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'Share the Care' campaign launched to highlight the role of 3,474 carers in Offaly

Family Carers Ireland (FCI) has launched its year-long ‘Share the Care’ campaign. The campaign aims to make 2017 the Year of the Carer, and will highlight the vital role played by the 3,474 family carers in Offaly. ‘Share the Care’ will be supported ...

06 Mar 2017 at 17:09

National News

Older people may have to leave their homes due to carer shortage

Older people in Ireland may have no choice but to move out of their own homes, because they cannot access the care and support services they need to continue living independently. That is according to Sage Advocacy, which provides support to older ...

08 Oct 2021 at 17:12

Midland Tribune

Offaly Family Carer recognised with county award

FAMILY Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s family carers has announced that this year’s Netwatch Offaly Family Carer of the Year is Angela Locke-Reilly from Ballyclare, Ferbane. Angela cares for her son Jacob (16), who has ...

07 Nov 2024 at 16:45

Local News

Offaly urged to nominate the 'Carer of the Year'

Family Carers Ireland and CarePlus Pharmacy are asking people across Offaly to nominate family carers and young carers across the county for this year’s CarePlus Pharmacy Carer of the Year Awards. Nominations can be completed at www....

06 Sept 2017 at 12:57

Offaly Life

Offaly's 3,357 carers to be recognised on National Awareness Day

Family Carers Ireland, in partnership with CarePlus Pharmacies, has launched its ‘Shine a Light’ campaign ahead of the first ever National Awareness Day for Family Carers. The National Awareness Day will take place on June 21st, ...

07 Jun 2018 at 15:50

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Offaly people asked to nominate the county's carers for award

The Irish Red Cross is calling for Offaly to celebrate its unpaid Carers by nominating them for the 2017 Irish Red Cross Carer of the Year Award. The award is open to any member of the public currently providing voluntary care. ...

01 Aug 2017 at 17:21

National News

Almost 50% of family carers in Ireland have ill mental heath

Almost half of the family carers in Ireland have ill mental health. That's according to a infographic report by Care Alliance Ireland, which was released ahead of their annual general meeting today. The group's infographic ...

21 Sept 2021 at 17:16

Tullamore Tribune

Offaly family carer honoured with award

Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s family carers, is delighted to announce that this year’s Netwatch Offaly Family Carer of the Year is Valerie Hall from Tullamore. Valerie cares for her ...

19 Nov 2021 at 12:13

Local News

Offaly charity launches national ‘Emergency Card Scheme’

An Taoiseach formally launched Family Carers Ireland’s Emergency Card Scheme at Government Buildings earlier this week. Family Carers Ireland (FCI), has developed a new Emergency Card Scheme which is available to ...

03 Sept 2020 at 17:37

Local News

Means testing for Family Carers is ‘unfair and unjust’ - Lowry

"Family Carers play a crucial and irreplaceable role in homes across our country. Without them, there would be a catastrophic crisis in care for people of all ages," Deputy Michael Lowry said during Questions on ...

17 Apr 2024 at 13:40

Midland Tribune

Lowry welcomes increase in Carers Allowance

Tipperary Dáil Deputy Michael Lowry has welcomed the decision by the Government to increase the amount paid to Carers and the inclusion of time spent travelling as part of their work. However, he has cautioned ...

27 Jul 2023 at 10:43

Midland Tribune

Family carers must receive frontline bonus – Browne

Tipperary Sinn Féin TD Martin Browne has criticised the government for excluding family carers from the pandemic recognition payment of €1,000 for frontline health workers. Teachta Browne said: “Family Carers ...

24 Jan 2022 at 10:03

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