Health services for older people

Moving from home to long-term care Most older and young chronically sick people can continue to live at home with HSE and family support. Information on issues around moving from home to long stay care, should it become necessary or desirable.

Illness in your retirement There are a range of payments and services available to support older people who become ill or acquire a disability. Information on income supports, healthcare, housing, taxation and caring for someone else.

Questions about the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Common queries and more details about the scheme.

Nursing Homes Support Scheme
People who move into registered nursing homes may receive financial support from the HSE under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme.

Regulation of residential care for older people
National quality standards will be enforced in both public and private nursing homes from 1 July 2009.

Home care packages
The Home Care Support Scheme (or Home Care Package Scheme) is operated by the HSE. This Scheme aims to support people at risk of long-term care to remain living in the community. Find out more.

Nursing Homes Subvention
People who move into registered private nursing homes may receive financial support (a subvention) from the HSE. Find out about the rules that apply to the private nursing homes subvention scheme.

Boarding Out of older people
Some Health Service Executive (HSE) Areas in Ireland operate a scheme where older people are boarded out in private homes. Find out about the rules that apply to these arrangements and how to apply.

Tax relief on nursing home fees and for dependent relatives
Tax relief is available in Ireland on fees paid for nursing homes and for dependent relatives. Information on tax credits and how to apply for tax relief.