New Dublin Waste Charges And Household Tax Pose Threat To Older People In Need
Lack of communication leaves older people uncertain about charges which may push those already on the edge into poverty and leave the vulnerable open to prosecution.
New Fuel Poverty Research Links Deaths To Cold Homes
The threats faced by older people who are dealing with fuel poverty have increased significantly in recent years as a result of ongoing cutbacks, fuel price increases, challenging weather conditions and the overall economic climate.
Dangers of Cold Snap
With a severe cold snap forecast by Met Eireann tonight, ALONE is stressing the importance of members of the public checking on their older neighbours, family and friends who live alone.
Winter Charity Donation for ALONE from ESB
ESB announces its ESB Electric Ireland €1 million Winter Charity Programme to support two important Irish charities – ALONE snd Saint Vincent de Paul.
The Cold Hurts The Old
With heavy snowfalls forecast and a cold snap expected to last at least through the weekend, ALONE is stressing the importance of members of the public checking on their older neighbours, family and friends who live alone. A report published yesterday by the Institute of Public Health has shown that many older people are struggling to remain warm as a result of the current economic climate.
VAT Is A Tax On The Poor
Michel Noonan said today that people should not be “scaremongering the elderly”. With a VAT rise on top of more than 10% rise in fuel costs with a 25% cut in energy allowances and 6 weeks off the fuel allowance period, the government have done quite enough scaremongering already.
Budget Fuel Allowance Cuts
In July, the Government announced a 19% drop in allowances for gas and electricity for older people, and a removal of the allowance for smokeless fuel. Today they cut the fuel allowance by 6 weeks.
Christmas Campaign Launch 2011
The “Some Of Us Need a Hand” campaign was launched with over 25 older people who use ALONE’s services, and volunteers working with the charity.
ALONE Annual Report 2010
The report highlights the challenges faced by older people as a result of levels of reduction in State services and general cutbacks, but stresses that ALONE will always strive to ensure that it meets the needs of those who use our services.
Suggested cuts will have high cost
As a society we need to ensure that the provision of home care packages and home help hours receive the full support and backing of Government and the HSE. Such cuts will prove short-sighted, hugely damaging, and will place an unfeasible weight on the nursing home system.
