 

Fresh calls have been made for urgent action on Donegal's home care crisis, with families left struggling to support vulnerable loved ones.

 

Patients are being discharged from hospital after being approved for home help, only to find there are not enough carers available to provide the care they need.

 

Many older people are being left without essential support, placing huge pressure on families and leading to some ending up back in hospital.

 

Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Manus Boyle said the issue must be addressed by the Minister, adding that “approving home help hours is not enough if there are no carers available to actually deliver the care

 

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Fresh calls have been made for urgent action on Donegal's home care crisis, with families left struggling to support vulnerable loved ones.
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Patients are being discharged from hospital after being approved for home help, only to find there are not enough carers available to provide the care they need.
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Many older people are being left without essential support, placing huge pressure on families and leading to some ending up back in hospital.
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Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Manus Boyle said the issue must be addressed by the Minister, adding that &ldquo;approving home help hours is not enough if there are no carers available to actually deliver the care
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