New emergency care scheme for family carers

Family Carers Ireland (FCI) say when a carer has an unplanned hospital admission, there is a risk that the person who needs their support could be left at home alone. 

The Taoiseach has formally launched Family Carers Ireland's new Emergency Card Scheme, which aims to provide emergency care in the event that a family carer becomes ill.

Family Carers Ireland (FCI) say when a carer has an unplanned hospital admission, there is a risk that the person who needs their support could be left at home alone.