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ALONE Urges Government to Reconsider Pharmacy Changes including Blister Packs | New rules will increase costs for older people and put safe medication management at risk

ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age at home, is deeply concerned about changes to the Community Pharmacy Agreement coming into effect in January 2026. These changes will limit phased dispensing — which helps people manage their medication safely — to only certain high-risk medicines.
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ALONE Highlights Urgent Need for Supports for Older People on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, ALONE is urging renewed national focus on ensuring that older people with disabilities can remain safe, well, and independent in their own homes

As Winter Bites, ALONE Urges People to “Share Your Warmth” with Older People this Christmas

ALONE, the organisation which enables older people to age well at home, is once again urging the Irish public to share their warmth with older people this Christmas.
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Government miss opportunity to target older people with supports this winter

While budget measures will deliver slight relief there is a shortfall in income from last year for energy and living costs among the older people the organisation works with ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home,
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ALONE Annual Report: Record numbers of older people seek ALONE’s support, with loneliness, physical health and housing among key concerns

The report was launched to coincide with International Older Person’s Day by Minister of State for Older People and Housing, Kieran O’Donnell, TD at ALONE’s offices in Olympic House, Dublin 8.
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ALONE: Budget 2026 must target older people in need facing another winter fuel crisis

ALONE is calling on the government to target older people in…

Home Care Coalition calls for increased investment in Home Care due to a deepening crisis

The Home Care Coalition, an alliance of 23 organisations, is…

ALONE BRINGS VOICES OF STRUGGLING OLDER PEOPLE TO JOINT OIREACHTAS COMMITTEE

ALONE address the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development on its pre-budget submission and survey findings, which show that older people can’t wait
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ALONE’s Annual Cost of Living Survey Shows Older People Can’t Wait for Support

Strong measures are required to address the costs-of-living and…
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Nursing Home Scandal: ALONE’S Recommendations for Positive Change

In the wake of the RTÉ Investigates nursing home revelations,…