Michael Wright

Director of Public Affairs @HomeInsteadIrl All opinions my own.

[Sarah Donnelly @sarahmdonnelly1]

Perplexing that Government can fast-track the Finance Bill and Social Welfare Bill but we have been waiting decades for #Homecare Legislation to be advanced and implemented 🤔#HomecareNow

[Sinéad McGarry @Sineadmcgar]

@ColetteKelleher @MuireannNiR I thought Drew Harris confirmed to the Oireachtas that these blockades are illegal and those involved should face legal consequences? @HMcEntee, these micro racist acts lead to macro racist riots. Please act!

[Dovida Ireland @DovidaIreland]

Congratulations and very best of luck to Ciara Smith from our Ballsbridge office. Picked in the Underdogs starting 11 to take on Galway United tomorrow night. ⚽️
⏰7.00pm
📺@TG4TV
🏟Eammon Deacy Park, Galway

[Dovida Ireland @DovidaIreland]

"Danette’s leadership spanned over 10 years from 2013-2023 and together with former and serving Directors, was crucial in terms of the construction of the Southeast Palliative Care Centre (SEPCC) in partnership with the HSE."

📰https://t.co/SahVgl6yDh

[Dovida Ireland @DovidaIreland]

This year's #PositiveAgeingWeek theme is Challenging Ageism. Ageism is the word used to describe the stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination against ourselves or other people, based on age. Join the movement to combat ageism: https://t.co/cTHcvkv2vA. Create #AWorld4AllAges

[Michael Wright @MichaelWrightHI]

🇧🇷 & 🇹🇷@homeinsteadirl CAREGivers meet Minister
@nealerichmond at our Leopardstown office to discuss their experience availing of the new home care work permit

[Dovida Ireland @DovidaIreland]

📣Home Instead, is delighted to announce the launch of its Dementia Awareness Month Campaign, It's never too early, it's never too late.

[Dovida Ireland @DovidaIreland]

⚽️Go Ireland! 🇮🇪
Home Instead would like to give a powerful shout-out to our incredible National football team!
Believe in yourselves, support one another, and leave nothing on the field!
We'll be cheering you on with all our hearts. You've got this.
#COYGIG #WWC2023
#AUSvIRE

[Desmond (Des) O'Neill @Age_Matters]

"Call for new laws to protect nursing home residents" - not just laws, we need a sea-change in our attitudes to our own ageing and that of our loved ones, identifying with our future vulnerabilities and planning for dignified, supportive care https://t.co/EqH9x2Pgpq via @rte "

[Michael Wright @MichaelWrightHI]

I will be looking at HSE Home Support Packages vs the services of Private Home Care and will explore what changes we could see and how they could impact the future of dementia care.
Check out the conference programme here: https://t.co/cgCzLcZM8a
@EngagingDemIrl

[Michael Wright @MichaelWrightHI]

Today’s the day. I am excited to be speaking at the @EngagingDemIrl conference on ‘Home Support in Ireland Today & Tomorrow’ later on at 15.45.

[Engaging Dementia @EngagingDemIrl]

Some harrowing statistics and facts complied by Care Alliance Ireland.
12.5% of over 15s in Ireland care for a friend or family.
68% face financial distress
71% feel isolated from society

Who will care for the carers?

@CareAllianceIrl @HSELive @DCCNIRL

[Sarah Donnelly @sarahmdonnelly1]

Today is a monumental day for Ireland as we finally move from the archaic 1871 Lunacy Act to the progressive, empowering Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act, 2015 with a strong emphasis on will and preference @DSS_Ireland @IASW_IRL

[Care Champions Ireland @CareChampions2]

1) @ReginaDo @NewstalkFM We do not agree that the govt is supporting people to stay at home. How many waiting on care packages? What is govt doing to respect the right to choose where to live? How many are strongly coerced into care?

[Michael Wright @MichaelWrightHI]

Home care regulations should strengthen provider training and competency assessment. Regs strengthening provider training & competency assessment would allow greater flexibility for a home care worker to attain minimum educational qualifications whilst working as a carer.

[Michael Wright @MichaelWrightHI]

Minimum qualifications for home care workers have significant support from the Irish public say @publichealthie ➡️ https://t.co/1wDvOeYQHy

[Michael Wright @MichaelWrightHI]

However, minimum educational qualifications can deter people from becoming home care workers. Neither are educational qualifications a panacea for home care regulations and standards.

[Ian Wright @IanWright0]

Everybody knows what Match of the Day means to me, but I’ve told the BBC I won’t be doing it tomorrow. Solidarity.