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THE Citizens Information Service will hold An Information Session on the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act, 2009, also ‘known as Fair Deal Scheme’ on Tuesday, December 15, in the Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis, at ro) NOE
The session will be presented by Marie Keane, Partner with John Callinan & Co Solicitors who has extensive experience in the area of Family Law and the emerging area of Mental Health Law She is a mem- ber of the Family Law Civil & Legal Aid Committee of the Law Society of Ireland and has contributed to a number of reports and publications undertaken by the Committee
The Nursing Homes _ Support Scheme, A Fair Deal, began on the 2/th October 2009.
From that date onwards, people may apply to the HSE for the new scheme.
The Nursing Homes Support Scheme is the single funded means of accessing long-term nursing home care for new entrants.
“We have been receiving a lot of queries fron the public and I’m urg- ing those wishing to avail of the financial support towards nursing home costs under A Fair Deal to familiarise themselves with the ap-
plication process so as to be ready to apply to the HSE,” added Paul Woulfe Manager with the Citizens Information Service
The Nursing Homes _ Support Scheme will equalise State support for public and private long-term care recipients.
It will ensure that there 1s one, trans- parent system of support towards the cost of care that will be fair to all, irrespective of whether they are in public, private or voluntary nursing homes.
It also aims to render long-term
care affordable and anxiety-free, and ensure that no-one has to sell their home during their lifetime to pay for their care.
Finally, the Fair Deal will replace the existing Nursing Home Subven- tion Scheme. However, it is impor- tant to note that individuals already in receipt of subvention may retain their existing arrangements or may opt to transfer to the new scheme if they so wish.
For further information you can con contact The Citizens Informatio Centre in Ennis at 065 6841221.