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

  1. West Cork Carers Support Group
  2. West Cork Development Partnership
    • Offers various support services, including assistance for carers.
    • Website: wcdp.ie

National Services and Organizations

  1. Family Carers Ireland
  2. Alzheimer Society of Ireland
  3. Irish Cancer Society

Health and Wellbeing Services

  1. 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
  2. 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

  1. Citizens Information Centre
    • Provides information and advice on social welfare, carers’ allowances, health services, and legal rights.
    • Website: citizensinformation.ie
  2. 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

  1. Samaritans Ireland
  2. 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

  1. Breakaway Respite Services (Family Carers Ireland)
    • Provides respite care options for carers to take a break.
    • Contact through Family Carers Ireland.
    • Website: familycarers.ie
  2. 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

  1. Care Alliance Ireland
    • Provides resources and information on training opportunities for carers.
    • Website: carealliance.ie
  2. Family Carers Ireland – Online Training
    • Offers various online training courses for carers.
    • Website: familycarers.ie