Family Carers are David Brophy’s ‘Unsung Heroes’ for RTÉ Documentary - Family Carers Ireland is proud to announce the airing of a heartfelt, two-part documentary on RTÉ One highlighting the hidden heroes of our society – family carers. The programme, ‘David Brophy’s Unsung Heroes’, due to air on RTÉ One on Wednesday 3rd and 10th June at 9.35 pm, tracks a choir’s journey from a group […]
Research Shows Family Carers Are Forgotten In Covid Crisis - Research carried out by Family Carers Ireland reveals that the Covid-19 crisis has had a major impact on the lives of Ireland’s 355,000+ family carers. Today’s publication of Caring Through Covid: Life in Lockdown follows an online survey completed in April and May by 1,307 current family carers representing a wide range of caring situations. […]FCI Joins Eurocarers’ Call For Immediate Action To Support Carers - Every day, millions of informal carers across Europe play a central part in the long-term care of people with a chronic illness, disability or other long-lasting care needs. They often do this unpaid and with minimal support. Many pay a high price for their caregiving in terms of negative health, social and employment outcomes. The […]
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Information & Advice - The latest public health measures announced by Government urge everyone to stay at home whenever possible to minimise the spread of COVID-19. We are currently in Phase 1 of the roadmap for reopening society and business. During Phase 1, you can leave your home for a wider range of reasons. You can also meet in small […]Irish Life Donate €350,000 to Family Carers Ireland - Family Carers Ireland today announced it has received vital funding from Irish Life to support family carers during and post the current COVID-19 pandemic. Family Carers Ireland will receive a donation of €350,000 to support its essential support services for family carers. COVID-19 is leaving its mark on all our lives and none more so […]
Tesco Ireland To Donate €50,000 To Support Family Carers - Tesco Ireland to further support the elderly, family carers and vulnerable with €270,000 Community Fund donation to support services during Covid-19 Tesco Ireland to donate €150,000 with three donations of €50,000 to ALONE, Age Action and Family Carers Ireland Separately, a €120,000 donation to be made available to over 450 community-based local causes via store-based […]
Call For Vital Support To Keep Family Carers Caring In Their Homes Safely - [23.03.2020] Family Carers Ireland has received a significant number of calls to its National Freephone Careline (1800 24 07 24) from family carers asking what might happen should they or their loved one contract the Covid-19 virus or be forced to self-isolate. “Many of these family carers care for young children or adults with profound disability […] Tesco To Help Over 65s & Family Carers With Early Store Access - Tesco Ireland has today announced that to help those most in need in communities at this time, it is offering over 65-year olds and family carers a dedicated time for them to do their shopping, in its 151 stores nationwide. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, starting this Wednesday 18th March, these customers will have dedicated […]A Message From The CEO - Dear family carer, With the news dominated by Covid-19 I wanted to get in touch and let you know what Family Carers Ireland is doing in our efforts to keep you and your loved ones safe, informed and supported. On foot of the government’s announcement we have cancelled all meetings (including training and fundraising events) […]
FCI Calls on FF Leader to Make Election Asks a Red Line Issue - Family Carers Ireland welcomed TD and leader of the Fianna Fáil party Micheál Martin to its annual National Respite Weekend at The Clayton Hotel Cork City on Saturday 7th March. Deputy Martin took time to meet with family carers, hear their stories and delivered a pre-dinner address at the event. The charity took the opportunity […]
Family Carers Ireland Implores Next Govt to Give Carers a Break - Family Carers Ireland will host its annual National Respite Weekend at The Clayton Hotel Cork City from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th March. The organisation is taking this opportunity to call on the next Government to give full-time family carers a right to 20 days respite each year. Lord Mayor Cllr. John Sheehan will give […] Clonmel Carer Resource Centre Relocating - Family Carers Ireland’s Carer Resource Centre in Clonmel has relocated from Sarsfield Street and will operate from Place4U Building, 25 Gladstone Street, Clonmel as of Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020. Please note that all phone numbers and email addresses (see below) remain unchanged. Tel: 052 7447102, 052 7447101, 052 6170454, 052 6170455 Fax: 052 6170456 Email: rmolloy@familycarers.ie Election 2020: Political Party Manifesto Commitments for Carers - The following is a summary of commitments made by parties in their own Election 2020 manifestos which are relevant to family carers. To download a PDF of these commitments, please click here. Fine Gael Invest an additional €5 billion per year to resource the health service. Provide 2,600 extra hospital beds and 4,500 community beds. […]
Family Carers Canvass Card Launched - Family Carers Ireland has launched its ‘Family Carers Canvass Card’. The campaign entitled ‘No one Should Have to Care Alone’ is calling on electoral candidates and the community to prioritise family carers in the next Government. Family Carers Ireland is appealing to communities to make their voice count and challenge candidates to commit to sharing […] State of Caring Survey - Family Carers Ireland are conducting our first nationwide survey into the lives and experiences of family carers in Ireland. Those who are providing regular, unpaid help for a friend or a family member with a long-term illness, mental or physical health problem, addiction, disability or problems related to old age are invited to complete this […]
No One Should Have To Care Alone This Christmas - No one should have to care alone this Christmas – Family Carers Ireland Ireland’s 355,000 family carers need a helping hand from family, friends, community and State While Christmas is a time of goodwill and festivities for most, the burden on those caring for their loved ones at home is greatly increased with the majority […]Marcin Named Netwatch Carer Of The Year - The 2019 Netwatch National Carer of the Year and four regional Young Carers of the Year were announced today at a gala awards ceremony held in the Westin Hotel, Dublin. Broadcasters and patrons of Family Carers Ireland Marty Whelan and Mary Kennedy presented Marcin Filak from Kildalkey, Co. Meath with the overall Netwatch Carer of […]
Family Carers Ireland Partners With IT Carlow For Certificate In Family Caring - Family Carers Ireland is delighted to partner with Institute of Technology Carlow to deliver a new Certificate in Family Caring. The course has been developed to provide family carers with the skills they need to care safely and confidently for a loved one at home. The QQI Level 6 special purpose award helps participants develop […]
Regional Forums 2019 - Family Carers Ireland is holding a series of regional forums across the country in October and November of 2019. These events will include an update on our #CAGED (Carers Against Government Exploitation & Denial) campaign in the wake of Budget 2020, an open floor discussion on priorities for family carers ahead of the next General […]
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 […]