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Tuesday 27 October 2020
A new report has looked at the operation of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme.
Families failing to engage with the Fair Deal Scheme is one of the reasons behind so-called ‘bed blockers’.
The decision taken today will extend this three-year cap to farms and businesses.
New figures show a significant discrepancy in the weekly costs of providing long-term residential care for elderly people.
Whether its Fair Deal contributions, nursing home fees or general funding in the care system, money gets in the way of older people deciding where they spend their final years.
Campaign groups have warned the government that “vacant housing stock alone” will not solve the housing crisis.
Age Action has said some nursing homes are charging “extortionate costs”.
Throughout the country, decisions are being made for reasons that trump people’s relationships and families.
Junior Minister Jim Daly has spoken out about the Devereaux controversy.
The couple was separated after 63 years of marriage when only one of them was granted a place in a nursing home.
Michael Devereaux (90) broke down in tears as he explained the ‘nightmare’ situation.
A documentary aired at the start of this year looked at the complexities of organising home care for the elderly.
Orwell Healthcare, one of Dublin’s largest facilities, has taken over Queen of Peace.
TheJournal.ie spoke to three people with recent experience of negotiating the HSE’s Fair Deal nursing home scheme.
The Department of Health has made the commitment in the wake of the broadcast of an RTÉ documentary on the subject.
Prime Time this evening reported on a review of the fair deal scheme.
Hospital waiting lists and overcrowding are among the biggest problems facing the health service.
“It’s not that the system isn’t sympathetic, it is – who wouldn’t be?”
What percentage of people think the 1916 Rising was a mistake?
Over 2,100 people are on the HSE’s Fair Deal waiting list.
A new survey reveals that patients are waiting more than 10 weeks for funding approval.
Now Carrigstown REALLY has it all.
The French back-row is earning some corn during his three-week ban for knocking out an opposing player.
Families of residents at the St Clair’s home in Mullingar will have to find alternative care, or cover the costs directly.
The Government is also examining accommodation options as an alternative to nursing homes.
Medical Independent reveals that funding for scheme to purchase private nursing home beds has been delayed.
Christie Phelan’s corner shop to turn into a SPAR in sponsored deal with RTÉ1 soap.
The health minister says that an increase in the length of nursing home stays needs to be investigated further. The scheme was suspended last month due to a €100m shortfall in funds.
The Fair Deal nursing home scheme has already run out of funding for this year and can’t accommodate any new people who need financial assistant to cover the costs of that care.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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