Press Releases
September 7, 2017
September 7, 2017
Charity comments in advance of Emergency Housing Summit tomorrow Dublin, 7th September 2017 In advance of the Emergency Housing Summit taking place in the Custom House tomorrow ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has expressed concern over the lack of housing options for older […]
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August 31, 2017
August 31, 2017
NEWS RELEASE ALONE – Charity responds to proposed changes to Fair Deal Nursing Home Support Scheme Dublin, 31st August 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has welcomed proposed changes to the Fair Deal Nursing Home Support Scheme that would increase the disposable […]
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August 17, 2017
August 17, 2017
ALONE responds to latest HSE figures Dublin, 16th August 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is calling on the government to increase funding for homecare following the report that 90,000 bed days have been lost in the hospital system so far this […]
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August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017
Dublin, 14th August 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has expressed concern over the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government’s announcement today that the government are exploring changes to the “Fair Deal” Nursing Home Support Scheme that would encourage and facilitate the use […]
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July 21, 2017
July 21, 2017
Dublin, 21st July 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home welcomes the announcement from Minister for Employment and Social Protection, Regina Doherty TD, that changes will be made to the method of payment of the winter fuel allowance. This new move will grant recipients […]
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July 6, 2017
July 6, 2017
6th July 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home welcomes the introduction of a public consultation process on a new statutory homecare scheme announced by Minister for Older People, Jim Daly, today. ALONE also stress that a more rounded home support system should be put […]
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June 2, 2017
June 2, 2017
Ambition is to raise €200k to mark 200 years of the Licensed Vintners Association Friday June 2 2017. The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), which represents Dublin publicans, has said it is delighted with the public response to its community initiative with ALONE. The LVA has confirmed that in just […]
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May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017
Charity celebrates 40th Anniversary at event in Dublin City Hall Dublin, 24th May 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, celebrated its 40th anniversary at an event hosted by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Carr in City Hall, Dublin, last night. Speaking at the […]
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May 10, 2017
May 10, 2017
Dublin, 10th May 2017 The Two Sisters Pub, in Terenure, raised €1000 for ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, through a Spring Market which was held in the pub on Good Friday. The Spring Market consisted of a variety of stalls by local craftspeople and […]
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May 2, 2017
May 2, 2017
Ireland’s leading estate agents assist in supporting older people to age at home 21st April 2017 Lisney, the leading estate agents in Ireland, are hosting an auction in aid of ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, in Farrier & Draper on South William Street on […]
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April 24, 2017
April 24, 2017
PRESS RELEASE 13 charities collaborate on home care submission to Department of Health Dublin, 24th April 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has aligned with 12 other charities and advocacy groups in response to a new review on the regulation and financing of homecare […]
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April 11, 2017
April 11, 2017
11th April 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has welcomed a new review on the regulation and financing of homecare but would like further information on means testing older people for this service. The Health Research Board’s review of the regulation and financing of […]
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April 4, 2017
April 4, 2017
30th March 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has commended the first ever National Positive Ageing Forum which was launched today by Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Helen McEntee T.D., as part of the implementation of the National Positive Ageing […]
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March 28, 2017
March 28, 2017
23rd March 2017 A new Support Coordination Service for older people in the Dublin North City and County area was launched in Swords County Hall today. ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has partnered with the HSE to expand its support services to all older […]
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March 22, 2017
March 22, 2017
Charity receives donation of Electric Car to mark 40th Anniversary 22nd March 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, today received a donation of a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) from ElectroRoute, the leading Irish energy trading and services firm, and Mitsubishi Corporation, the […]
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March 20, 2017
March 20, 2017
20th March 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is calling on women throughout the country to participate in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon in aid of ALONE. The charity aims to raise money to go towards the provision of vital befriending services for […]
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March 10, 2017
March 10, 2017
Initiative to mark bicentenary of the Licensed Vintners Association Ambition is to raise €200k for ALONE’S ‘Befriending Services’ Thursday 9th March 2017. The Licensed Vintners Association, which represents Dublin publicans has announced details of a new community initiative with ALONE, the charity that supports older people living on their […]
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February 13, 2017
February 13, 2017
Dublin, 13th February 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is highlighting the importance of their Befriending Service during Friendship Week 2017 (13th-17th February). ALONE believes that Befriending can act as a preventative health measure in tackling the effects of loneliness among older people. In Ireland, […]
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January 16, 2017
January 16, 2017
ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is calling on the government to make homecare a legal right, ensuring that all older people are supported to age in the community. Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, commented, “The principle of ageing at home, and having the right […]
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December 6, 2016
December 6, 2016
Dublin, 6th December 2016 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has today launched a video showing the positive impact of befriending for older people. In the video a number of older people, who avail of ALONE’s Befriending Service, thank their volunteers who have made a […]
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