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 […]
National Carers’ Conference Stream - 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 […]