Monthly Archives: October 2011
Ex carers need help
Former carers face difficult transition
[Posted: Sun 02/10/2011 by Deborah Condon www.irishhealth.com]
A new report has detailed the often difficult time former family carers face when their caring job comes to an end.
Currently, there are an estimated 274,000 people In Ireland providing various levels of care to family members. However, until now, no research has examined the issue of life after caring.
Welfare Reform Bill second reading Tuesday 4 October
Welfare Reform Bill second reading
13 September 2011
The Welfare Reform Bill had its second reading – a debate on the general principles of the Bill – in the House of Lords on Tuesday 13 September. More than 50 Members of the Lords took part, including Members with first-hand experience of the benefits system and disability. A petition on housing benefits was presented before the debate.
