Contacts
Who to contact about a nursing home in Ireland. ClearCare isn't connected to any of these organisations.
Regulation and Inspections
HIQA (Health Information and Quality Authority)
Registers and inspects nursing homes. Takes information about concerns, but can't resolve individual complaints.
- Phone
- 021 240 9646
- concerns@hiqa.ie
- Website
- hiqa.ie
Funding and the Fair Deal Scheme
HSE Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Fair Deal)
Runs Fair Deal applications through local Nursing Homes Support Offices.
- Phone
- 1800 700 700
- Website
- hse.ie
Citizens Information
Free, independent information on entitlements, including Fair Deal and long-term care.
- Phone
- 0818 07 4000
- Website
- citizensinformation.ie
Dementia Support
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Dementia helpline, day care, family carer training and support groups for people with dementia and their families.
- Phone
- 1800 341 341
- helpline@alzheimer.ie
- Website
- alzheimer.ie
Dementia: Understand Together
HSE-led information on dementia, and a directory of local dementia services and supports.
- understandtogether@hse.ie
- Website
- understandtogether.ie
Dementia Ireland
Non-profit campaigning for dementia and end-of-life care as a national health priority. Runs dementia care training and conferences.
- Phone
- 086 361 2907
- carmelg@dementiaireland.com
- Website
- dementiaireland.com
Advocacy and Support
Family Carers Ireland
Support, advice and a careline for family members caring for someone, including through a move into a nursing home.
- Phone
- 1800 24 07 24
- Website
- familycarers.ie
Sage Advocacy
Advocacy for older people and adults in residential care.
- Phone
- 01 536 7330
- info@sageadvocacy.ie
- Website
- sageadvocacy.ie
ALONE
Support and befriending services for older people.
- Phone
- 0818 222 024
- Website
- alone.ie