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ALONE launch ‘homeless in all but name’ Campaign 2015

ALONE ask the government to designate a portion of all social housing units for use by older people.

ALONE express disappointment over Fair Deal Scheme review

“While we welcome the review and the fact that it introduced no increases for older people, we are disappointed that after three years there are no specific targets."

ALONE launch Home First Campaign 2015

ALONE, the charity that provides services for older people in need, have launched their Home First Campaign raising the question, “Why are we forcing older people out of their homes?”

“80% of nursing homes residents inadequately protected from neglect” say ALONE

A new Memorandum of Agreement between HIQA & the Ombudsman excludes private nursing homes where 18,000 reside.

“Loneliness is a health issue” say older persons charity ALONE

ALONE, the charity that cares for older people in need, are highlighting the health effects of loneliness during their 2015 Friendship week (9th – 13th February).

ALONE welcome housing plan as a “step in the right direction”

Sean Moynihan CEO of ALONE, said of the new housing plan, “It’s a scandal that it had to reach this point before the government took notice"

ALONE Launch Home Truths Housing Campaign

ALONE are calling on all local government candidates to address the housing needs of vulnerable older people.

Emigration has left older people ALONE this St. Patrick’s Day

ALONE report an increase in the number of older people requiring their services as a direct result of their children and grandchildren emigrating.