Lack of clarity on Tender (which sets out how #homecare operates) has frozen strategic planning in the sector. I’ve urged ⁦HSE Ireland⁩ ⁦Department of Health⁩ to correct this ASAP. irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4111…

1) Regina Doherty MEP NewstalkFM We do not agree that the govt is supporting people to stay at home. How many waiting on care packages? What is govt doing to respect the right to choose where to live? How many are strongly coerced into care?

Today is a monumental day for Ireland as we finally move from the archaic 1871 Lunacy Act to the progressive, empowering Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act, 2015 with a strong emphasis on will and preference Decision Support Service IASW

Some harrowing statistics and facts complied by Care Alliance Ireland. 12.5% of over 15s in Ireland care for a friend or family. 68% face financial distress 71% feel isolated from society Who will care for the carers? Care Alliance Ireland HSE Ireland Dementia Carers Campaign Network (The ASI)

"Call for new laws to protect nursing home residents" - not just laws, we need a sea-change in our attitudes to our own ageing and that of our loved ones, identifying with our future vulnerabilities and planning for dignified, supportive care rte.ie/news/politics/… via RTÉ "

⚽️Go Ireland! 🇮🇪 Home Instead would like to give a powerful shout-out to our incredible National football team! Believe in yourselves, support one another, and leave nothing on the field! We'll be cheering you on with all our hearts. You've got this. #COYGIG #WWC2023 #AUSvIRE

📣Home Instead, is delighted to announce the launch of its Dementia Awareness Month Campaign, It's never too early, it's never too late.

🇧🇷 & 🇹🇷@homeinsteadirl CAREGivers meet Minister Neale Richmond at our Leopardstown office to discuss their experience availing of the new home care work permit

This year's #PositiveAgeingWeek theme is Challenging Ageism. Ageism is the word used to describe the stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination against ourselves or other people, based on age. Join the movement to combat ageism: bit.ly/CombatAgeism. Create #AWorld4AllAges

"Danette’s leadership spanned over 10 years from 2013-2023 and together with former and serving Directors, was crucial in terms of the construction of the Southeast Palliative Care Centre (SEPCC) in partnership with the HSE." 📰bit.ly/3ZMFwhy

Congratulations and very best of luck to Ciara Smith from our Ballsbridge office. Picked in the Underdogs starting 11 to take on Galway United tomorrow night. ⚽️ ⏰7.00pm 📺TG4 🏟Eammon Deacy Park, Galway

Colette Kelleher M Ní Raghallaigh I thought Drew Harris confirmed to the Oireachtas that these blockades are illegal and those involved should face legal consequences? Helen McEntee TD, these micro racist acts lead to macro racist riots. Please act!

Important story from ⁦Shauna Bowers⁩ on the urban/rural divide in #homecare. Pretty much the more rural you are, the worse the waiting list. We can change this in #Budget25 with a dedicated plan to tackle them. irishtimes.com/health/2024/07…

Perplexing that Government can fast-track the Finance Bill and Social Welfare Bill but we have been waiting decades for #Homecare Legislation to be advanced and implemented 🤔#HomecareNow