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From the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection
Reminder: In line with HSE advice on personal distancing, we’ve revised our Intreo Centre opening hours - they are closed today but will be processing claims. If you have a query about your #COVID19 claim, [...]
MOBILE NETWORK PROVIDERS SHOULD OFFER BEST DEALS TO THOSE COCOONING
Mobile phone network operators should be targeting their best deals at people who are cocooning. Many pensioners and vulnerable people have been telling me they are concerned that they will face spiralling bills with increased [...]
HELP FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE
Women's Aid offers support points for anyone who may be in unsafe and abuse homes, including a 24 hour National Helpline and associated services. For further information the Women's Aid website is at www.womensaid.ie It [...]
NEW COVID-19 MEASURES FOR NURSING HOMES
The Government has introduced measures to increase protection for residents and staff in nursing homes. I am very pleased to see a range of supports being launched as contingency measures are stepped up. Staff screening [...]
HSE ADVICE ON COCOONING
This is the latest advice on cocooning for the Over 70s and other vulnerable people. Please read it carefully and follow the instructions. It is vital that we follow the guidelines so that we can [...]
BEFRIENDING INITIATIVE FOR SENIOR ALERTS SCHEME
The Senior Alerts Scheme is to be used to offer additional support for older people during the COVID-19 crisis. The scheme, which is run by my Department, offers a pendant-based alarm system which is monitored [...]