Domiciliary Care: The Invisible Crisis at the Heart of Northern Ireland’s Health System…

Domiciliary Care Crisis in Northern Ireland

As a former councillor, I often encountered families in rural areas struggling to secure domiciliary care for their elderly relatives.

These families were not seeking special treatment, but rather basic support to help their loved ones stay at home safely.

“We just don’t have the staff/capacity to handle the demands!”

Years later, the same issues persist, with the system now closer to breaking point.

Author's summary: Domiciliary care crisis persists in Northern Ireland.

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