CSO Finds 8,150 Increase In Family Carers While Vital Supports Are Cut
Posted by newsdesk1 on June 16, 2017 · Leave a Comment
The Central Statistics Office has revealed today that the number of family carers in Ireland is up from 187,112 in 2011 to 195,263 in 2016. Family Carers Ireland say there is likely an additional 160,000 family carers but many don’t identify themselves as carers until in crisis. “The CSO’s Irish Health Survey findings released last […]
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‘Share The Care’ Campaign Launched To Highlight Role Of Cares In Tipperary
Posted by newsdesk1 on March 8, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Family Carers Ireland (FCI) has launched its year-long campaign, ‘Share the Care’. The campaign aims to make 2017 the Year of the Carer, and will highlight the vital role over 7000 family carers in Tipperary, play in their communities. ‘Share the Care’ will be supported by a range of nationwide awareness building activities, events, research projects, and complemented […]
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