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As Ireland faces an increasing aging population, there is great demand for home care and support services. Currently, there is no statutory regulation of home care services in Ireland. However, regulation of this sector is expected this year. It is understood that the Department of Health is currently finalising the new statutory scheme for home support services in line with its Programme for Government and Sláintecare commitments.
The nursing home sector in Ireland has evolved in recent years with the majority of nursing home services now being provided by the private sector. While this sector still faces many challenges, new supports have recently been introduced to enable the sector to focus on providing high quality care to meet the needs of Ireland’s growing population. In addition, draft guidance on the design of nursing homes has also been published and is under consideration.
It is reported that Ireland’s population aged 65 and over will reach over 1.5 million by 2051. While some will require nursing home care, many will age living at home, either independently or with support from family members and/or third party care providers.
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