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Staff shortages limiting access to technology for people with disabilities

Staff shortages limiting access to technology for people with disabilities

A report has found fragmented systems mean there are gaps in accessing assistive technology in Ireland.

Ireland facing shortage of health and social care workers, says Health Minister

Ireland facing shortage of health and social care workers, says Health Minister

A new paper outlines how there is an ‘urgent need’ to secure a supply of health and social care workers.

Residential supports for older people need to increase 60% by 2040, research finds

Residential supports for older people need to increase 60% by 2040, research finds

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said the findings will ‘help us plan better’.

Nursing home documentary should be investigated by gardaí – Tanaiste

Nursing home documentary should be investigated by gardaí – Tanaiste

Northern Ireland health situation is ‘dire and diabolical’, Michelle O’Neill warns

Northern Ireland health situation is ‘dire and diabolical’, Michelle O’Neill warns

Kate Garraway challenges UK health secretary on anniversary of husband’s death

Kate Garraway challenges UK health secretary on anniversary of husband’s death

Varadkar unsure Citizens’ Assembly wording on carers stronger than amendment

Varadkar unsure Citizens’ Assembly wording on carers stronger than amendment

Young caregivers get poorer Leaving Certificate grades – report

Young caregivers get poorer Leaving Certificate grades – report

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

The main care recipients are younger siblings and grandparents or other older relatives. More than half of young caregivers care for multiple people