Here is a comprehensive list of supports and services available for carers in West Cork:
These resources offer a comprehensive range of supports for carers in West Cork, including practical assistance, financial advice, respite care, emotional support, and training opportunities.
Local Services and Organizations
- West Cork Carers Support Group
- Provides support, information, and advocacy for carers in the West Cork area.
- Phone: 027 53848
- Email: westcorkcarers@eircom.net
- Website: westcorkcarers.ie
- West Cork Development Partnership
- Offers various support services, including assistance for carers.
- Website: wcdp.ie
National Services and Organizations
- Family Carers Ireland
- Offers support, training, and resources for family carers.
- National Freephone Careline: 1800 240 724
- Email: info@familycarers.ie
- Website: familycarers.ie
- Alzheimer Society of Ireland
- Provides support and services for carers of people with dementia.
- National Helpline: 1800 341 341
- Email: helpline@alzheimer.ie
- Website: alzheimer.ie
- Irish Cancer Society
- Offers support and information for carers of people with cancer.
- Cancer Nurseline: 1800 200 700
- Email: cancernurseline@irishcancer.ie
- Website: cancer.ie
Health and Wellbeing Services
- HSE Carer Support Services
- Provides a range of supports for carers, including respite care and home support services.
- Contact through local health office or GP.
- Website: hse.ie
- Cork Kerry Community Healthcare (HSE)
- Offers community support services for carers.
- Contact through local health office or community care team.
- Website: hse.ie
Financial and Legal Support
- Citizens Information Centre
- Provides information and advice on social welfare, carers’ allowances, health services, and legal rights.
- Website: citizensinformation.ie
- Department of Social Protection – Carers Services
- Provides information on financial supports available to carers, such as Carer's Allowance and Carer's Benefit.
- Website: gov.ie
Emotional and Peer Support
- Samaritans Ireland
- Provides emotional support for anyone in distress, including carers.
- Freephone: 116 123
- Email: jo@samaritans.ie
- Website: samaritans.org
- SeniorLine
- A confidential listening service for older carers who are lonely or need someone to talk to.
- Freephone: 1800 80 45 91
- Website: thirdageireland.ie
Respite and Practical Support
- Breakaway Respite Services (Family Carers Ireland)
- Provides respite care options for carers to take a break.
- Contact through Family Carers Ireland.
- Website: familycarers.ie
- HSE Respite Care Services
- Offers respite care facilities and services to provide temporary relief for carers.
- Contact through local health office or GP.
- Website: hse.ie
Education and Training
- Care Alliance Ireland
- Provides resources and information on training opportunities for carers.
- Website: carealliance.ie
- Family Carers Ireland – Online Training
- Offers various online training courses for carers.
- Website: familycarers.ie