Laois Carers Give 73,000 Unpaid Hours Weekly
Carers in county Laois give more than 73,000 hours unpaid care to the county’s sick, elderly and vulnerable each week. Of Laois’s 3185 carers, 41% regularly work a minimum of one to 14 hours a week, whilst a further 46% work between 15 and 43 hours a week. To highlight the work of carers in […]
Nominate your Laois Carer
The Irish Red Cross is calling for Laois nominations for the 2013 Carer of the Year Awards, open to any member of the public currently providing voluntary care. This year’s prizes include a relaxing break for two at a 4 star Carlton Hotel, with dinner on one evening as well as a cash prize. 3185 […]