National Carers Week

06/10/2026

Our quick 2027 Budget summary of changes to Family Carers Income supports and Service Development Plans for 2027.

06/10/2026

Today is European Carers' Day

European Carers' Day, organised by European Association Working for Carers, recognises the unpaid family members and friends who provide around 80% of long-term care in Europe. It aims to raise awareness of their contribution to society and the economy, and to push for EU and national policies that support carers' wellbeing, financial security, and ability to balance caring with work and social life.

To mark the day, Eurocarers has released a new position paper: "Work-Life-Care Balance & Flexibility: Evaluating the EU Work-Life Balance Directive in 2026."

Too many carers are forced to choose between their job and the people who depend on them. The paper looks at how well the Directive is working for carers today, and what still needs to change so that caring and paid work can go hand in hand.

🇮🇪 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝? 🇮🇪
➡️ Carers' leave in Ireland is five days a year, and it is unpaid.
➡️ It can be taken in single days, but not in half days or hours, so a half day for a hospital appointment counts as a full day of leave.
➡️ Carers in Ireland only have the right to request flexible working. Carers who have taken legal challenges after being refused flexible working have all lost.

That's why Eurocarers is calling for paid carers' leave that can be taken flexibly, and a right to obtain flexible working, not just ask for it.

Read the position paper here:https://eurocarers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ECD-26-Position-Paper.pdf

01/10/2026

Please see below information about a study that may be of interest to you. Please contact the researcher, Jessica, directly for more information.
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Are you a stroke survivor or carer living in Ireland?

I am an Irish researcher conducting a PhD study on how people navigate life after a stroke. I want to hear about your unique journey—whether personal beliefs, faith, spirituality, or none of these at all played a part in your recovery or caregiving.

Every single story matters, and your voice will help improve long-term support for families across Ireland.

Can you take part?

* Current resident in the Republic of Ireland.

* Stroke survivor OR an informal/family carer.

* Aged 18 or older.

What does it involve?

* A relaxed, private 30 to 45-minute chat.

* Over the phone or via a video call (Zoom/Teams).

* Completely confidential and anonymised.

How to participate:

💬Leave a comment below

📧Or email me directly: [email protected]

21/09/2026

If you are a family carer or have an interest in the topic of family carers in employment, come along to our short webinar tomorrow.

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/jxKo5Jpt1CV2YYzF9

Sign up below to come along to our short webinar and Q&A session where we share our learnings from working alongside family carers returning to employment and education.

🗓 Tuesday 22nd September
🕒 4:00pm - 4:30pm
📍 Online via Zoom

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/jxKo5Jpt1CV2YYzF9

16/09/2026

14/09/2026

Sign up below to come along to our short webinar and Q&A session where we share our learnings from working alongside family carers returning to employment and education.

🗓 Tuesday 22nd September
🕒 4:00pm - 4:30pm
📍 Online via Zoom

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/jxKo5Jpt1CV2YYzF9

09/09/2026

Your voice can help shape the future of tourism in Ireland.

Through the Your Voice, Your Journey Visitor Consultation, Fáilte Ireland is seeking feedback from people who benefit from accessible and inclusive tourism when travelling in Ireland.

Insights gathered through the consultation will help improve understanding of visitors' experiences and expectations across areas including trip planning, transport, accommodation, attractions and visitor experiences.

Take part in the survey at the following link:
https://www.s3solutions.co.uk/failte-ireland-accessible-and-inclusive-tourism-survey

Fáilte Ireland Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Survey

28/08/2026

Did you know that 1 in 9 employees in Ireland is a family carer? That means carers are already a vital part of your workforce. Are you doing enough to support them?

Supporting carers isn't just the right thing to do, it's a smart business move. It helps you to attract talent, retain valuable employees, increase productivity and build stronger, more inclusive organisations.

Join the Caring Workplace Initiative today and make your workplace one where employees can thrive at work and in their caring role.

Support carers. Retain talent. Future-proof your workforce.

Find out more about our free programme at abiireland.ie/the-caring-workplace

28/08/2026

IMAGE is calling for nominations for its upcoming IMAGE Mother Awards, honouring the everyday people across Ireland who show up for others, in ways big and small.

Nominations are open to all family carers, not just mothers.

IMAGE Mother Awards celebrate the quiet strength, unseen sacrifices and unwavering dedication of;
• Mothers
• Grandparents
• Fathers
• Guardians
• Carers
• Community champions
• Changemakers
of every kind across Ireland. The awards are about recognising people who show up for others with extraordinary care, love, resilience and generosity, often in ways that happen quietly and without recognition.

How to nominate
Nominations can be submitted here:

https://www.image.ie/mother-awards-2026

It’s really simple, a short, easy form, to fill out. Image are not looking for beautifully written essays or perfect applications, they just want to hear your story!

IMAGE is not looking for people who "do it all." Caring doesn't have to mean losing yourself. The strongest nominees are often the ones who ask for help, make mistakes, keep learning, and understand that looking after themselves is part of looking after the people they love.