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Responding to the latest data from the Survey of Income and Living Conditions, the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) says while temporary measures supported household incomes, far too many households are struggling to make ends meet given the scale of the cost of living crisis.
This new publication is both a continued reflection and expansion upon our festival theme “The Sound of Change”, as well as the many activities, conversations, and ideas that percolated from this theme during ICAF 2023.
Neurology patients are travelling over 200km roundtrip to see their neurologists which leads to poorer outcomes for patients. That’s according to the Neurological Alliance of Ireland which launched a new campaign seeking commitments from elected representatives and the HSE to provide outpatient neurology services at five regional hospitals around the country.
A call has been made for the voices of kinship care families to be central to comprehensive new policy for social, welfare and service supports. This was highlighted at policy workshop – hosted by Kinship Care Ireland – and attended by kinship carers, stakeholders and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
The most inspiring adult learning initiatives on the island of Ireland were honoured at the 2024 STAR Awards — Showcasing Teamwork, Awarding Recognition —run by AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation of Ireland.
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in men and women in Ireland. For many with premature heart disease and stroke, this can be delayed or even prevented. We have established 8 Heart Healthy Habits that can help you to keep on top of your heart health.
The Immigrant Council of Ireland’s anti-racism initiative, Wear Red Day, will take place on Thursday, 21st March. To mark the day, the Immigrant Council is calling on schools, businesses, sports clubs and community groups across the country to wear red and raise vital funds to help fight against racism in Ireland.
The latest annual Barnardos and ALDI Ireland Food Insecurity Research was launched. The research found that food insecurity in families with children is worsening. The research found that food insecurity in families with children is worsening.
Time to Reflect is the findings from a survey commissioned by Irish Hospice Foundation to explore the impact of COVID-19 and public health measures on the experiences and perceptions of the Irish population in relation to dying, death, and bereavement during this time.
Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde has announced the route and schedule of her upcoming, first-of-its-kind ‘Whole Wild World Bus Tour’, which will bring children’s writers and illustrators to schools, libraries, bookshops and cultural venues all along the west coast of Ireland this April.
Treoir launched a public campaign to support ‘Yes’ votes in the two upcoming referendums that take place on March 8th. Treoir called on the public to get informed, to make sure they are registered – and to support both amendments in favour of greater family & gender equality.
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