249 over 65s in Donegal were on the HSE’s Home Support Waiting List at the end of 2022.
The waiting list of people in need of a home carer in Ireland increased by 25% between December 2021 and December 2022.
The number of people on the home support waiting list in Donegal has increased 193% within the 12 months to December 2022.
According to Home & Community Care Ireland (HCCI) as of December last year, 249 over 65s were in need of a carer. That’s up from 85 during the same period in 2021.
In the CHO1 area which covers Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan, a total of 735 people were on the waiting list, representing an increase of 101% on figures from December 2021.
