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19th Annual Respite Weekend & Conference
"Sustaining Care"
26th February - 28th February 2010
Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa Galway
The weekend promotes social inclusion and provides much needed respite and therapy, which enables Family Carers to return to their caring role with, renewed energy and hope.
This year conference will cover items such as:
- FAIRDEAL SCHEME
- CARERS WORKSHOPS
- SUSTAINING CARE
Ministers Eamon O’Cuív Dept. Rural, Community and Gaeltacht Affairs and Áine Brady Dept. Health & Children will address conference. Other speakers include Pascal Moynahan Director Services for Older People and Prof. Joyce O’Connor Patron Caring for Carers Irl.
Conference fee € 200, which includes accommodation and meals.
Reduced fee applies to delegates attending conference only.
Caring for Carers Ireland is a national Non-governmental Organisation supporting Family Carers and those for whom they care.
September 2009
Pre-Budget Submission Budget 2010
Caring for Carers Ireland made this submission to Government in preparation for the 2010 Budget.
Click here to download full submission (pdf).
June 2009
Caring for Carers Irl National Carers Week 8th - 14th June 2009
The theme for this year's event is "Sustaining Care in the Home". A number of exciting events will take place throughout the country, hosted by the national network of 90 Carers Groups. These events include:
- Open Week at Centres in: Ennis, Limerick, Galway and Cavan - all are welcome
- Presentation of Certificates to course participants Ennis Co Clare
- Information evenings
- Launch of Nurse Led Carers Clinic in Tuam Co Galway
- Launch of Pobal National Programme "Training for Carers Measure"
For comprehensive details of all activities, throughout the country and location contacts download document (pdf) "Carers Week Activities"
Training for Carers Measure
Caring for Carers Irl has just started delivering training for Family Carers, under the new Training for Carers Measure funded by Pobal and the Dormants Accounts Fund. A variety of training courses will be rolled out throughout the country over the next two years.
Courses include:
- Caring in the Home
- First Aid
- Computer training
- Stress Management and Relaxation Therapies
For further details on all locations and courses contact Grainne Fogarty 065 6866515 gfogarty@caringforcarers.org
May 2009
New Appointments
Pat Shannon Head of Services
Grainne Fogarty National Training Development Officer
April 2009
Caring for Carers Hosts International Workshop
Caring for Carers, as a member of Leonardo da Vinci " Lifelong Educational and Training Programme" hosted an International Workshop on April 20th - 21st. in Ennis, Co. Clare. This Workshop focused on the transfer and development of competencies for Family Carers for future employment. Delegates from France, Spain, Italy, and Slovakia represented overseas caring organisations. This Workshop provided an opportunity for the exchange of ideas and experiences in relation to training for Carers. We wish to thank caring, educational and statutory organisations in County Clare who collaborated in the preparation of this International Workshop.
Caring For Carers Ireland - Newsletter 2009
Click here to download (pdf).
March 2009
The Family Carer - Sustaining Care in Challenging Times
Post Conference Press Release - Caring for Carers Ireland
18th National Respite Weekend and Conference
Killarney 6th - 8th March 2009
Click here to download full press release (pdf).