New Report Raises Concerns About Inequity, Ageism and Staff Shortages in Irish Care for Older People
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A new report from the Commission on Care for Older People has raised concerns about the way older people are cared for in Ireland. The report is the first from the Commission and examines a range of issues in the country's care services for older people.
According to the report, Ireland's older persons' care system is mainly privatised, which means that most services are run by private providers rather than by the state. The Commission identifies inequity, or unfair differences in access to and quality of care, as one of the main problems. Ageism, which is discrimination or unfair treatment based on a person's age, is also highlighted as an issue that affects how older people are treated.
The report also points to staffing shortages as a significant challenge. Shortages of workers can affect the number of carers available and may place pressure on the people who work in these services. The Commission's findings show that these problems are connected and need to be considered together.
The publication of this first report marks an important step in the Commission's work on older people's care in Ireland. Readers who want more detail about the findings can read the full report, which sets out the Commission's observations in greater depth.
Sources: Irish Medical Times
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