Press Releases

October 15, 2017

ALONE expresses concern for older people in need following red weather warning

Dublin, 15th October 2017  ALONE, the charity which supports older people in need, is urging older people to take extra care following the status red wind warning by Met Éireann. The entire country has been placed under a status red wind warning with Hurricane Ophelia set to hit our shores […]
October 10, 2017

ALONE responds to Budget 2018

Dublin, 10th October 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has welcomed the increase to the state pension, announced as part of Budget 2018, but stated that the government needs to do more to support Ireland’s aging demographic.   ALONE partnered with a number of […]
September 29, 2017

ALONE announce new media partnership with Dublin City FM

    New alliance with Dublin City FM to offer further support towards older people in Dublin and across the nation   Dublin, 28th September 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, are delighted to announce a new media partnership with Dublin City FM. This alliance […]
September 18, 2017

Neil Delamere launches ‘Dublin Amber Friendship Week’ in aid of ALONE

Dublin, 18th  September 2017- Comedian Neil Delamere is calling on people throughout Dublin to gather their friends and head to their local pub next week in support of ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home. Dublin Amber Friendship Week, a community initiative of the Licensed Vintners Association […]
September 15, 2017

Dinner Dance in Dundalk celebrates ALONE’s North East expansion

  Dublin, 14th  September 2017  The music was playing and the dance floor was full of more than 160 people at the North East Hub Dinner Dance in The Carrickdale Hotel and Spa in Dundalk on Tuesday evening.   This is the first social event hosted by ALONE since they […]
September 13, 2017

ALONE – Reintroduction of bedsits, along with pressure to downsize, will impact older people the most

    ALONE expresses disappointment over new plans to be unveiled by Minister for Housing   Dublin, 13th September 2017  ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has expressed concern over Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy’s plans to re-introduce bedsits to tackle the homelessness crisis. In early […]
September 7, 2017

ALONE calls on local authorities to prioritise the development of social housing for older people

Charity comments in advance of Emergency Housing Summit tomorrow   Dublin, 7th September 2017  In advance of the Emergency Housing Summit taking place in the Custom House tomorrow ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has expressed concern over the lack of housing options for older […]
August 31, 2017

News Release: Government focus should be on new technology & houses with support

NEWS RELEASE   ALONE –  Charity responds to proposed changes to Fair Deal Nursing Home Support Scheme   Dublin, 31st August 2017  ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has welcomed proposed changes to the Fair Deal Nursing Home Support Scheme that would increase the disposable […]
August 17, 2017

ALONE ‘Loss of 90,000 bed days demonstrates need for an increase in home care budget ’

ALONE responds to latest HSE figures   Dublin, 16th August 2017   ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is calling on the government to increase funding for homecare following the report that 90,000 bed days have been lost in the hospital system so far this […]
August 14, 2017

ALONE ‘Revisions to Fair Deal Scheme offers no solutions for older people’

Dublin, 14th August 2017  ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has expressed concern over the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government’s announcement today that the government are exploring changes to the “Fair Deal” Nursing Home Support Scheme that would encourage and facilitate the use […]
July 21, 2017

ALONE welcomes change in fuel allowance method of payment

Dublin, 21st July 2017  ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home welcomes the announcement from Minister for Employment and Social Protection, Regina Doherty TD, that changes will be made to the method of payment of the winter fuel allowance.   This new move will grant recipients […]
July 6, 2017

ALONE welcomes homecare consultation but stresses need for comprehensive services

6th July 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home welcomes the introduction of a public consultation process on a new statutory homecare scheme announced by Minister for Older People, Jim Daly, today. ALONE also stress that a more rounded home support system should be put […]
June 2, 2017

Dublin publicans’ charity initiative with ALONE hits €50k

  Ambition is to raise €200k to mark 200 years of the Licensed Vintners Association Friday June 2 2017.  The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), which represents Dublin publicans, has said it is delighted with the public response to its community initiative with ALONE. The LVA has confirmed that in just […]
May 25, 2017

“A lot has changed since 1977 but ALONE still needed today more than ever”

Charity celebrates 40th Anniversary at event in Dublin City Hall Dublin, 24th May 2017  ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, celebrated its 40th anniversary at an event hosted by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Carr in City Hall, Dublin, last night. Speaking at the […]
May 10, 2017

Two Sisters Pub raise €1000 for ALONE through Good Friday Market

Dublin, 10th May 2017 The Two Sisters Pub, in Terenure, raised €1000 for ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, through a Spring Market which was held in the pub on Good Friday. The Spring Market consisted of a variety of stalls by local craftspeople and […]
May 2, 2017

Lisney host Charity Auction in aid of ALONE

Ireland’s leading estate agents assist in supporting older people to age at home 21st April 2017 Lisney, the leading estate agents in Ireland, are hosting an auction in aid of ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, in Farrier & Draper on South William Street on […]
April 24, 2017

ALONE engages in government consultation on new home care model

PRESS RELEASE  13 charities collaborate on home care submission to Department of Health Dublin, 24th April 2017  ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has aligned with 12 other charities and advocacy groups in response to a new review on the regulation and financing of homecare […]
April 11, 2017

ALONE welcomes progress on ageing at home and right to homecare

11th April 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has welcomed a new review on the regulation and financing of homecare but would like further information on means testing older people for this service. The Health Research Board’s review of the regulation and financing of […]
April 4, 2017

ALONE welcomes inaugural National Positive Ageing Forum and commends Minister McEntee for giving a voice to the Aging Sector

30th March 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has commended the first ever National Positive Ageing Forum which was launched today by Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Helen McEntee T.D., as part of the implementation of the National Positive Ageing […]
March 28, 2017

ALONE & HSE launch New Support Coordination Services for Older People in North Dublin

23rd March 2017  A new Support Coordination Service for older people in the Dublin North City and County area was launched in Swords County Hall today. ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has partnered with the HSE to expand its support services to all older […]

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