The Royal Hospital Donnybrook (RHD) was founded in 1743 and is one of the oldest charities in Ireland. It received its Royal Charter in 1800 and is consequently a charter corporation. RHD provides specialist stroke and neuro rehabilitation services. It also offers respite and residential care services for people with highly complex medical and nursing needs. A consultant geriatrician-led, multidisciplinary team provides an essential community service through the day hospital, enabling people to stay safely in their own homes while undergoing rehabilitation programmes, the ultimate aim being to reduce acute hospital admissions. RHD is a designated university teaching hospital for the University College Dublin (UCD) Medical School.