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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.

Cypress Gardens resident, Laura Egan, has been chosen as the Netwatch Westmeath Family Carer of the Year.

Family Carers Ireland has launched its highly anticipated Netwatch Family Carer of the Year Awards 2023 which seek to recognise the exceptional dedication and selflessness of family carers and young carers in County Westmeath, the Midlands region and beyond.

They save the Irish State a reported €20 billion per anum, but spend their days constantly having to fight for recognition for their work. Despite living in the third 'wealthiest' country in the world, the life of a carer within the home in Ireland is one of financial and career insecurity, loneliness and anxiety.

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.

Homecare Medical, one of Ireland’s leading providers of products, services, and solutions for all the caring needs of you or your loved ones, has opened a new store located just off the Kilmartin Roundabout in the N6 Centre.

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!

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) welcomes family carers of loved ones with dementia to attend its upcoming Face-to-Face Family Carer Training Course in the Sligo Park Hotel.

Athlone native, Lisa Malone, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Family Carer of the Year’ 2022 accolade.