A Cork woman has opened up about the lack of care available for her sister with multiple disabilities. Marie spoke on Lunchtime Live about the ‘total horror story’ her family are experiencing. Marie’s sister Sarah, who is in her mid-30s, has a severe intellectual disability. Chronic seizures and behavioural issues mean that Sarah needs around-the-clock […]
1 year ago
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 […]
2 years ago
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 […]
3 years ago