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Galway Autism Partnership (GAP), a registered charity based in Galway city, is committed to supporting autistic people and the dedicated carers in their lives. As part of this mission, GAP is proud to launch a transformative Career Guidance and Well-being Programme designed specifically for family carers and young carers under 25, funded by the Pobal Dormant Accounts Fund Scheme.

Right at Home, one of Ireland’s leading award-winning home care providers, has announced plans to recruit 1,000 new carers across the country as part of a major nationwide careers and recruitment campaign.

Family Carers Ireland is encouraging people in Galway to Step Up and take part in a special 5k fundraising walk this Sunday, April 13.

Sinn Féin General Election candidate for Galway East, Cllr Louis O’Hara, has said that carers across Galway are struggling financially and receiving payments way below the established minimum essential standard of living. O’Hara argues that the means test for carers allowance must be abolished and that Sinn Féin in government are committed to doing so.

For more than half a century, a highly skilled cadre of specialised hospital staff have cared for the most complex and critically ill patients in Galway.

Local Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten, is one of a group of elected representatives who is seeking an end to the means testing of family carers.

Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s 500,000+ family carers, has commenced its national fundraising campaign, Heart of Gold, aimed at providing vital support to family carers in Westmeath.

A Galway charity has been added to a list of seven organisations nationwide that will benefit from government funding of over €700,000 in a bid to support and improve employment opportunities for family carers.

Family Carers Ireland says there is an urgent need for long-term solutions to address the financial hardship facing family carers amid a worsening cost-of-living crisis.

If you have ever thought about fostering a child or young person in care now could be your time!