Support Offered To Carers By IRD Duhallow

By Stephanie Moynihan - Development Officer at IRD Duhallow

IRD Duhallow was delighted to host the highly anticipated Carers Information Support Forum on the 12th of October of which IRD Duhallow will be hosting more in the coming months under the current Dormant Accounts for Family Carers Funding Programme.

The format of Forums will promotes inclusivity and removes barriers for those who may not wish to commit to a course but a rather interested in attending standalone events. These standalone events seek to build on one another in order to provide comprehensive information and improve Carers employment outlook, self-care and personal development as well as information sharing. We were delighted to welcome CBT Therapist Sharon Clernon who spoke on how to build confidence, Margaret Birtley HSE Public Health Nurse on Respite Supports, Newmarket Social Welfare Office Manager Colette Vaughan on Carers entitlements as well as IRD Duhallow Social Farming Coordinator Rachel Budd on the Social Farming Project and IRD Duhallow Development Officer Brighid-Ide Walsh on the Strive group.

This Forums event was delivered in the James O’Keeffe Institute in Newmarket with delicious treats and lunch served from Duhallow Community Food Services afterwards.

IRD Duhallow would be delighted to meet you at future events. For further events, please contact Stephanie on 029-60633.

A great day had by all in attendance at the Carers Information Support Forum. IRD Duhallow Development Officer Stephanie Moynihan pictured alongside CBT therapist Sharon Clernon and many attendees on the day.

IRD Duhallow Social Farming Coordinator Rachel Budd talking on the highly successful Social Farming project

IRD Duhallow Development Officer Brighid-Ide Walsh giving a very informative talk on the Strive group.

Thank you to all in attendance for making the Carers Information Support Forum a major success.

HSE Public Health Nurse Margaret Birtley speaking on Respite supports

Colette Vaughan, Manager of the Newmarket Social Welfare Office for giving a presentation on Carers entitlements.