News - carers
Local candidate says carers 'crying out for help' in south Roscommon
Independent candidate Dominic Naughton decided to run after taking care of his father, who has dementia, for the last three years.
Jun 6, 2024 13:22
People urged to provide foster care for children in Shannonside region
Orchard Fostering say that individuals and families from all walks of life, are needed to provide a safe and loving haven for young people in foster care.
Mar 7, 2024 14:16
Close to 30,000 adults across the region living with parents last year
Of these figures from the region, 1,513 are unpaid full time carers for members of the family.
Sep 4, 2023 13:29
Roscommon Family Carers urge GPs to support those applying for Carers grant
Bernie Dowling form Roscommon Family Carers Support Group says many people are still missing out on the payment.
Jun 1, 2023 17:08
Roscommon care provider calls for clarity on pandemic bonus
Some frontline workers have yet to receive the payment.
May 31, 2022 13:45
Two local home carers honoured at national awards ceremony
Breda and Pauline received their award at a special ceremony at Comfort Keepers’ office last week.
Apr 4, 2022 17:08
Minister says extending frontline bonus would be extremely difficult
There are calls for the payment to be extended to other workers.
Jan 20, 2022 18:13
Roscommon carers representative says government is ignoring vital role again in pandemic payment
The government has announced a one-off Bank Holiday for workers on the 18th of this March , and the payment of €1,000 tax free to front line health care workers
Jan 19, 2022 16:46
Calls for increase in social welfare payments ahead of budget 2022
Meanwhile, Trade union SIPTU is accusing the government of moving to privatise local services for the unemployed which have been run as non-profits for years.
Sep 6, 2021 08:27
People in Leitrim asked to share home with a person with a disability
All the details are below for the short break scheme that is facilitated by the HSE.
Jun 5, 2021 11:52Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
1e, Mastertech Business Park
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford,
Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2024 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus