Carers set to get National Living Wage as hours are cut
The Government has announced that there will be an increase in funding for home carers and it will be provided by the State. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said that the extra money, which will see carers paid at least the National Living Wage of €11.30 per hour, will “help address some of the […]
3 years ago
Minister Heather Humphreys confirms annual grant for carers
An annual grant for carers and their families nationwide has been announced. This means that 125,000 carers and their families will now receive an annual grant of €1,850 in added support. This is part of a €260m package created to recognise the work that carers put in every day. Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, […]
3 years ago
Irish woman left alone without carers for 21 hours due to shortage
Terrible. A woman in Wexford has revealed that she was left alone in her home for 21 hours with no food or water due to a carer shortage. With many carers being absent due to Covid, Sharon Colgan, who has cerebral palsy was left stuck in her urine-soaked bed for almost 24 hours as she […]
4 years ago
Kate Garraway responds to claims she “paraded husband Derek” around
Kate explained that she is very protective of her husband. Kate Garraway has responded to concerns that she is “parading” her sick husband Derek around. Ahead of her documentary about her husband’s battle with Covid, one person said they don’t like how Kate has put the spotlight on Derek. They said: “I genuinely hope he […]
4 years ago