Nursing Homes Ireland Submission to the Commission on Care for Older People
Friday November 8, 2024Nursing Homes Ireland Calls for Comprehensive Policy Reform in Submission to the Commission on Care for Older People Nursing Homes …
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Nursing Homes Ireland Welcomes HIQA’s 15-Year Review of Nursing Home Regulation
Thursday October 17, 2024Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) welcomes the publication of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) report, “15 Years of Regulating Nursing …
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Nursing Homes Ireland Launches Billboard Campaign to Highlight Crisis in Nursing Home Care
Wednesday October 9, 2024“It’s Not Fair” Campaign Calls for Urgent Reform of Fair Deal Scheme Pricing Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) has launched a …
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Nursing Homes Ireland Supports HIQA’s Call for Enhanced Flu Vaccines for Older People
Tuesday October 8, 2024Nursing Homes Ireland welcomes HIQA’s health technology assessment, which highlights the potential benefits of switching to enhanced influenza vaccines for …
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Nursing Homes Ireland Annual Conference Highlights: Uniting the Sector in a Call for Reform
Tuesday September 24, 2024“Record Attendance at Nursing Homes Ireland Annual Conference as Sector Unites to Address Care Challenges” Over 500 delegates, speakers, and …
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Nursing Homes Ireland Survey Reveals Majority Fear Lack of Local Nursing Home Care Amid Growing Crisis
Tuesday September 17, 2024Nearly 6 in 10 express deep concerns about availability of nursing home care in their communities New research commissioned by …
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Nursing Homes Ireland Presents 2025 Pre-Budget Submission to Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers TD
Monday September 16, 2024Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) was pleased to meet with Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers TD, last Thursday (September 12th) at …
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Nursing Homes Ireland Calling for Immediate Government Intervention to Ensure Sustainability of Nursing Home Care
Sunday August 25, 2024Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) has presented its Pre-Budget Submission for 2025, emphasising the urgent need for government intervention to ensure …
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Nursing Homes Ireland Supports Launch of New Book Clubs for Nursing Homes and Older People
Friday August 23, 2024Nursing Homes Ireland is proud to support the launch of a fantastic initiative by Cork County Council Library and Arts …
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Embracing the Stories of Residents at Nursing Homes Week 2024
Friday July 19, 2024Nursing Homes Ireland Launches Nursing Homes Week 2024, Celebrating Nursing Home Residents and Capturing Moments “Embracing Life’s Moments: Celebrating Nursing …
Read More Nursing Homes Ireland Welcomes Taoiseach’s Express Commitment to Care of the Older Person in Upcoming Budget
Tuesday July 9, 2024Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) is pleased to see the Taoiseach’s comments this morning prioritising carers and older people in the …
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Briefing and Update on HSE Regional Health Authorities (RHA)
Thursday July 4, 2024We have prepared a brief on the implementation of Regional Health Authorities (RHA’s). The roll out of the RHA’s commenced …
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‘There is a real concern here’ – private nursing homes fear quality of care could be hit if HSE poaches staff
Tuesday July 2, 2024Private nursing homes struggling with staff shortages are asking the HSE not to poach their workers when its recruitment ban …
Read More Anniversary of Motion by Government to Support Nursing Homes, Government Failure to Act
Thursday June 27, 2024It has been one year to the date that a resolution was passed by Dail Eireann urging action by the …
Read More NHI Response to Announcement of HEI Partnership for Postgraduate Diploma for Private Nursing Homes
Monday June 17, 2024Statement by Tadhg Daly, CEO, Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) re Announcement of Higher Education Institute partners for the new Postgraduate …
Read More Tadhg Daly: Investment in Ireland’s nursing homes is vital to ensure dignity in old age for all
Friday June 14, 2024The Government is not addressing the crisis in nursing-home care, and this is threatening the future of the long-loved Irish …
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NHI Launch Local Election Campaign from the Mansion House – Concerns Expressed for Future of Sector
Thursday May 23, 2024Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) were pleased to launch their 2024 Local Election campaign from the Oak Room, Mansion House yesterday …
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NHI Secures Private Members Bill, Sponsored by Deputies Harkin and McNamara
Tuesday May 7, 2024Nursing Homes Ireland is in the midst of preparing for the launch of our four week local election campaign. In …
Read More Nursing Homes Ireland welcomes the publication of the HIQA National End of Life Survey 2023
Thursday April 11, 2024Nursing Homes Ireland welcomes the publication of the HIQA National End of Life Survey 2023. While we are heartened by …
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Care-First at Heart of Nursing Homes Ireland Strategic Plan for 2024-2026
Tuesday April 9, 2024Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) will announce today in Galway the launch of its Strategic Plan for 2024-2026. A key briefing …
Read More NHI Partners with GAAGO to Provide Season Pass for Nursing Home Residents in 2024
Thursday April 4, 2024Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) is pleased to continue its partnership with GAAGO. NHI and GAAGO have teamed up once more …
Read More Nursing Homes Ireland has welcomed the new €3.2m postgraduate training programme
Friday February 23, 2024Statement by Tadhg Daly, CEO, Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) re new Postgraduate Gerontological Nursing Programme for Private Nursing Homes …
Read More Statement by Tadhg Daly, CEO, Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) re ESRI Report
Tuesday January 9, 2024Statement by Tadhg Daly, CEO, Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) re ESRI Report. Nursing Homes Ireland welcomes the ESRI report “Long-Term …
