Pictured from left to right are Rhys Rafferty; Anthony Rafferty; Netwatch Westmeath Family Carer of the Year Lorraine Dunning Rafferty, and Amy Kelly, Community Support Manager, Family Carers Ireland. Athlone's Lorraine is named Westmeath family carer of the yearAthlone woman Lorraine Dunning Rafferty has been named as this year's Netwatch Westmeath Family Carer of the Year. The countywide recognition for Lorraine was announced today (Thursday) by Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s family carers. Family carers play a critical role in our society and each week provide 19 million hours in unpaid work. "As a society, we must do much more to ensure that family carers are properly recognised, valued and supported to care safely for their loved ones at home," said Ms Kelly.

Source: Irish Independent November 07, 2024 18:12 UTC