Congratulations to the group of family carers who completed a “Safe Handling Course” at St. Camillus Hospital, Saturday, 14th November 2009 – Also a big thank you to Frances and Bridie who did the usual honours of running the course for us.
October 6, 2009
Womens Mini Marathon Sunday 4th October 2009
Caring for Carers, Limerick Branch wish to Thank all the girls who took part in The Limerick Womens Mini Marathon Sunday 4th October 2009. It was a glorious day with the sun beaming down on the University Limerick Campus where all the ladies were congregated . The atmosphere was fantastic with Limerick Live 95 fm adding to the fun.
We would also like thank all the people who sponsered our walkers or helped in any way towards the success of the day.
October 1, 2009
Launch of Caring for Carers Uniform Tuesday 29th September 2009
Caring for Carers, Limerick Branch have launched our new uniform this morning for our care workers. The top is a lovely light blue with our “Caring for Carers” logo complemented by navy blue pants.
September 28, 2009
Hoist Education Morning Tuesday 29th September
Caring for Carers, Limerick Branch held a “Hoist Education Morning” at our office in 1 John’s Street, Limerick. Deirdre Fee from Medical Express along with Thomas from www.fannin.ie kindly demonstrated to our care workers how to use the hoist. The morning was a great success and is part of our ongoing training mornings to upskill our care workers. A big thank you to them both for their time and expertise. Deirdre very kindly left the hoist equipment for an extra week so our nurses can demonstrate any points that the carers wish to revise. Thanks once again to Seán for the great photos.
See the slideshow of photos HERE
See the Flickr link HERE
New Uniform Launch for Limerickcaringforcarers
August 28, 2009
Limerick Women’s Mini Marathon Sunday October 4th 2009
August 28, 2009
Caring for Carers Support Groups
Our four Caring for Carers Support Groups will all be resuming in September. We hope all our carers had a restful Summer.
New members welcome!
Limerick City Carers Support Group – 2nd Monday of the month
Good Shepherd Daycare Centre 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Pennywell
Limerick
West Limerick Carers Support Group -1st Tuesday of the month
St Ita’s Hospital/ Desmond College Complex 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Newcastle West
Co. Limerick
Cappamore Carers Support Group - 3rd Tuesday of the month
Cappamore Community Centre 8.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Cappamore
Co. Limerick
Hospital Carers Support Group – 2nd Wednesday of the month
Hospital Resource Centre 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Hospital
Co Limerick
For further information regarding any of the above, phone
Caring for Carers – 061 469484
Caring for Carers, Limerick Branch have four support groups in the Limerick area. If you are a carer and would like the additional support of other carers in an informal relaxed environment then you may wish to attend.
August 28, 2009
Courses for Family Carers -Autumn
We are now taking names for the following courses:-
| Name of Course: | Location: | Start Date: | |
| Caring for the home Course | St Camillus Hospital, Limerick | Every Thursday evening for 12 weeks | 24th September 2009 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm |
| Caring in the home Course | Hospital Family Resource Centre, Knockainy Rd. Hospital, Co.Limerick | Every Monday evening for 10 weeks | 21st September 2009 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm |
For any information on the above please contact us at:
Caring for Carers
1 John’s Street
Limerick
Or phone – 061 469484
August 28, 2009
JTI Ireland Community Care Committee
Caring for Carers Limerick Branch would like to thank JTI Ireland, Community Care Committee for choosing us as one of their nominated charities. We are extremely grateful for their generous donation. It makes us feel appreciated that all our hard work in the caring field is appreciated. Thanks to all concerned – especially Eamonn.
July 2, 2009
Caring in the Home Course Mass & Presentation of Certificates, Newcastle West, Thursday 25th June 2009
Congratulations to the 23 Family Carers who have just completed a 12 week “Caring in the Home Course”. They were presented with their Certificates on Thursday night by Peter, Area Manager for the Elderly/ H.S.E Mass was read by Fr. Pat Bluett. The night was a great success with teas and refreshments laid on by St Ita’s Catering Staff.
Over the course of the 12 weeks the family carers have got to know each other and share their experiences on caring, proving how invaluable the social side of the Courses are. They are now encouraged to join the very successful West Limerick Caring for Carers Support Group, Majella being at hand to meet and greet them.
Caring for Carers wish to sincerely thank everyone who participated or helped in any way over the last 12 weeks namely , Area Manager for the Elderly/H.S.E, Peter; Fr. Pat Bluett; A/Director of Nursing Maura, Margaret and the Staff at St. Ita’s Hospital; all the course speakers; course co-ordinators Renee, Mary and Margaret. A special word of thanks to Simon (husband of one of the carers) who was our photographer on the night. See pictures below.
See a Slideshow of the Photos from the Presentations Here
See the Photos HERE
