A public consultation on health and social care services and supports for older people was launched by the Department of Health on behalf of the Commission on Care for Older People.
The Commission on Care for Older People is an independent Commission that has been established by the Government. It is chaired by Professor Alan Barrett (Chief Executive Officer, Economic and Social Research Institute) and is comprised of independent experts.
The Commission is currently examining the health and social care services and supports provided to older people across the continuum of care to ascertain their effectiveness, adequacy, and efficiency in meeting the evolving care-needs of the increasing diversity of older people within the context of the ageing population.
The public consultation will enable the Commission to learn about the views of the public on the provision of health and social care services and supports for older people in Ireland. The public consultation survey provides a mechanism for people to share their views on the strengths of current provision as well as on areas for enhancement. The views expressed will inform the Commission’s deliberations and their recommendations for the future development of these services and supports.
The public consultation survey is now available online, along with further information about how to respond, at: gov.ie/ConsultationOlderPeople
The public consultation will close on 24 October 2024.