Care Champions Ireland
@carechampions.bsky.social
A family led volunteer advocacy group who advocates with and for people who use care services. #SafeguardingLaws #CarePartner #PeoplesCovidInquiry
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#HelpUsBeHeard
#peoplescovidinquiry
#HumanRightsDoNotGrowOld
#HelpUsBeHeard
#peoplescovidinquiry
#HumanRightsDoNotGrowOld
A truly unforgettable day at Áras an Uachtaráin
#CareChampions #Gratitude #SeenAtLast
Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland Catherine Connolly
#CareChampions #Gratitude #SeenAtLast
Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland Catherine Connolly
June 27, 2026 at 8:59 AM
A truly unforgettable day at Áras an Uachtaráin
#CareChampions #Gratitude #SeenAtLast
Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland Catherine Connolly
#CareChampions #Gratitude #SeenAtLast
Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland Catherine Connolly
A truly monumental day for Care Champions. We are honoured to attend today’s Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin, courtesy of President Catherine Connolly & Mr. Brian McEnery
We carry every single person and family failed in care in our hearts today.
#CareChampions #ArasAnUachtarain
We carry every single person and family failed in care in our hearts today.
#CareChampions #ArasAnUachtarain
June 26, 2026 at 9:56 PM
A truly monumental day for Care Champions. We are honoured to attend today’s Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin, courtesy of President Catherine Connolly & Mr. Brian McEnery
We carry every single person and family failed in care in our hearts today.
#CareChampions #ArasAnUachtarain
We carry every single person and family failed in care in our hearts today.
#CareChampions #ArasAnUachtarain
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Dog owners have been urged to keep their pets cool and rethink their walk routines amid the warm weather.
Dogs Trust said owners should try to walk dogs early in the day or late at night when temperatures are cooler - or skip walks on hot days. jrnl.ie/7051567
Dogs Trust said owners should try to walk dogs early in the day or late at night when temperatures are cooler - or skip walks on hot days. jrnl.ie/7051567
Dog owners urged to rethink walks and keep pets cool as weather heats up
Dogs Trust said those with dogs should try to walk them earlier in the day or late at night when temperatures are cooler.
jrnl.ie
May 26, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Dog owners have been urged to keep their pets cool and rethink their walk routines amid the warm weather.
Dogs Trust said owners should try to walk dogs early in the day or late at night when temperatures are cooler - or skip walks on hot days. jrnl.ie/7051567
Dogs Trust said owners should try to walk dogs early in the day or late at night when temperatures are cooler - or skip walks on hot days. jrnl.ie/7051567
It’s changing what in the future will be a historic record, it’s not going to be factual. The evaluation will meet approx 100 bereaved relatives
Families want their relatives’ records & ask questions & explain how the policies failed
#CovidEvaluation
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Families want their relatives’ records & ask questions & explain how the policies failed
#CovidEvaluation
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
'What families need is answers': Advocacy group hits out at covid evaluation sessions
A Care Champions advocacy group said the covid-19 evaluation sessions are "a disservice not just to the people who died, it’s also losing that chance to really learn lessons from the pandemic".
www.irishexaminer.com
May 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM
It’s changing what in the future will be a historic record, it’s not going to be factual. The evaluation will meet approx 100 bereaved relatives
Families want their relatives’ records & ask questions & explain how the policies failed
#CovidEvaluation
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Families want their relatives’ records & ask questions & explain how the policies failed
#CovidEvaluation
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
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Who cares for the Carers?
@carechampions.bsky.social
@carechampions.bsky.social
Today is the 50th anniversary of
Carer’s Allowance.
I wrote about the 6 million people in the U.K. who are unpaid carers - and why it’s time the state stopped asking them to prop up the broken care system whilst pushing them into poverty and ill health. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Carer’s Allowance.
I wrote about the 6 million people in the U.K. who are unpaid carers - and why it’s time the state stopped asking them to prop up the broken care system whilst pushing them into poverty and ill health. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Britain's shadow workforce is paid as little as 65p an hour. Who cares for the carers? | Frances Ryan
Carer’s allowance turns 50 this year, but it’s no reflection of the labour of the millions who cook, clean and nurse behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
April 12, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Who cares for the Carers?
@carechampions.bsky.social
@carechampions.bsky.social
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Important ruling re; Covid 19 and deaths in nursing homes in Ireland. Mr Justice Paul Coffey, in the High Court this week, noted the settlement of the action in relation to the death of Mr Lee with an order for costs against Carechoice Ballynoe Ltd @carechampions.bsky.social
April 30, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Important ruling re; Covid 19 and deaths in nursing homes in Ireland. Mr Justice Paul Coffey, in the High Court this week, noted the settlement of the action in relation to the death of Mr Lee with an order for costs against Carechoice Ballynoe Ltd @carechampions.bsky.social
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Truth: You are never too old for human rights - no matter who you are, what color you are, what faith you embrace - no matter how much money you have or don’t have
#AllLivesMatter
#Kindness
#Compassion
#Dignity
#AllLivesMatter
#Kindness
#Compassion
#Dignity
Touching memorial outside Leinster House this morning from @carechampions.bsky.social — remembering all those who died in care.
