JACINTA BARRETT

Looking forward to Voice for Kare conference Beyond Barriers , Rights, Action and inclusion. @kare #beyondbarriers

"All full-time carers should have a right to appropriate, free and regular respite based on our needs and the needs of our loved one. Without this, it puts all carers at a much higher risk of burnout and other medical problems." oireachtas.ie/en/oireachtas-…

Too many people in nursing homes or centres for people with disabilities are at risk of serious and often preventable harm. Safeguarding Ireland chairwoman Patricia Rickard-Clarke warned: “The closed nature of nursing homes makes it exceptionally challenging for either residents or staff to speak up and report abuse or inappropriate care.” IASW chief operations officer Caroline Walker Strong also focused on the increasing reliance on institutions. Sarah Donnelly, associate professor of social work at University College Dublin and IASW adult safeguarding adviser, called for awareness of what abuse is. “Our very chequered past history in terms of Emily, Grace, Brandon and RTÉ Investigates is very clear evidence that often poor care is constructed as not-institutional-abuse,” she said referring to scandals exposed in recent years. Safeguarding Ireland board member Mervyn Taylor raised concerns about how large many nursing homes had become. “If you look at that RTÉ programme, you will see effectively a hotel-style design,” he said, noting physical design of buildings impacts culture in any environment. #SafeguardinglawsNow #HumanRightsDoNotGrowOld #CarePartner irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4166…

Well done to the @IASW_IRL delegation - Caroline Strong COO, Dr. @sarahmdonnelly1 & Liam Keogh - representing #SocialWork + presenting and responding to questions in relation to #AdultSafeguarding at @OireachtasNews Health Committee this morning. oireachtas.ie/en/committees/…

Delighted we could speak on #AdultSafeguarding policy gaps in @OireachtasNews today. Read our presentation to the Joint Committee on Health here: iasw.ie/Submissions-an… watch the presentation via this link: oireachtas.ie/en/oireachtas-…

Read @IASW_IRL's submission to the Department of Health on the Law Reform Commission Report on a Regulatory Framework for Adult Safeguarding here: iasw.ie/Submissions-an… A huge thanks to @sarahmdonnelly1 @Sineadmcgar @LiamKeogh @VGeiran @farren_ger30323 @jacintab1981

We demand safeguarding legislation now & reform all care provisions! Join us at Leinster House this Thursday, June 12th. We refuse to let documentaries be the only catalyst for change. The same care failures have plagued us from before the pandemic until now, creating new victims without real solutions. Action is long overdue. #OlderPeople #Disabilities #NursingHomes #ResidentialCare #HomeCare. Talks to start from 12 midday. All care groups are welcome! Let's stand together for change.

Michael O'Brien, the child sexual abuse survivor who spoke powerfully of his experiences on an episode of RTÉ’s Questions and Answers in 2009, has died rte.ie/news/2025/0422…

'More than 1,900 parents over the age of 70 are currently caring for their intellectually disabled sons and daughters at home.471 are in their 80s and 90s.' Excellent forensic analysis of key issues relating to Disability Sector @AilbheConneely rte.ie/news/election-… via @rte

I've extended the age range for my research! I'm looking for young people, age 16 - 24, who are non-speaking, sometimes speaking or communicate differently & their supporters to tell me about making a support agreement under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act

Another brilliant Cuppa for Kare event last week at the McMahon Centre in Kilcullen!🥐🍰☕️ An amazing spread and lovely opportunity to catch up with friends, new and old. #CuppaForKare #FacesOfKare

Have you heard of Home Sharing? 🏠 Kare's Home Sharing programme is an opportunity to open your home to a person with intellectual disabilities, for a variety of different kinds of visits. Learn more at ➡️kare.ie/home-sharing

Safeguarding failures at HSE-run care home, review finds via @RTENews rte.ie/news/2024/0821…

Great day out at the Baltinglass art group tracks event supporting Eoin O Malley #KARE #art #wheels

Sad news reaching us this evening of the death of disability activist Leigh Gath who passed away suddenly last night. Our condolences to her husband Eugene and children Karl and Aisling. May she rest in peace. 💔 #disabilityTwitter

A great space for social workers to share information , discuss and reflect on adult safeguarding . New members always welcome

We're proud to share our 2023 Annual Report. In 2023, it was our privilege to support 550 adults and children, helping each individual to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential✨ Full report➡️ kare.ie/what-we-do/res…

‘Culture of victim blaming’ in HSE – Confidential Recipient @Safeguarding_ie @safeguardingire @IASW_IRL @DisabilityFed #HSE medicalindependent.ie/in-the-news/cu…

IASW Chairperson @VGeiran says that scathing review by @JackieMcIlroy2 for @HSELive on the lack of protections for vulnerable adults in nursing homes and other settings offers “a clear roadmap” to make vital improvements: irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4142… #AdultSafeguarding