Carer nominations open

PEOPLE across Wicklow are being urged to celebrate unpaid carers.

The Irish Red Cross is calling for Wicklow to celebrate its unpaid carers by nominating them for the 2017 Irish Red Cross Carer of the Year Award. The award is open to any member of the public currently providing voluntary care.

Pat Carey, Chairman of the Irish Red Cross, said: ‘unpaid carers offer a standard of living to sick and vulnerable members of the community that would be impossible without their selfless commitment. It is essential that both Carers and care recipients are recognised and supported members of our communities and of society as a whole.’

Nomination can be made online at www.redcross.ie and should be returned by Thursday, August 31.