Provision of homecare supports a 'postcode lottery'

New figures show over 6,000 elderly people are waiting for urgent homecare supports.

Provision of homecare supports a 'postcode lottery'
Tue, 13 Nov, 2018 - 07:37

New figures show over 6,000 elderly people are waiting for urgent homecare supports.

The Irish Times reports the provision of services has become a "postcode lottery".

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