Age Friendly Ireland news updates
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A new Teagasc telephone helpline to assist farmers with queries in relation to the current #COVID19 challenge has been set up.
This helpline is open to all farmers for a range of farming issues they face on a day to day basis.
Call 076 1113533 or find out more here
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Banking and Payments Federation Ireland have today launched their ‘BPFI Guide to Cocooning During Covid-19’ advising those who find themselves at home during these uncertain times, of how they can best bank from home. To access the guide, click here
Freephone services have been launched by Ireland’s five main banks to help cocooning customers make payments and carry out other banking services. Here are the banks’ numbers, which operate during normal banking hours: AIB: 1800 207 232 Bank of Ireland: 1800 946 146
KBC Bank: 1800 804 472
Permanent TSB: 1800 218 000
Ulster Bank: 1800 656 001
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On Thursday the 26th March we saw hundreds of thousands of Irish people join in a national round of applause for workers who are responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. ‘Clap For Our Carers’ is now taking place on a weekly basis in the UK, every Thursday at 8pm and we are encouraging Ireland to do the same. Let’s take a moment, together as a nation, to say thank you to the health care staff who are working tirelessly to keep us all safe.
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Women’s Aid information poster for people who may be in unsafe and abusive homes during COVID-19. See poster here |
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Spinal Injures Ireland is committed to supporting all of their service users and their families during CV19. Their services are being delivered remotely by a dedicated and experienced community outreach team. They are also delivering up to date accurate information and support via phone, text and email. Their weekly emails and online resources include yoga, exercises and mindfulness delivered by service users and experienced practitioners. Their expertly trained peer support volunteers are available to provide one to one phone support for people with a spinal cord injury and their family.
If you are feeling worried, isolated or concerned or need advice you can call SII on 01 6532180 or visit their website here
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Dogs trust are giving people ideas of how to keep your dog happy and healthy within the comfort of your own home if you or anyone else is unable to take them out for a walk or run at the minute!
From activities involving their favourite treats, to building doggy dens and treasure hunts, there are ample ways you can keep your dog active, without stepping outside your front door.
For more info see here
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Did you know you can now take virtual tours of Dublin Zoo on their YouTube channel. They also have live animal cams where you can catch a glimpse of the giraffes, zebras and rhinos on the African Savanna, get a birds-eye view of the penguins or watch the wondrous herd of Asian elephants bathe and chomp on their lunch. For more information see here
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| Important Tips |
Always have your Eircode close by in case of emergency. You can find your Eircode here
Perhaps keep a daily diary to record the people you are in contact with every day, so if you develop symptoms it will be easier to trace them
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| Useful Contacts |
HSE Advice Line: Callsave 1850 24 1850
Call from 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday
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