South Connacht Citizens Information Service (SCCIS ), provides an independent, non-judgemental, and confidential information, advice/assistance and advocacy service to the public. In 2022, the service responded to over 56,000 queries regionally via phone, email and face-to-face consultations.
The service also delivers, in response to public needs, a community education programme. The programme is delivered both face to face in a community setting and also online.
This year South Connacht CIS will be delivering a series of free on line information events in May with a focus on wills and inheritance and the Nursing Home Support Scheme (‘Fair Deal’ ).
With all the changes in the recent Budget, new laws in relation to inheritance, and significant changes in the “Fair Deal” scheme, some of which directly affect older people and members of the Farming community, it is more important than ever for the public to get accurate and up to date information on their rights and entitlements. With this in mind the webinar series, each lasting approximately an hour and a half, will cover the following topics:-
Wills and Inheritance – Tuesday 9th May 7.00pm
Nursing Home Support Scheme (Fair Deal ) – Wednesday 10th May 7.00pm
South Connacht CIS, Plan Your Future 2023 webinar series, is part of our annual community education programme. Admission is free and anyone interested in attending can register on Eventbrite https://sccis.eventbrite.ie/ or call (0818 ) 07 6360.
For anyone needing impartial, confidential, non-judgemental and informed advice and support the CIS is here to help there are many ways to access our services. Our website www.citizensinformation.ie is packed full of helpful information.
You can contact your local Citizens Information Service (Mayo CIS ) on 0818 07 6040 or email [email protected] are available from Monday to Friday and our services are free and confidential.
Alternatively, people can call the Citizens Information Phone Service on 0818 07 4000, Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm
