Midlands Carers To Benefit From Funding Boost

It's going to be used to target three areas.

Family Carers Ireland say a €350,000 donation will bring stability during uncertain times for those doing a crucial job.

Irish life made the pledge, with almost 20,000 carers in the midlands set to benefit. 

Three areas are set to be targeted with the fund, supports for mental and physical health, respite hours for those who are currently caring for a loved one 24 hours a day and emergency cover in the event of someone contracting the virus.

Head of Communications with Tullamore based Family Carers Ireland Catherine Cox says the challenge now is to distribute the money fairly:

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