Maria Bridgeman
Non-testing of close contacts not giving a clear picture as Clare continues to flatten the curve
Daily case counts of COVID-19 are not offering a clear picture as close contacts are not being tested, the Department of Public Health Mid-West has flagged.
‘This is 2020 and loved ones are pulling family from the floor’ – Crawford hits out at sustained absence of daycare and respite services
Sustained absence of daycare and respite services for individuals with disabilities in Co Clare has been described as “an appalling situation” by a North Clare representative who described that family members are having to pull loved ones ‘from the floor’.
Mental health impact of COVID-19 has been ‘absolutely huge’ in Clare
Services must be equipped to combat the mental health problems that have arisen from COVID-19, a North Clare councillor has outlined.
‘Absolutely scandalous’ – young people with physical disabilities living in nursing homes
An Ennis councillor has hit out at a “scandalous” situation that is resulting in young people with physical disabilities being forced to live in nursing homes.
‘Better policy needed’ for management of private nursing homes
Leading health officials in the Mid-West have supported the call for improved policy on the governance of private nursing homes to be put in place.
Norton warns of sustained closure of disability services
Long-term closures of disability centres will leave a lasting effect, a Clare disability advocate has cautioned.