May they rest in peace. ❤️🩹
May they rest in peace. ❤️🩹
March 3, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Truth: You are never too old for human rights - no matter who you are, what color you are, what faith you embrace - no matter how much money you have or don’t have
#AllLivesMatter
#Kindness
#Compassion
#Dignity
#AllLivesMatter
#Kindness
#Compassion
#Dignity
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Touching memorial outside Leinster House this morning from @carechampions.bsky.social — remembering all those who died in care.
May they rest in peace. ❤️🩹
May they rest in peace. ❤️🩹
March 3, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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Touching memorial outside Leinster House this morning from @carechampions.bsky.social — remembering all those who died in care.
May they rest in peace. ❤️🩹
May they rest in peace. ❤️🩹
March 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Touching memorial outside Leinster House this morning from @carechampions.bsky.social — remembering all those who died in care.
May they rest in peace. ❤️🩹
May they rest in peace. ❤️🩹
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Memorial at Leinster House to mark 6 yrs since care facilities first went into lockdown. To honour those affected & advocate for those still in the system.
We invite you to join us @ 11:00AM on Kildare st
AV Room Briefing: 1:00pm (If interested in joining, please send us a message, spaces limited)
We invite you to join us @ 11:00AM on Kildare st
AV Room Briefing: 1:00pm (If interested in joining, please send us a message, spaces limited)
February 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Memorial at Leinster House to mark 6 yrs since care facilities first went into lockdown. To honour those affected & advocate for those still in the system.
We invite you to join us @ 11:00AM on Kildare st
AV Room Briefing: 1:00pm (If interested in joining, please send us a message, spaces limited)
We invite you to join us @ 11:00AM on Kildare st
AV Room Briefing: 1:00pm (If interested in joining, please send us a message, spaces limited)
Memorial at Leinster House to mark 6 yrs since care facilities first went into lockdown. To honour those affected & advocate for those still in the system.
We invite you to join us @ 11:00AM on Kildare st
AV Room Briefing: 1:00pm (If interested in joining, please send us a message, spaces limited)
We invite you to join us @ 11:00AM on Kildare st
AV Room Briefing: 1:00pm (If interested in joining, please send us a message, spaces limited)
February 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Memorial at Leinster House to mark 6 yrs since care facilities first went into lockdown. To honour those affected & advocate for those still in the system.
We invite you to join us @ 11:00AM on Kildare st
AV Room Briefing: 1:00pm (If interested in joining, please send us a message, spaces limited)
We invite you to join us @ 11:00AM on Kildare st
AV Room Briefing: 1:00pm (If interested in joining, please send us a message, spaces limited)
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Covid pandemic had a huge on so many. We must have full transparency with a statutory inquiry. Maria's experience 👇
November 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Covid pandemic had a huge on so many. We must have full transparency with a statutory inquiry. Maria's experience 👇
Expressing solidarity with the Wexford family denied access to their mother in her final moments in 2025, Kieran relates his own experience &joins the call for carepartner legalisation
#CarePartner #5YearsCampaigning #HumanRightsDoNotGrowOld
#CovidInquiry
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
#CarePartner #5YearsCampaigning #HumanRightsDoNotGrowOld
#CovidInquiry
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Wexford hospital apologises to family of elderly patient
Wexford General Hospital has apologised to the family of an elderly woman who died there earlier this year, saying it was not the level of standard it aims for.
www.rte.ie
November 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Expressing solidarity with the Wexford family denied access to their mother in her final moments in 2025, Kieran relates his own experience &joins the call for carepartner legalisation
#CarePartner #5YearsCampaigning #HumanRightsDoNotGrowOld
#CovidInquiry
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
#CarePartner #5YearsCampaigning #HumanRightsDoNotGrowOld
#CovidInquiry
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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Noeleen Eustace’s son Kelvin Brennan, aged 26, died by suicide in May after repeated failures by Ireland’s mental-health services. #MentalHealthMatters #IrishNews #PodcastInterview #Ireland #MOTHNews @carechampions.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Noeleen Eustace’s son Kelvin Brennan, aged 26, died by suicide in May after repeated failures by Ireland’s mental-health services. #MentalHealthMatters #IrishNews #PodcastInterview #Ireland #MOTHNews @carechampions.bsky.social
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Watch back this brave and insightful interview with Noeleen Eustace, who's son Kelvin Brennan died by suicide in May after repeated failures by Ireland’s mental-health services.
