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Mayo Training and Outreach Service
Mayo Training and Outreach Service
This is a 2 year project, sponsored by Baxter International Foundation in Mayo.
The objectives of this project are to:
- Identify the needs of Family Carers in Mayo
- Raise awareness of the work of Family Carers
- Provide quality accredited Home Care Skills training and other topic specific training to Family Carers
- Provide information sessions
- Establish and/or enhance existing local support groups
- Create awareness of The Carers Association for people caring for loved-ones at home in Co Mayo
- Enable Mayo's Family Carers to establish a voice on a national level through membership of The Carers Association
Click here for full details on services provided in Co. Mayo
Carers Day a Huge Success
Appreciating Mayo’s Hidden Treasures: Family Carers, an event organised by The Carers Association and the Mayo Volunteer Centre this past Monday, 5th December, was a huge success. Carers from all around counties Mayo, Sligo, & Galway ventured to Breaffy House Hotel where they were provided with information, advice, and guidance in their caring roles.
Organisations represented on the day included: Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Breaffy House Leisure Centre & Breaffy House Spa, Brí, The Carers Association, Caring for Carers, Castlebar Counselling & Psychotherapy Centre, Croi HeartSmart Programme, Enable Ireland, Family Centre, Castlebar, Home Care Medical, HomeInstead Senior Care, HSE- Public Health Nursing, Incontinence Support & Health Promotions, Irish Cancer Society, Irish Online Counselling & Psychotherapy Service, Irish Wheelchair Association, Jack & Jill Foundation, JKL Stay at Home Care, Ltd, Mayo County Council – Housing Adaptation Grants, Mayo- Roscommon Hospice, Mayo Volunteer Centre, National Council for the Blind, National Learning Network, Western Care, and Western Alzheimers
A health check area was provided by Staunton’s Pharmacy, Ltd (Castlebar), O’Brien’s Unicare Pharmacy (Claremorris), and Boots Pharmacy (Castlebar/Westport) where carers had their blood pressure and body mass index checked. The pharmacies also had information on medication, blister packs, flu shots and general health advice.
A dietician and nurse from Abbott Laboratories were on hand to offer advice and information on nutrition and following a healthy diet. Paul O’Brien, Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, launched an exercise programme designed specifically for carers which will be rolled out in 2012 around Co Mayo.
Information was also available on carers supports groups throughout the county: Aírc – supporting children with disabilities in Co Mayo, Ballina Carers Support Group, Castlebar Carers Support Group, Clán Beo – supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health issues, sensory disabilities, autism spectrum, and physical disabilities, Claremorris Carers Support Group, COPD Support Group, Mulranny Carers Support Group, Support & Social Group for Carers dealing with Dementia, and Westport Carers Support Group.
A designated pamper allowed carers to take time out for themselves with reflexology, shiatsu, and/or beauty treatments. All therapists generously donated their time to benefit carers. Six local crafts vendors were also on hand to add to the festive mood.
The Carers Association and the Mayo Volunteer Centre would like to thank all who took part in the day. The collaborative effort showed family carers that they are not alone. There are 5,440 carers in Co Mayo. We recognise the noble job carers do on a day-to-day basis. We honour them for their selfless dedication to the loved ones, neighbours, and friends that they look after. Thank you for being there, thank you for your care.
Anyone wishing to receive further information can contact 086 3775702 or mayocarers@gmail.com
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Roscommon Resource Centre
Young Carers Christmas Party
A very enjoyable Roscommon Young Carers Christmas Party in Kilbride Centre on Saturday 17th Deceember This party was funded by The Carers Association and by Leader
The Adult 2011 Christmas Party was hosted in Gleesons Resturant Roscommon on Sunday 18th December
Young Carers Group
This was initiated by the combined efforts of The Integrated Leader Partnership Development Company Roscommon and The Carers Association Roscommon
A meeting was held in The Partnership offices in Roscommon earlier this year where this idea was discussed. It was decided that a site visit to Newry Carers Offices to view the work that is being carried out there and to view their project. On that site visit a great lot of ideas was shared and it was from that the now Roscommon Young Carers has been established.
The first event was held in August. A two day Summer Camp was organised. This event took place on the 22nd & 23rd of August. The first day of The Summer Camp was held in the beautiful facility of Kilbride Community Centre who at all times are so generous with the use of their facilities. The children were very fortunate to have had the benefit of the expertise of Adrian Carberry FAI Roscommon County Council Development officer and Sarah Mulligan Sports Development officer Roscommon Sports Partnership who both gave of their time and skills. The enjoyment was so evident on the day; the children had an opportunity to forget their responsibilities for a few hours.
The Second day of the camp was held in the Board Room of the Leadership Offices in Roscommon. The morning consisted of Arts & Crafts Facilitated and coached by Volunteer Elaine Mc Intyre Castlehill Resident, in the afternoon the children enjoyed their time in the beautiful surrounds of Ross Bowling & The Upsie Daisy Activity Centre.
This two day event was part funded by Roscommon Leadership Partnership and the Carers Association Roscommon (funds raised from Roscommon Mini Marathon, The Community Foundation of Ireland funding & The Roscommon Leader Partnership Funding)
The two day event was a great success and this was accomplished by the work of the following Rose McTiernan Volunteer Secretary of the Church View housing Estate in Boyle,Tracey Mulrennan Boyle Volunteer, Thelma Reynolds Boyle Volunteer, The Art & Craft Volunteer Elaine Mc Intyre Castlehill, Maureen Connelly Community Support Worker at Roscommon Leadership Partnership Linda Sice Development officer Roscommon Leadership Partnership &Bernie Dowling Co–ordinator of Services for Roscommon Carers Association.
