have some fantastic new Classroom-based Computer courses – Word Processing, Spreadsheet/Database training and Computers for Beginners.

Over the past two years, CEEDS has supported our community through Covid-19, providing access to classroom and online training and other essential services. Our Computer training incentives have greatly benefited the wider community during the lockdown, providing much-needed digital skills training to those who have really needed these supports. We also provide a CV typing service, and Internet Café and free confidential welfare rights information service.

Did you know that CEEDS also offers a room rental service? Local Organizations are welcome to book our facilities for their own training, meetings and events. We have one of the most advanced digital learning facilities in West Dublin, with high-end tech and spacious, well-appointed rooms. Tea/Coffee and refreshments are provided free of charge and catering/sandwiches etc. can be provided on request.

CEEDS Upcoming Courses – Classroom and Online Courses 

First Aid Responder PHECC (Classroom) – Begins 6^th April

Reception Skills (Online) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 12^th April

Special Needs Assisting SNA (Online) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 25^th April

Work Experience (Online) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 26^th April

Computers for Beginners (Classroom) – CEEDS accredited – Begins 29^th April

NEW Intermediate Computer Applications (Classroom) – CEEDS accredited – Begins May

Communications (Online) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 10^th May

Online Food Safety and HACCP – QQI Level 5 – Begins 19^th May

Computers for Beginners (Classroom) – CEEDS accredited – Begins June

We have a great selection of Classroom and Online Training Courses beginning at CEEDS over the coming weeks. Some of these courses are available as distance learning options, allowing learners to study from the safety and comfort of their own home.

Check out our new Classroom-based Computer courses – Word Processing beginning on 22^nd February. Free Basic Internet Skills Training (Getting Citizens Online) beginning on 14^th March and our Free Computers for Beginners Course in April.

CEEDS Upcoming Courses – Classroom and Online Courses

Computers for Beginners (Classroom) – Begins 3^rd February – Course full

Special Needs Assisting SNA (Online) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 28th February – Cost €250

Care of the older Person (Online) – Begins 23^rd February – Cost €250 – Only a few places left

Care Skills and Care for the Older Person (online blended learning) – 2-Module Combined Course – Begins 22^nd February – Cost €500

Word Processing (Classroom) – CEEDS accredited – Begins 22^nd February – Cost €150 – Only a few places left

Work Experience (Online virtual classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 4th February – Cost €250 – Course full

Reception Skills (Online virtual classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 7th February – Cost €250 – Course full

Communications (Online virtual classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 23rd February – Cost €250 – Only a few places left

Training, delivery and evaluation – QQI Level 6 – Begins 28^th February 2022 – Cost €250 – Only a few places left

Safety and Health at the Workplace (online virtual classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 24^th February – Cost €250

First Aid Responder (Classroom) – Begins 9^th March 2022 – Course full

Basic Computer Skills – Getting Citizens Online (Classroom) – CEEDS/FIT accredited – Begins 14^th March – Free Course places available**

Computers for Beginners (Classroom) Group 5 – CEEDS accredited – Begins April (dates TBC) – Free Course places available*

Customer Service (Online virtual classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 28^th March – Cost €250

Reception Skills (Online virtual classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 4th February – Cost €250

First Aid Responder (Classroom) – Begins 6^th April – Cost €250

Communications (Online virtual classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 26^th April- Cost €250

Bookkeeping (Classroom) – QQI Level 5 – Begins 3^rd May – Course full

If you are interested in any of these Courses, or would like some more information, please contact us at news@ceeds.ie or call 01-6233629.

Basic Computer and Internet Skills Training Course
Begins 14th March at CEEDS Digital Training Centre
This 10-hour Course will teach you the basics of using the internet for everyday tasks such as using Email, using Government Websites, Shopping Online and much more.
Tea/Coffee and refreshments provided
This Course is sponsored by FIT in association with the Department of Communications, Climate action & Environment
Places are strictly limited and subject to entry criteria.
To book a place or to find out more contact Tania or Emma at news@ceeds.ie or call 01-6233629
Proudly Supporting Clondalkin and the surrounding communities since 1993

New Training Courses at CEEDS – February 2022

Online QQI Courses now available – Study from the safety and comfort of your own home.
Special Needs Assisting SNA, Reception Skills, Care for the Older person, Work experience and more Courses available.
Funded places may be available for eligible Applicants – Contact us for more information.
Call: 01-6233629 or Email: news@ceeds.ie
CEEDS is a non-profit Organization – Proudly supporting North Clondalkin and surrounding communities since 1993

We have some great new Computer Courses lined up for after Christmas at CEEDS. These Courses have been developed by CEEDS in response to digital marginalization within our Community as a result of Covid-19, and significant skills gaps which have emerged locally in terms of everyday Computer applications.

Our new Word processing Course in January will particularly appeal to learners who have recently completed our Computers for beginners’ program, providing them with the necessary skills to competently use Microsoft Office Word for everyday use. Learners who complete the Word Processing may then progress to our Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheets) course and to ICDL/ECDL or QQI accredited training.

Places on all Training courses are limited, and group sizes are restricted so early booking is advised.

QQI Online Courses

CEEDS has ensured that access to Online accredited training has remained accessible to our community throughout the pandemic. Online QQI courses such as Special Needs assisting, Customer service, Reception Skills, Train the Trainer, Care for the older person, Safety and health at the workplace etc. are still available to book through CEEDS, through our association with NCU Training.

Exam Centre

Did you know that CEEDS is an accredited ECDL Test Centre and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Test Centre?. Online ECDL Courses are currently being offered free of charge to the general public by eCollege as part of the Government’s Covid-19 access to online learning initiative.
Registered ECDL and MOS students may choose to sit their Exam at CEEDS, saving them journey time to the City Centre or further afield.

For further information on any of our courses or services please do not hesitate to contact us at news@ceeds.ie or call 01-6233629.

Computers for Beginners – Classroom Course – Now enrolling for January 2022
Delivery: Classroom – CEEDS Digital Training Centre
Duration: 5 half days 10.00AM – 1.00PM (15-hour course)
Dates: Begins 13th January 2022 – Limited places remaining
Level: Beginners
Price: Free Course places are available for CE participants. Contact us to find out more.
Accreditation: CEEDS Certified

Introduction to Word Processing – Classroom Course – Brand New Course for 2022
Delivery: Classroom – CEEDS Digital Training Centre
Duration: 5 half days (15-hour Course)
Dates: January 2022 dates TBC
Price: €150 per participant
Level: Intermediate
Accreditation: CEEDS Certified

Introduction to Spreadsheets – Classroom Course – Brand New Course for 2022
Delivery: Classroom – CEEDS Digital Training Centre
Duration: 5 half days (15-hour Course)
Dates: January/February 2022 dates TBC
Price: €150 per participant
Level: Intermediate
Accreditation: CEEDS Certified

We are OPEN! – Monday to Thursday 9:00AM – 5.00PM and Friday 9:00AM – 4:00PM

FREE Welfare rights information service available – Online Training Courses available – CV Typing – Internet Café

We look forward to seeing you all again soon!