by Shane | Oct 19, 2023 | News
The Alliance Support Network for Nursing Homes had very positive engagement session today with Chief Inspector Carol Grogan and Deputy Chief Inspector Susan Cliffe. It was great to have an honest transparent conversation on the nursing home industry at present. It was also very evident that we have a lot in common regarding the positive outcomes we want for Nursing Homes and our residents. We look forward to engaging with the Chief Inspectors Office again on behalf our Nursing Homes.
by Martina | Oct 11, 2023 | News
Health Budget 2024: Government miscalculations will lead to further nursing home closures
The Alliance Support Network for Nursing Homes has stated Budget 2024 is a miscalculation by Government that will not address the cost of care crisis affecting nursing home care, and will lead to further closures of nursing homes in 2024.
Reacting to Budget 2024, Spokesperson Shane Scanlan said: “The Government have allocated additional €45 million committed to nursing home care under Budget 2024. This is a total miscalculation and nowhere near the actual amount required to tackle the cost of care crisis within our sector. Government miscalculations in the past 3 years has already resulted in the closure of twenty-nine private and voluntary nursing homes the past three years with the loss of 882 nursing home beds. Unfortunately Budget 2024 is merely kicking the can down the road for many nursing homes struggling for survival and many more closures will occur”
Shane Scanlan highlighted that “The UCD School of social policy pointed out that after the 2008 crash that global financial factors and processes interacting with Irish Government policy, in the absence of stabilising countermeasures, exacerbated house prices and volatility in the private sector including house supply. We now unfortunately have a housing crisis. Successive governments have not since learned from this and our current government is taking the same approach now during a cost of care crisis for the Private Nursing Home sector. It is our solid prediction that it will result in a Nursing Home bed crisis very shortly. The public are already aware of the huge delays in accessing nursing home care right now. The recent closures of nursing homes is impacting upon hospital capacity to facilitate timely discharges for older persons back into community care. All this is happening right now due to the absence of appropriate funding to stabilise the sector for residents under our care now and over the next few years. The current approach from Government will not meet the needs of an ageing population. Confidence needs to be injected into the sector to ensure the future investment in additional nursing home beds nationally. We are asking the Government to make the necessary fundamental changes in legislation to redefine how the Nursing Home Support Scheme works. The scale of this task is substantial, but it needs to be tackled head on by Government right now for our ageing population and the survival of our nursing homes”
On a positive note Shane Scanlan added: “We were very happy to see a dedicated fund announced by Minister Butler to support nursing homes with regulatory requirements. Our Alliance highlighted the need for such a fund in a pre-budget meeting with Minister Butler and Department of Health officials. The purpose of this fund is to assist smaller nursing homes struggling to meet regulatory requirements set out by the Health Information and Quality Authority. I know how hard Minister Butler worked to get this dedicated fund and our Alliance is very thankful for her efforts in relation to this”.
by Martina | Oct 2, 2023 | News
The Alliance Support Network for Nursing Homes had an engagement session at the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) offices today in Dublin.
I would like to thank CEO Fiona Brady, Sean Flood and Fiona Walsh for facilitating this meeting.
The NTPF will play a pivotal role in the implementation of future funding models for residents under our care.
The meeting had a very positive outcome and I look forward to engaging with our members on all discussed.
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by Martina | Sep 22, 2023 | News
The Alliance Support Network for Nursing Homes was delighted to attend a private function this morning to discuss the 2024 Sinn Féin Alternative Budget for Health
A lot of time was give for open discussion with important stakeholders in the healthcare industry both private and public.
We would like to thank David Cullinane TD and his colleagues for inviting The Alliance and allowing us contribute to the discussion on behalf of independent nursing home operators
by Martina | Sep 5, 2023 | News
The Alliance – A Support Network for Nursing Homes met today with Officials from Department of Health – Ireland to discuss service charges within the nursing home sector.
We are delighted to work with the department to collate data in relation to this for the benefit of all our residents and stakeholders within the industry.
We look forward to collaborating again in the near future.
by Martina | Aug 21, 2023 | News
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by Martina | Jul 25, 2023 | News
The Alliance Support Network for Nursing Homes attended Department of Health – Ireland today for a round the table discussion with Minister for Older Persons Mary Butler TD, Department of Health Officials and NHI.
The message was clear from representative bodies – We need an immediate stabilisation fund for the nursing home sector for all the residents under our care.
More round table meetings like this need to occur for the benefit of all stakeholders. Connections will be built and future partnerships established.
by Martina | Jul 20, 2023 | News
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by Martina | Jun 27, 2023 | News
The Alliance – A Support Network for Nursing Homes attended Leinster House today to attend a motion brought by Sinn Féin on Nursing Homes.
I was delighted to be able speak at a demonstration beforehand outside Leinster House and to attend the debate in the Dail Gallery.
Our Alliance would like to thank all the TD’s and their staff from Sinn Fèin who worked tirelessly on this and resulted in the motion being passed.
by Martina | May 23, 2023 | News
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by Martina | May 17, 2023 | News
The Alliance Support Network for Nursing Homes met with Patricia Ryan TD Spokesperson for Older Persons Sinn Féin today in Leinster House.
We discussed the changes in legislation required that governs how the NTPF negotiates with private nursing homes to bring stability to a sector now in crisis.
A cost of care model needs to be put in place for all residents in all Nursing Homes.
by Martina | May 10, 2023 | News
The Alliance meets again with Minister for Older Persons Mary Butler to discuss ongoing challenges within the Nursing Home sector. We discussed the changes in legislation required that governs how the NTPF negotiates with private nursing homes.
