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The local Multiple Sclerosis Society will hold information and support meetings at its western regional office at Roxboro House, Raleigh Row, on Friday March 13 from 11am to 1pm and at the Shearwater Plaza Hotel, Ballinasloe, on Wednesday March 11 from 11am to 1pm.

The Carers’ Associations reminding people in Kilkenny to nominate their Carers of the Year in appreciation of the caring work carried out across the county for their loved ones, those with special needs and those terminally ill.

Mayo carers have received what the Carers’ Association is calling a “slap in the face” with the Government's announcement that the committed National Carers Strategy, for which the organisation has been lobbying for over five years, will now not be published. Minister for Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin met with the Carers’ Association this week to inform them of this decision. The organisation's members nationwide, who have submitted their proposals towards this strategy, have placed enormous priority on the publication of the strategy to implement vital supports for Mayo’s 5,440 family carers.

Family carers across Kilkenny are seeking councillors’ support in their campaign to have the National Carers Strategy published.

Westmeath carers have received what the Carers Association is calling a 'slap in the face', with the Government announcement that the National Carers Strategy is not to be published.

Westmeath carers have received what the Carers Association is calling a 'slap in the face', with the Government announcement that the National Carers Strategy is not to be published.

The first nationwide survey on patient well being and relationships, conducted by Arthritis Ireland and sponsored by Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals (Ireland), shows almost one in two people with arthritis can no longer participate in social activities they used to enjoy, while one in three are worried about how their condition has affected their appearance.

Following his recent discussions with Pat Grogan, Cllr John Coonan proposed that Kilkenny Area County Council demand that the National Carers Strategy be published as outlined in the social partnership agreement. He believes it to be a “matter of principal”.

A Co Galway carers’ support group recently organised a respite break for its members

Coping with caregiver stress