Health and wellbeing guide

Health conditions such as hearing loss, sight impairment, physical disability, mental health, addiction, or illness can affect the ability to carry out daily tasks. The below services may of use to you and your clients. 

Irish Cancer Society

The Irish Cancer Society is a community of patients, survivors, volunteers, supporters, health and social care professionals and researchers. Together, we are working to save lives and improve the lives of people affected by cancer in Ireland.

Call: 1800 200 700

Or visit www.cancer.ie

The Irish Deaf Society

The IDS is the only national Deaf-led representative organisation of the Deaf, and it serves the interests and welfare of the Deaf community. It provides a number of education, personal and social services to Deaf children, adults, and their families.

Call: (01) 860 1878

Or visit www.irishdeafsociety.ie

Irish Heart Foundation

The Irish Heart Foundation offer a range of support services to help improve the quality of life and wellbeing of people and their carers after a heart event or stroke.

Call: (01) 668 5001

Or visit www.irishheart.ie

Disability Federation of Ireland

Advocate for the full inclusion and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of society, working towards an Ireland where disabled people are fully included and can exercise their rights as equal citizens.

Visit www.disability-federation.ie

Vision Ireland

Vision Ireland’s mission is to enable people who are blind and vision impaired to overcome the barriers that impede their independence and participation in society.

Call: 1800 911 250

Or visit www.vi.ie

Parkinson’s Ireland

Parkinson's Ireland are there for everyone affected by Parkinson’s by funding the right research into the right treatments and offering information and support to help everyone feel in control of life with Parkinson’s.

Call: 1808 359 359

Or visit www.parkinsons.ie

Safeguarding Ireland

Safeguarding Ireland is a national organisationthat aims to protect vulnerable adults from all forms of abuse by persons, organisations and institutions and develop a national plan for promoting their welfare. Find out the latest news, resources and how to report abuse on their website.

Call: (061) 461 358

Or visit www.safeguardingireland.org

Major, unexpected and disruptive life events such as divorce, bereavement, redundancy, job loss or caring responsibilities could affect your clients at any time. The below services may of use to your clients. 

Alone 

ALONE is a national organisation that enables older people to age at home.

Call: 0800 212 024

Or visit www.alone.ie

Age Friendly Ireland

The Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme aims to support older people to live in their own home with dignity and independence, for as long as possible.

Call: (046) 903 2170

Or visit www.agefriendlyireland.ie

Citizens Information Board

The Citizens Information Board is the statutory body which supports the provision of information, advice and advocacy on a broad range of public and social services including Bereavement, Carer’s information and support.

Call: (0818) 079 000

Or visit www.citizensinformationboard.ie/

Focus Ireland

Focus Ireland believes that everyone has a right to a place they can call home. Their Advice and Information teams are on hand to give you the help and guidance you need.

Call: (01) 881 5900

Or visitwww.focusireland.ie

Irish Childhood Bereavement Network

Strengthen, support and provide added value to the work of our members, whilst respecting their diversity, to improve bereavement support for children, young people, and those who support them.

Call: (01) 679 3188

Or visit www.childhoodbereavement.ie

MABS

MABS offers free and impartial advice to help you manage your money and tackle debt. You can use online tools, call the helpline, or find a local office near you.

Call: 0181 07 2000

Or visit www.mabs.ie

Safeguarding Ireland

Safeguarding Ireland is a national organisation that aims to protect vulnerable adults from all forms of abuse by persons, organisations and institutions and develop a national plan for promoting their welfare. Find out the latest news, resources, and how to report abuse on their website.

Call: (061) 461 358

Or visit safeguardingireland.org

Low ability to withstand financial and/or emotional shocks such as financial hardship, fraud, or scam concerns. The increased cost of living has increased pressure on finances, causing many to experience hardship. The below services may be of use to you and your clients. 

Citizen’s Advice Bureau

Citizens Information provides free, impartial and accurate information on a wide range of topics, such as health, social welfare, employment, tax, housing, education and more.

Call: 0818 07 4000

Or visit www.citizensinformationboard.ie

National Debt relief

National Debt Relief, specialise in helping people with their financial problems. They provide advice and solutions that could help you with get back on track with more affordable mortgage payments, deal with arrears and/or address other debts too.

Call: (01) 906 1977

Or visit www.nationaldebtrelief.ie

MABS

MABS offers free and impartial advice to help you manage your money and tackle debt. You can use online tools, call the helpline, or find a local office near you.

Call: 0181 07 2000

Or visit www.mabs.ie

Safeguarding Ireland

Safeguarding Ireland is a national organisation that aims to protect vulnerable adults from all forms of abuse by persons, organisations and institutions and develop a national plan for promoting their welfare. Find out the latest news, resources, and how to report abuse on their website.

Call: (061) 461 358

Or visit safeguardingireland.org

FraudSMART

FraudSMART raises awareness of financial scams and provides tips on how to protect yourself.

Call: (01) 671 5311

Or visit www.fraudsmart.ie