Longford/Westmeath has the most people affected.
More than 200 vulnerable people are on the waiting list for home-support in the midlands.
According to the HSE's latest figures, 119 are waiting in Longford/Westmeath, while 97 are waiting in Laois/Offaly.
98 people in the region are looking to get a package for the first time, and 188 people are looking for additional home-help hours.
Paddy Connolly, from Age Action, says the situation is worsening further because of the Covid-19 pandemic:
Laois Protesters Host Anti-Hunt Ball
Animal welfare representatives attended.
Midlands 103 Reaches 112k Weekly Listeners In Latest JNLR Report
The latest figures show that the station has increased by 6,000 listeners over the past 12 months.
Longford-Westmeath TD Calls For Changes In ADHD policies
5 new teams were funded in 2025 and are recruiting.
HSE Midlands And Dublin Record Highest Number Of STI's
Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and herpes were seen the most.
Laois Heritage Society Launches Spring Talks With Evening of Folklore
Tony Delaney will be speaking at the event.
Midlands Counties Among Most Superstitious Regions In Ireland
Westmeath and Offaly are seen as superstitious areas of Ireland.
Landlords Set To Reset Rents To Market Rates
The measure will be approved by the Seanad today.
Man Charged Over Westmeath Garda Station Attack Expected To Bring Full Bail Application
38 year old Adil Muhammed will be back in court later this month.
Offaly Retailer Fined For Breaching Consumer Law
Shops in Cork, Donegal, and Dublin have also been found in breach by the CCPC.
EU Must Recognise 'Toxic' Laughing Gas As Psychoactive Substance Of Concern - Nina Carberry
Countries across the continent are reporting severe poisonings and deaths.
Unmarked Grave Campaign Group Call For Meeting with Taosieach
The Friends of Julia want the release of an estimated 50,000 names buried at 18 former psychiatric institutions across Ireland, including St Loman’s in Mullingar.
Court Hears Man Who Killed Father In Laois Hotel Believed He Was Attacking Imposter
31-year-old Henry McGowan, from Brooklyn, New York is pleading not guilty by reason of insanity.
Former Detective Demands Higher Gardai Numbers For Community Policing
A 38% decrease has been recorded in recruitment to the road safety unit last year compared to 2009.
Aontú Publish New Flood Forecasting Bill
Leader Peadar Tóibín feels local authorities are not acting fast enough in planning applications for flood defenses.
Retired Westmeath Chief Fire Officer Calls For Re-Examining of Beep Test
It follows a successfully settled discrimination case in Cork against a woman seeking a full time fire fighter role.
Laois Actor Settling Roots In West Cork
Robert Sheehan is applying for planning permission for works on his Cork farmhouse.
Local Authorities Will Be Held Accountable On Windfarm Judgement - Eamon Ryan
The former Environment Minister reacts to a Supreme Court ruling affecting future planning decisions.
ODVSS Back NWC Calls To Remove Domestic Abuse Perpetrators From Homes
CEO OF Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service Anne Clarke feels property rights are often given priority in abuse cases.
Fate Of Former Westmeath IPAS Centre In Hands Of OPW - Aengus O'Rourke
Councillors are seeking to acquire the land in Lissywollen off the OPW for the use of a recreational facility.
Garda ‘Go Safe’ Camera To Be Installed at Midlands Railway Station
The aim is to help improve safety for passengers across the country.
