Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014
912. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health his view on providing a training plan or courses for family carers similar to those provided to health care professionals in the practicalities of care such as patient moving and handling, the use of aids and appliances, nutrition and personal care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33455/14]
View answerThe National Carers’ Strategy, which was published in July 2012, is a cross-departmental strategy that sets the strategic direction for future policies, services and supports provided by Government Departments and agencies for carers.
It is an objective of this Strategy to provide relevant and accessible carer training opportunities for carers. The operational delivery of this objective falls within the remit of the HSE and the more specific issues raised by the Deputy have accordingly been referred to the Executive for direct reply to him.
