Nominate your Offaly Carer

The Irish Red Cross is calling for Offaly nominations for the 2013 Carer of the Year Awards, open to any member of the public currently providing voluntary care.  This year’s prizes include a relaxing break for two at a 4 star Carlton Hotel, with dinner on one evening as well as a cash prize. 3474 […]

“Stop praising carers with words while punishing them with cuts” says Offaly Carers

Easier to get €700 per week for nursing home care, than €100 to help family carers   The Carers Association yesterday launched its Pre Budget Submission 2013 calling on government to put its own policy of caring for people in their own homes into practice.  The National Carers Strategy, published earlier this year, promised to […]