Over 50% of carers juggle work and family obligations
‘People are often reluctant to talk about this at work in case it goes against them in some way’
What to consider if older person or loved one needs care at home
August figures show 4,030 people assessed are on waiting list for support
‘He depends on me all the time, he’s the joy of our home’
Country’s top carers honoured at the annual Family Carers Ireland award ceremony
Additional €150m for disability services in budget
Another 100 speech and language therapists to be hired to tackle waiting lists
Carers’ health compromised due to lack of supports, says group
Family Carers Ireland: ‘We need respite care urgently to give family carers a vital break’
Carers left ‘humiliated’ by Fota Wildlife Park entry policy
Cork attraction says it ‘sincerely regrets any confusion or upset caused to visitors’
Bernadette Scully case: Carers group calls for statutory right to home care supports
Doctor was forced to seek help from London clinic amid struggle with HSE for services
Carers of the Year Awards: Parents, children and helpers honoured
The awards underline how ordinary people can rise to extraordinary challenges
State commitment to respite care has regressed since 2012 – carers
Funding for family carers must be ring fenced in next budget, says organisation
Carers to urge election candidates to back ‘fairness’ campaign
Family Carers Ireland lobby group in push for recognition of members’ unpaid work
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