Fix staffing crisis or waiting lists could double, homecare providers warn 

A report published this week revealed the terrible working conditions behind the staff shortages.

Immediate fixes are needed for the homecare staffing crisis or waiting lists could double this winter, homecare providers warned on Wednesday.

Over 6,000 mainly elderly people are on national homecare waiting lists including almost 1,000 across Cork and Kerry, with a report published this week revealing the terrible working conditions behind the shortages.