Paying The Price – The Hidden Impacts Of Caring - New report shows family carers expected to fill gaps in health and social care system, regardless of personal toll “How can I keep doing this day after day? I’m so tired I feel like I’ll drive off the road… I’m afraid he will seriously hurt me. I need help for when he is aggressive—some sort […]
National Carers’ Conference Live Streaming - UPDATE: The live stream of our National Carers’ Conference – The Impact of Caring & Influencing Change – has now ended. Thank you for watching and apologies for the poor sound quality. Family Carers Ireland’s National Carers’ Conference, titled The Impact of Caring & Influencing Change, takes place in The Hilton, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 on […]
Family Carers Protest Outside Leinster House - Angry family carers protested today outside Dáil Éireann to highlight their disappointment and frustration with Budget 2020. “The Government have family carers in a box. They think they’ve ticked the box with this budget – well they didn’t. Our phones have been ringing with furious family carers demanding proper recognition for the 24/7 work that […]
Family Carers Ireland Announces Exciting Partnership With Netwatch - Family Carers Ireland is delighted to team up with Netwatch for the “Netwatch Carer of the Year Awards 2019”. Headquartered in Carlow, Netwatch are global leaders in proactive visual monitoring and provide protection and peace of mind for businesses in Ireland, UK and US. Now in their 13th year, the awards seek to recognise, celebrate […]
Carers Against Government Exploitation – Protest - Family Carers Ireland is holding a protest outside Leinster House on Wednesday, October 16th from 11am-12pm in response to Budget 2020. We have been asked by family carers to take action to send a clear message to Government that their repeated failure to address the homecare crisis and improve supports and services amounts to exploitation. […]Budget 2020 Won’t End Homecare Crisis - Family Carers Ireland notes the announcement of one million additional home care hours in Budget 2020. While a step in the right direction, this will not be enough to clear the current waiting list or keep up with demand and demographic changes. Given the failure to deliver on the promised hours for 2019, it is […]
Find Us At The National Ploughing Championships - Family Carers Ireland is delighted to be attending the National Ploughing Championships in Ballintrane, Fenagh, Co. Carlow from September 17th-19th. We will be offering advice and information in relation to supports, services and rights and entitlements for family carers, our Caring Employers initiative, membership sign-up and much much more. If you will be one of […]Call for Nominations for Carer of the Year 2019 - [26.08.2019] Family Carers Ireland are calling on friends, family members and health professionals to nominate family carers for the 2019 Carer of the Year Awards. The deadline for nominations is the 26th of September 2019. The Carer of the Year Awards recognise carers nationwide who sacrifice so much to caring for their loved ones. Family […]
New ESRI Research Further Highlights Postcode Lottery - [23.07.2019] New research published today provides further evidence that a postcode lottery exists for family carers whereby where you live determines what supports you can or cannot access. It also reinforces Family Carers Ireland’s call for a €110 million increase in the home supports budget in Budget 2020. The ESRI report on the supply of […] Financial Pressure Of Caring Damages Health - [19.07.2019] Family carers are under severe financial pressure due to a lack of supports and services and the extra costs associated with providing essential care to their loved ones. Shockingly, one in four family carers providing 50+ hours of care per week do not receive Carer’s Allowance or Carer’s Benefit because of the strict eligibility […]40 Young Carers Enjoy Respite Weekend In Carlingford - Family Carers Ireland’s annual Young Carers Respite Weekend took place from June 22nd to 24th in Carlingford Adventure Centre. The aim of the event is to give young people with caring responsibilities the chance to have fun, relax, socialise and have their voices heard about issues that affect them. Almost 40 young carers from across […]
Pre-Budget Submission Highlights ‘A Decade Lost’ - [26.06.2019] Family Carers Ireland, the organisation who represent the 355,000 family carers in Ireland, have launched their pre-budget submission. The priorities outlined in ‘A Decade Lost’ are supported by research published in May 2019 which shows that the situation for family carers has severely declined in the past 10 years. This research reflects the lack […]Irish Charities Team Up To Launch National Carers Week - [10.06.19] Today, twelve Irish organisations have partnered to launch National Carers Week 2019 with the help of broadcaster and Family Carers Ireland patron Mary Kennedy. Now in its 13th year, National Carers Week will run from 10th-16th June 2019. With 355,000 family carers in Ireland, this week carries huge importance and aims to raise awareness of […]
Family Carers Paying An Even Higher Price Than 10 Years Ago - [30.05.2019] One in three family carers have a diagnosis of depression and almost two in three carers are now providing more than 100 hours of care per week. These are just some of the alarming findings in a new research report. Carers are now estimated to save the state €10 billion every year. Today, Family […]
Carer of the Year Awards 2019 Launched - [24.04.2019] Today, Family Carers Ireland launched its annual Carer of the Year Awards for 2019. The event was hosted by broadcasters and patrons of the charity Mary Kennedy and Marty Whelan in The Westin Hotel, Dublin. The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the remarkable contribution of Ireland’s 355,000 family carers. Family Carers Ireland takes pride […]2019 Local & European Election Manifestos - Family Carers Ireland believes that improving family carers lives must be firmly on the agenda in the local and European elections on May 24th. We are contacting candidates to make them aware of our manifestos and we encourage everyone to engage in the elections on the issue of carers’ rights. Our local election manifesto Building […]
Public Meetings – Carers In Crisis: Ending the Postcode Lottery - Family Carers Ireland is inviting family carers from across the country to attend one of six upcoming public meetings ‘Carers in Crisis: Ending the Postcode Lottery’ which will take place over the coming weeks. These events aim to highlight the postcode lottery family carers experience in accessing essential supports and will identify local issues that […]
250 Family Carers Enjoy Well-Earned Break At Respite Weekend - Friday, March 1st saw 250 family carers descend on Salthill, Co. Galway for the National Respite Weekend. The annual event organised by Family Carers Ireland is not only an opportunity for family carers to kick back, relax and get some well-deserved pampering but also allows them to catch up with familiar faces, share stories and […]Caring Employers Encouraged To Support Family Carers - One in nine people in Ireland’s workforce are juggling paid employment with a family caring role. Family Carers Ireland is asking Irish companies to join them in supporting this group of 210,000 family carers. Today, Friday, February 22nd in The Merrion Hotel, Family Carers Ireland hosted a first of its kind breakfast briefing for employers […]
A Choir Of Carers To Feature In New RTÉ Series - Following on from the hugely successful ‘The High Hopes Choir’ and ‘The Choir of Ages’, Tyrone Productions are delighted to be commencing the production of a brand new RTÉ series in partnership with Family Carers Ireland which will be based in Wexford. The series will follow world renowned conductor David Brophy as he forms a […]