President of College of Psychiatrists resigns in protest as HSE consultant
Dr John Hillery was not due to retire until 2022; accuses HSE staffing failures
Carers’ groups merge to form new organisation
Family Carers Ireland wants to provide a ‘stronger national voice’ for the sector
Carer of the Year unable to get assistant for daughter
Jennifer Carroll (29) and her two children all affected by disorder causing brittle bones
Carers’ Association criticises Department of Jobs
Body says department has failed to engage with the National Carers’ Strategy
Charges may follow Áras Attracta investigation
Garda inquiry team reviewed 190 hours of film recorded for Prime Time programme
DPP to decide whether to prosecute in Áras Attracta case
Disabled residents of Swinford care centre shown on footage
President honours carers who toil to look after loved ones
Brigid Redmond has cared for her son and husband for greater part of her 75 years
Reaction to Budget 2015
Organisations give their response to Government’s financial plans for next year
‘I am happy to be my son’s carer, but I need support’
Many home carers have health problems such as depression, but they are not receiving treatment, a study has found
Campaigners argue that caring should be classified as ‘public health concern’
Study finds up to 15% of carers of children with special behavioural needs are depressed
Labour to discuss grant eligibility criteria
Charity says changes would make it more difficult for frail older people to stay at home
Carers ‘deserve better’ than budget cuts, says award winner
Carer of the Year winner (70) says people should be out protesting on the streets at treatment by Government
Change in services provided to profoundly disabled teenagers ‘totally unfair’ says Carers Association
Families of 11 young adults will not receive day services in Stewarts Hospital from September onwards
Respite care grant cuts leave carers ‘angry and bitterly disappointed’
Cuts announced in budget came into force last week
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