The reality is deeply troubling. More than 1,500 adults with intellectual disabilities are still being cared for by family carers over the age of 70, while hundreds more are being cared for by parents over 80. These families have spent decades supporting their loved ones, often with little respite and limited support, yet many still do not know what the future holds.
Don’t Leave Them Behind: It Is Time to Replace CAMHS
The latest reports of children experiencing suicidal thoughts being turned away from CAMHS should be a wake-up call for the Government and the HSE.
Across Ireland, parents and families are facing unimaginable stress as they struggle to access mental health services for their children. Too many families report long waiting lists, rejected referrals, poor communication, and a system that appears unable to respond when children are at their most vulnerable.
Next months budget must deliver for people with disabilities and carers with a basic living wage without means testing .
Carers save the State 20 billion a year and work 24/7 365 days each year -carers poverty is significant the State and Socity must step in and support carers and people with disabilities today
The time has arrived to remove disability services from the HSE with 1000s of children suffering from the neglect that this bureaucracy is delivering .
Over 2000 adults with a intellectual disability are waiting for a residential place -this year the Stae will provide 72 places this is unacceptable-the HSE will not provide a care plan without a person having a residential place but you can’t get a residential place without a carer plan -this madness must stop with the HSE removed from providing disability services .
