15
APR
2020

Measures to combat dumping during Covid 19 Restrictions

There has been a marked increase in dumping across the County since the introduction of Covid 19 restrictions. We attribute this to a number if things including the following: Individuals who used their workplace to dispose of black bags (residual) waste can no longer do so...
15
APR
2020

Family Carers Ireland: supports available

Please see below the supports Family Carers Ireland are currently providing: For any family carer seeking advice, support or simply a listening ear at this time of huge uncertainty, please contact our National Freephone Careline on 1800 24 07 24 and we will do our best to help...
15
APR
2020

AWARE: Supports available

As Aware needed to suspend its national Support & Self Care groups due to Covid19,  we have introduced a new Phone In Support & Self Care group for people experiencing anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder and other mood related conditions.   Pleas...
14
APR
2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) words and terms explained in plain English: NALA

The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) has compiled the words about coronavirus (also called COVID-19) with plain English explanations. We hear many of these words everyday on the news, radio, TV and online. NALA list words from A-Z. Please the webpage below:...
14
APR
2020

Family Addiction Support Network (FASN): supports available for family members who are impacted by a loved one’s substance misuse.

  The Family Addiction Support Network (FASN) have supports available for family members who are impacted by a loved one’s substance misuse.   According to “Findings from a study on how families are affected by substance misuse in the NE region of Ireland”...
14
APR
2020

Banking & Payments Federation Ireland: Guide to Cocooning

BPFI-Guide-Cocooning-During-Covid-19-Final-Copy PDF BPFI-Guide-Cocooning-During-Covid-19-Final-Copy PDF
10
APR
2020

Free Scrubs Available

The ICA are working with local groups to sew scrubs for anyone who needs them. If you need scrubs, please contact: Danielle 087 3512281 danielle.monahan@meathcoco.ie  
10
APR
2020

Launch of COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Community Call initiative

The Department of Rural and Community Development: Press Statement – Thursday, 9 April 2020   Minister Ring announces €2.5 million fund for community groups involved in Community Call response to Covid-19 Fund will prioritise organisations delivering frontline services such...
10
APR
2020

Look Good Feel Better: new community service for women going through cancer treatment

  Look Good Feel Better is a registered charity and we have a launched a new service that can be accessed nationwide. We offer:   Free one to one skincare and makeup makeovers given by professional makeup artists by videocall for women going through cancer treatment....