Family Carers Ireland is a national charity for family carers across Ireland. It offers free support, information and advocacy, and works with carers in a wide range of situations, including young carers and those supporting children or adults with additional needs.
For clergy households in Ireland, it may be helpful where caring responsibilities are becoming difficult to manage alone. That might include caring for someone with disability, chronic illness, mental health challenges, addiction, frailty or palliative care needs.
The charity offers a confidential Careline, local support groups, and an online forum where carers can ask questions and connect with others in similar situations.
What support does Family Carers Ireland offer?
Practical guidance, referrals, support groups, a helpline, an online forum, and learning and support for carers, including young carers.
Who is it for?
Family carers in Ireland, including those caring for children, adults and older people with a wide range of support needs.
How might it help?
It may be useful if caring is affecting wellbeing, confidence or day-to-day life, and you need both practical advice and support from people who understand.