The sixth National Carers Week will celebrate and recognise the contribution of Ireland’s family carers with over 150 events throughout Ireland, from June 18 to June 24.
In Mayo on Tuesday, June 19 there will be a Patient Handling Course in the Sacred Heart Hospital, Castlebar from 9am to 5pm, booking is essential. On Wednesday, June 20 a Carers Exercise Programme will take place in Castlebar from 7.15pm to 8.45pm at Breaffy GAA Club with certified trainer, Paul O’Brien. The course costs €10 and booking is essential.
An open day will take place from 10am to 2pm in the Mayfly Hotel in Foxford on Thursday, June 21 which is open to all. While later than evening in Mulranny Amenity Centre a appreciation evening for carers will take place. For more information or for bookings contact 086 3775702 or log on to www.carersweek.ie/events
