Over 100 waiting on home help

THERE are over 100 vulnerable people, such as the elderly and those with disabilities, waiting for home support services across Counties Sligo and Leitrim according to Cllr Chris MacManus.

He said: “Home support services such as home care packages and home help hours are some of the most important services the HSE provide. Not only do they allow for older people to stay in their homes, but they are also incredibly important for those with ailments or disabilities. As the number of over 65’s in the State grows it is important funding for home support and the number of people employed by the HSE to deliver home support grows to meet demand. However, the reality is that the Minister for Health and Fine Gael has not given the necessary financial and human resources to ensure the HSE can deliver adequate home support.”