#IrishNews #PodcastInterview #Ireland #MOTHNews @carechampions.bsky.social
@keefow.bsky.social
#IrishNews #PodcastInterview #Ireland #MOTHNews @carechampions.bsky.social
@keefow.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Watch back this brave and insightful interview with Noeleen Eustace, who's son Kelvin Brennan died by suicide in May after repeated failures by Ireland’s mental-health services.
#IrishNews #PodcastInterview #Ireland #MOTHNews @carechampions.bsky.social
@keefow.bsky.social
#IrishNews #PodcastInterview #Ireland #MOTHNews @carechampions.bsky.social
@keefow.bsky.social
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How can a care home operator get kicked out of France and still be allowed to operate in Ireland? #carehomes #news #ireland #irish #caresector @thesparklyshell.bsky.social @carechampions.bsky.social @keithwalsh69.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
How can a care home operator get kicked out of France and still be allowed to operate in Ireland? #carehomes #news #ireland #irish #caresector @thesparklyshell.bsky.social @carechampions.bsky.social @keithwalsh69.bsky.social
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Orpea, kicked out of France, rebranded as Emeis, (rhymes with fleece, as in the verb To Fleece), landed in Ireland, leading to the shocking nursing home scenes televised on RTE. @carechampions.bsky.social @mothnews.bsky.social @rte.ie
How can a care home operator get kicked out of France and still be allowed to operate in Ireland? #carehomes #news #ireland #irish #caresector @thesparklyshell.bsky.social @carechampions.bsky.social @keithwalsh69.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Orpea, kicked out of France, rebranded as Emeis, (rhymes with fleece, as in the verb To Fleece), landed in Ireland, leading to the shocking nursing home scenes televised on RTE. @carechampions.bsky.social @mothnews.bsky.social @rte.ie
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Who decided that it was the end for Kieran's father?
#carehomes #CareChampions #ireland #irish #news #podcast #podcastclips @carechampions.bsky.social @keefow.bsky.social
#carehomes #CareChampions #ireland #irish #news #podcast #podcastclips @carechampions.bsky.social @keefow.bsky.social
July 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Who decided that it was the end for Kieran's father?
#carehomes #CareChampions #ireland #irish #news #podcast #podcastclips @carechampions.bsky.social @keefow.bsky.social
#carehomes #CareChampions #ireland #irish #news #podcast #podcastclips @carechampions.bsky.social @keefow.bsky.social
The family of a 67 year old woman with a rare disease living in a Cork nursing home have been told to remove her because of their “troubling conduct” after they raised serious concerns about her care.
www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...
www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...
Family says mother could be evicted from care home - with nowhere to go | Newstalk
The family of a 67 year old woman with a rare disease living in a Cork nursing home have been tol...
www.newstalk.com
July 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The family of a 67 year old woman with a rare disease living in a Cork nursing home have been told to remove her because of their “troubling conduct” after they raised serious concerns about her care.
www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...
www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...
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Make no mistake, decisions were made about our elderly during COVID. Catch up on the episode now. #covid #carehome #CareChampions #ireland @carechampions.bsky.social @keefow.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Make no mistake, decisions were made about our elderly during COVID. Catch up on the episode now. #covid #carehome #CareChampions #ireland @carechampions.bsky.social @keefow.bsky.social
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Kieran Brady candidly shares his story of institutional COVID failure and his father's death. Watch the episode this Friday at 11am.
#ireland #irish #covid #hse #healthcare #carehomes @carechampions.bsky.social @keefow.bsky.social
#ireland #irish #covid #hse #healthcare #carehomes @carechampions.bsky.social @keefow.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Kieran Brady candidly shares his story of institutional COVID failure and his father's death. Watch the episode this Friday at 11am.
#ireland #irish #covid #hse #healthcare #carehomes @carechampions.bsky.social @keefow.bsky.social
#ireland #irish #covid #hse #healthcare #carehomes @carechampions.bsky.social @keefow.bsky.social
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Is the care sector failing our loved ones? Catch this interview with Kieran Brady tomorrow at 11am.
#ireland #caresystem #covid #carehomes @carechampions.bsky.social @keefow.bsky.social
#ireland #caresystem #covid #carehomes @carechampions.bsky.social @keefow.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Is the care sector failing our loved ones? Catch this interview with Kieran Brady tomorrow at 11am.
#ireland #caresystem #covid #carehomes @carechampions.bsky.social @keefow.bsky.social
#ireland #caresystem #covid #carehomes @carechampions.bsky.social @keefow.bsky.social