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Independent People with Disabilities will host the annual 'Disability and Older Persons' information day in conjunction with the Disability Subgroup of Westmeath Community Development Ltd and Westmeath County Council on Monday, May 30.

Irish Citylink has today become the first Irish Coach Service to recognise the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower officially! Not all disabilities are visible – some are not immediately obvious. The Sunflower acts as an awareness tool – someone can choose to wear it to discreetly indicate that they have a non-visible disability and may need support, help, or simply a little more time while traveling.

BY DECLAN VARLEY

As school children emerge from what has been an incredibly challenging and uncertain time, and with research last year showing that almost 20 percent of parents of primary school aged children have sought some form of mental health support for their child over the past two years, the National Parents Council Primary and St Patrick’s Mental Health Services are issuing a timely call for the development and introduction of additional primary schools-based mental health supports.

Everyone feels low at some point in their lives and if you are struggling to cope it may be difficult to see beyond your current situation.

The only national charity for people with diabetes is urging people with the condition to book a foot assessment with a podiatrist.

Drinkaware, the national charity working to reduce and prevent the misuse of alcohol in Ireland, is offering a free mental health resource to the public - the resource is available to order online and will be sent directly to you free of charge.

Cllr Niall Murphy is satisfied that the Galway City Council has committed to audit the public realm for accessibility for people with disabilities.

“Spiraling” waiting lists for disability services in the west of Ireland have resulted in more than 13,000 children waiting up to a year before they can see a specialist.

Post-pandemic, fitness and lifestyle coach Alan Quin has developed a programme that will appeal to busy people who may have concerns about safety and privacy or may not favour the conventional gym.