Face coverings help prevent people who don’t know they have the virus from spreading it to others. They should be worn anywhere it’s difficult to stay 2 m apart, like shops or public transport, or when visiting anyone who is more at risk. This includes people aged over 70, or people who are medically vulnerable, […]
Covid-19 Information Updates – HPSC & HSE
As HSE information on Covid-19 is live and updated regularly, we advise you to access it directly from these sites: HPSC website: https://www.hpsc.ie/…/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidance/ HSE page with disability-specific resources: https://www.hse.ie/…/news…/covid19-updates/partner-resources
Communication of New AGM Date
Please find below, Communication of New AGM Date for Muscular Dystrophy Ireland: Dear All We would like to advise you that Muscular Dystrophy Ireland will now hold their Annual General Meeting on Saturday 12th September 2020. The well-being of Members, Management and Staff is a primary concern for The Board of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland […]
Sláintecare and HSE. Free online counselling
In response to the mental health challenges posed by COVID 19, MyMind is now working with Sláintecare and the HSE to provide fully subsidised counselling, psychotherapy and psychological support for individuals over 18 years in all regions of Ireland. The main mental health issues include issues arising from unemployment, bereavement, social isolation/cocooning, illness, stress, depression, […]
Free online course in Mindfulness and Compassion
We thought that some of our members might be interested this free Mindfulness and Compassion six-week course which is available online at this link: https://www.sueredmond.com/onlinecourse. Sue Redmond has a Diploma in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher training and Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living Teacher training.
COMIC BOOK WRITING COMPETITION
MDI Youth Workers are running a comic book writing competition! Age categories: Under 12, 12-17 years old and 18-25 years old. Prize €50 voucher for each category. Contact your Youth Worker for a comic book writing pack. Send your creations to your Youth Worker to enter the competition. If you don’t have a Youth Worker […]
Resources and Supports – Family Carers Ireland
Family Carers Ireland provide a range of services and supports to family carers and provide a national voice to represent fairness for carers. They are offering a number of Resources and Supports for family carers, find out more from the links below: Counselling Free online and telephone counselling service for family carers – https://familycarers.ie/help-and-advice/online-and-phone-counselling-service/ […]
