MERVILLE CENTRE

PENDANT ALARMS

What price is peace of mind for the older people in our community at this troubled time? Merville Community Centre facilitate on behalf of our community the provision to eligible persons of Social Monitored Pendant Alarms, under the Seniors Alert Scheme that is administered by Pobal Equipment funding is available for eligible persons over 65 years for the installation of an monitored alarm on a landline in the persons home. The Alarms are now available to persons age 65 or older and living alone, living with another person who meets the terms and conditions, living alone for significant periods of time during the day, or is a carer to someone else in their household. First year monitoring is now free for all new applicants. Subsequent annual monitoring charges are then payable by the user. Contact Merville Centre Office on mervilleycc@gmail.com or phone 071 9150029 and leave a voicemail for further information. We can process the application over the phone. Installation is carried out in line with all HSE social distancing guidelines.

CHILDCARE SPACES

Dreamchasers Childcare Service at Merville have morning places for pre-school children and afternoon places for school age care pupils. The term runs from September to June each year. Full Covid-19 protocols are in place throughout the centre. If you would like further information on eligibility or to register, please call the Dreamchasers Childcare team st 071 9152022 at Merville Community Centre.

NOTES

Local voluntary and community groups are reminded that any notices for publication can be emailed to mervilleycc@gmail. com or hard copy left into the Merville Centre for inclusion in our local Notes.