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Pringle, Flynn says Government must provide legislative protection for the right to PAS

Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, and independent Senator Eileen Flynn said Government must fulfil its duties to disabled people on a human rights basis, in voicing their support for Personal Assistance Services in Ireland. Deputy Pringle ...

10 May 2022 at 15:33

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Dundalk TD calls on Government to tackle carers shortage

Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Ruairí Ó Murchú has called on the government to act urgently to ensure carers are available for people who need home support, after new figures revealed shocking numbers of people have been left without much-needed carers. ...

17 Jan 2022 at 21:33

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Staff joining social care to have fees waived to bolster workforce

New staff joining the social care workforce are to have entry costs paid for by the Scottish Government until the end of March. The scheme, which started on Friday, means Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) checks and Scottish Social Services ...

14 Jan 2022 at 01:25

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Tipperary Oireachtas members canvassed by Family Carers Ireland on budget priorities for carers

The Clonmel branch of Family Carers Ireland is busy making pre-budget submissions to Tipperary TD's. Clonmel Carers Manager Cllr Richie Molloy and local family carers are busy meeting with Tipperary Oireachtas members to outline the major ...

17 Aug 2022 at 19:33

DWP told to ‘get a grip’ as unpaid carers face long waits for financial support

Unpaid carers are having to wait longer to hear whether they will be given financial support by the Government, data suggests. Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures also show that greater numbers of people have applied for ...

04 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Widespread support for proposed legislation to aid unpaid carers

Proposed legislation which could see millions of unpaid carers receive better support in the workplace has received widespread support. The Carer’s Leave Bill, brought forward by Scottish Liberal Democrat deputy leader Wendy ...

29 Aug 2022 at 17:18

Derry News

Durkan: Unpaid carers deserve recognition

SDLP Foyle MLA, Mark H Durkan, has reiterated calls for an increase in Carers Allowance to ensure an estimated 300,000 unpaid carers across the North are given the financial support they require and deserve. Mr Durkan said ...

07 Jun 2022 at 17:33

Around Carlow

'No one should have to care alone' - Family Carers Ireland make urgent appeal to Carlow public

Family Carers Ireland has made an urgent appeal to the public in Carlow and across Ireland to get behind its national fundraising drive ‘Paws for a Cause’ to support family carers in crisis. With the rising cost of living ...

09 Jun 2022 at 16:33

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'No one should have to care alone' - Family Carers Ireland make urgent appeal to Kildare public

Family Carers Ireland has made an urgent appeal to the public in Kildare and across Ireland to get behind its national fundraising drive ‘Paws for a Cause’ to support family carers in crisis. With the rising cost of ...

10 Jun 2022 at 13:33

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'No one should have to care alone' - Family Carers Ireland make urgent appeal to Kildare public

10 Jun 2022 at 13:33

Unpaid carers increasingly worried about health and finances amid rise in hours

Unpaid carers are taking on “significantly more” hours and becoming increasingly worried about their physical and mental health and how they will cope financially, according to a report. Just under half of ...

08 Jun 2022 at 01:01

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'Significant' changes to Carer's Allowance to take effect from today

For the first time in 14 years, changes have been made to the means test that applies to the Carer's Allowance which will see improved supports for Carer's across Ireland. Making the announcement, ...

01 Jun 2022 at 21:33

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