The next planned outing will take place on the 15th October where a trip to the Cinema in Athlone and will include food in Super Macs
Roscommon Mini-Marathon 2011
View news and results here
2011 Photo Gallery
Pictured at the meeting in Brussels on the 11th of October of the European Parliament Interest Group on Carers, held by Marian Harkin MEP and featuring a keynote presentation from EU Digital Agenda Commissioner Neelie Kroes are (from left): Maura Cunniffe (Roscommon), Marian Harkin MEP, Mary Brennan (Lecarrow), Eileen Hester (Lough Glynn), Marcella Gavigan (Roscommon.
Mr Lambert who is 103 officially opened the Ploughing Championship this year in Ballintubber.
Luke Ming Flanagan and his family attended the Ploughing Championship and visited The Carers Association stand on the day with his children.
On the 12th June Roscommon Carers joined carers from other Centres to start Carers Week, this event was really enjoyed. Beautiful food provided by Cuisle and really good music as always provided by Pascal Brennan
On the 19th June Carers from Roscommon and Ballygar joined together for a day trip. The morning started with tea, scones, and toast in the Prince of Wales Hotel with the usual kindness shown to Family Carers by the staff of the Prince of Wales Hotel. A short window of time was given to shopping. Then down to the Shores of the Shannon where we boarded the Viking Boat for a scenic trip to the Hodson Bay by water, where a history of the area was delivered by the Boat driver.
A beautiful 4 course lunch was ejoyed by the group in the Hodson Bay Hotel where we were shown great hospitality and service on the day, all aboard again with lively chatter and we set off for our return journey. The bus driver who was driving the community bus from the Melting Pot took all down to the bowling Alley and everybody showed their skill and sportsmanship. Everybody enjoyed the bowling and thought that it was a great way to forget their troubles. This event was part funded by the Community Foundation Funds allocated to The Carers Association Roscommon.
Irish Massage Therapist of Ireland Gave a day of free Therapy to Carers from Roscommon and Athlone
The Carers Association would like to thank the Irish Massage Therapist who gave of their time on Saturday 6th November, in the N.A.T.C. in Athlone. Carers from Roscommon and Athlone would like to thank Maureen Benson Athlone who co ordinated all of the therapists and who sourced the venue for the day. Our thanks to the Massage Therapists who worked on the day :- Anne O'Brien – Roscommon, Paul Kelly – Athlone, Aine Jones - Athlone Ann Fenton - Ballinasloe Maureen Benson Athlone. A special thanks to Laura Greene , who baked lovely buns and gave them as a token of recognition to the work of Carers. The Carers Association would like to thank James O'Leary, CEO, National Association of Traveller Centres who allowed us to use this beautiful facility.
Maureen had set up the room for the day. The aroma when we entered the building of scented candles and essential oils was just so calming and relaxing. It was very easy to leave the recession and the caring role outside the door for a little while. “This is exactly the kind of day that Carers need and we are so glad that we had this opportunity to offer carers” says Bernie Dowling from The Cares Association Roscommon
Congratulations to Niamh Simon - Connacht/Ulster Carer of the Year 2010
Pre Budget Submission - Protecting Ireland's Invisible Workforce - 13th October 2010.
The theme of this year’s Carers Association Pre Budget Submission was highlighting the great work of Family Carers being provided in the home. The Pre Budget Submission asked that there would be no cuts to any payments to Carers.
Veronica Corbett and Mary Egan (both regular attendees of the Cares Association Support Group Meetings) & Bernie Dowling was in attendance on the 13th of October , at the 2010 Pre Budget Submission was delivered by the Chairperson of the Carers Association Mr Frank Goodwin and the CEO of the Carers Association Mr Enda Egan.
Minister Finneran was unable to attend and had extended his apologies, however Minister Finneran had met with a delegation of Carers in his own clinic where we conveyed the message of Carers. Senator Leyden & Deptuty Feighean was in attendance at the presentation. They both conveyed their support for the work of Carers.
Deputy Denis Naughten was unable to attend the presentation; however he asked Veronica, Mary & Bernie to join him for lunch in the Government buildings where we gave him an overview of the Pre Budget Submission.
Pre Budget Lobbying
A delegation from The Carers Association Roscommon recently met with local Minister, Michael Finneran TD to discuss pre-Budget issues.
“We put a strong case to the Minister for retaining the Half-Rate Carers Allowance and the Respite Care Grant as priorities, and discussed a number of anomalies,” said local Co-ordinator of Services, Bernie Dowling.
Minister Finneran was very supportive of the points made and promised to talk to the Minister for Social Protection and the Minister for Health whom he knew were “both very much aware of the work of Carers”.
Minister Finneran T.D. stated
“I would like to commend the Roscommon Carer’s Association on their dedication and wonderful work down through the years on behalf of the people in Roscommon. I have listened carefully to their views and they can be assured that I will personally discuss their concerns with the relevant Government Ministers”
The Carers Association will make a full pre-Budget presentation for Oireachtas Members in Leinster House on October 13, which the Minister indicated he would attend.
Pictured with Minister Finneran (left to right) are Bernie Dowling, Mary Egan and her mum, Sally, Declan Finn , Maura Cunniffe Delaney and Anne Nolan, Regional Manager of The Carers Association.
Sligo Resource Centre
The Sligo Mini Marathon took place on Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May with over 200 participants. Click Here for information on Race Times.
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