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Nursing home employees celebrated at National Care Awards
Wednesday November 8, 20238th November 2023: Eight outstanding nursing home employees have been honoured at the Nursing Homes Ireland Care Awards, in association …
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NHI Care Awards 2023 Shortlisted Nominees
Tuesday October 24, 2023Below are the list of shortlisted nominees for NHI Care Awards 2023: …
Read More Health Budget 2024: Government misjudgment will intensify crisis in healthcare
Wednesday October 11, 2023Health Budget 2024: Government misjudgment will intensify crisis in healthcare 11th October 2023: Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) has stated Budget …
Read More Health Minister’s spend appraisal must be reflected for nursing home care
Friday October 6, 2023Health Minister’s spend appraisal must be reflected for nursing home care 6th October 2023: The Minister for Health’s warnings that …
Read More NHI calls for immediate linkage between population and long-term healthcare as applied to politics
Thursday September 21, 2023NHI calls for immediate linkage between population and long-term healthcare as applied to politics 21st September 2023: Nursing Homes Ireland …
Read More Friday: Music Speaks presents Niamh Kavanagh & Mobile Music Machine
Friday August 25, 2023We’re delighted to bring to you a very special performance from Niamh Kavanagh and Mobile Music Machine, recorded especially for …
Read More Thursday: Music Speaks presents The Impact of Music in Nursing Homes Webinar & Irish Traditional Music Archive
Thursday August 24, 2023Taking place today, Thursday 24th August at 11am, our webinar The Role of Music in Nursing Homes will discuss how …
Read More Wednesday: Music Speaks presents John Spillane
Wednesday August 23, 2023Musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer. Nursing home residents are being treated to very special, exclusive, performances …
Read More Tuesday: Music Speaks presents Sive
Tuesday August 22, 2023Sadhbh is a songwriter, musician and arts-in-health practitioner. As a solo artist she has released three albums (under the name …
Read More Monday: Music Speaks presents the Music Speaks Performance
Monday August 21, 2023We are delighted to bring to you this very special and unique performance to kick-start our Music Speaks Nursing Homes …
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Nursing Home Residents to perform for Nursing Homes Week 2023
Sunday August 20, 2023Nursing Home Residents to perform for Nursing Homes Week 2023 Music Speaks – a unique music festival for nursing home residents …
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Unmissable Melodies: Music & Health Ireland Celebrates Nursing Homes Week with Tea Chats and Tunes Session
Wednesday August 9, 2023Unmissable Melodies Music & Health Ireland Celebrates Nursing Homes Week with Tea Chats and Tunes Session We’re delighted to announce …
Read More Call for additional €191 million urgent support through Fair Deal for nursing home care in Budget 2024
Monday July 31, 202334 nursing home closures to date – 1000 beds lost in three years 31st July 2023: More nursing home closures …
Read More Nursing Homes Week 2023
Monday July 24, 2023About Nursing Homes Week Nursing Homes Week is Ireland’s national celebration of nursing home care. Celebrating its tenth anniversary in …
Read More Nursing Home Representatives gathered outside Dáil Éireann ahead of motion calling for Government action to halt nursing home closures
Wednesday June 28, 2023NHI welcomes Government acceptance of crisis and now calls for urgent action to address it Tuesday 27 June 2023: Nursing Home …
Read More National Media Coverage Coverage: PwC report reveals funding crisis in nursing home sector
Friday June 2, 2023Click to read press release: PwC report reveals funding crisis in nursing home sector Download: Challenges for Nursing Homes in …
Read More PwC report reveals funding crisis in nursing home sector
Wednesday May 31, 202331 nursing homes and 915 beds have closed in the last three years 36% increase in the operational cost of care …
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Creative talents of nursing home residents to be celebrated across Ireland this Friday
Wednesday May 17, 202315th May 2023: The artistic, creative potential and talents of nursing home residents are being celebrated in communities across Ireland this coming …
Read More Deficient Fair Deal underlies crisis in older person care
Thursday May 11, 202311th May 2023: Comment from Nursing Homes Ireland CEO Tadhg Daly on The Irish Times report today, Resident’s concern as nursing home operator quits Fair …
Read More Increase in Fair Deal discrimination escalates as HSE fees are published
Monday May 1, 2023Average €744 more payable to HSE residents under Fair Deal as cost of care crisis persists for private and voluntary …
Read More Going Global
Wednesday April 26, 2023The Five Nations Care Forum met this week in Belfast. Bringing together representatives of care providers from Scotland, Wales, Northern …
Read More NHI welcomes commencement of Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015
Tuesday April 25, 2023NHI welcomes commencement of Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 25th April 2023: Nursing Homes Ireland welcomes full commencement of …
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National Arts in Nursing Homes Day Award Recipients 2023 announced by Age & Opportunity & Nursing Homes Ireland
Friday March 10, 2023Age & Opportunity and Nursing Homes Ireland are delighted to announce three award recipients for this year’s National Arts in …
Read More NHI statement re charges for services
Monday February 13, 202313th February 2023: The Fair Deal pricing mechanism is not fit for purpose. Successive reports going back over a decade …
Read More As nursing homes close the disruption to older residents is immeasurable
Friday February 10, 202310th February 2023: Regional Group TDs met with voluntary and private nursing home representatives to discuss the struggle to stay …
Read More National Arts In Nursing Homes Day Award 2023
Monday January 16, 2023We’re delighted to announce the National Arts in Nursing Homes Day Award, in partnership with Age & Opportunity is returning …
Read More 760 beds available within private and voluntary nursing homes to support discharge of patients
Tuesday January 10, 202310th January 2023: A Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) survey has confirmed approximately 70% of the country’s 440 private and voluntary …
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