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Join us on Tuesday 3rd September from 10.30am for an information session on the new pension scheme for long-term family carers. There will be time for individual questions to be answered. Register at eventbrite.ie/e/989001057787

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis is a free online course starting September 9. The course is designed for everyone, including people living with MS, their families & carers, medical, nursing & allied health professionals. Find out more and enroll here: ms-society.ie/news/understan…

Our monthly coffee morning takes place on the first Friday of every month with our next session due on Friday 6th September at 11am. Sign up at eventbrite.ie/e/818208031247…

Sharon McCarthy is back with us on 12th Sept for an online session on supporting our autistic young people through our education system. This event is interactive and will not be recorded. Sharon will have resources to share with all who register. See eventbrite.ie/e/989021639347

🚨Join us on Thursday, 5th September from 6pm-7pm for a capacity building webinar on the Mental Health Bill 2024. We'll discuss the proposed key changes in the legislation and what they will mean for people accessing MH services in the future. Register👇 ow.ly/PK2U50SXNBu

Join us via Zoom on Wednesday 11th September at 10.30am as Clare Duffy talks us through the Fair Deal (Nursing Home) Scheme and answers your individual questions. Register for this interactive session at eventbrite.ie/e/989036122667…

The independent Commission on Care for Older People invites you to have your say on the health and social care services and supports provided for older people. Find out more and share your views by 5pm on Thursday 24 October 2024 at gov.ie/PublicConsulta…

Join Padraig Ruane from Patient Advocacy Service, along with one of their advocates, via Zoom on Thurs 19th Sept at 10.30am for an info session and Q&A for family carers. Register at eventbrite.ie/e/999284305257. Learn more about the Patient Advocacy Service at patientadvocacyservice.ie

"We constantly talk about carers & supporting carers. If you're not caring for the carer, you're actually bringing a bigger crisis..." Tracy Carroll & Jane Johnstone speak to NewstalkFM's Younified about the realities of being a family carer. Listen here: newstalk.com/podcasts/youni…

If you care for a loved one living with dementia, join our expert Bryan Nolan on Friday 20th September from 10.30am to gain invaluable tips and strategies. Register at eventbrite.ie/e/999453802227…

Our men’s connect session takes place this Tuesday 10th September from 1pm via Zoom. To join, please email [email protected]

As Patron&awards host it was great fun launching this year’s Netwatch Family Carers of the Year Family Carers Ireland with last year’s incredible winner Breda Morrissey & rugby legend Mick Galwey. Nominate someone familycarers.ie

Make sure to join us on September 25th to hear more about the financial supports available when caring for a child with a long-term illness! Register here - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Family Carers Ireland

Join us this Wed Sept 18th at 10am as our established support group for those caring for someone with severe ID and complex needs meets again. New members welcome. If you want to meet and chat with others in a similar caring role, please contact Norah at [email protected]

Join us via Zoom this Thurs 19th Sept from 10.30am as Padraig Ruane and an advocate from Patient Advocacy Service offer support, guidance and information to anyone with concerns about the care provided to a loved one in a hospital and/or nursing home. Register at eventbrite.ie/e/999284305257