There has been an unprecedented burst in people seeking online mental health support in Kilkenny since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic with stress over exams and loneliness being the main areas of concern. One service for young people has seen nearly a 100% increase in calls to its service, while there has been a […]
All 1,486 participants in the Seniors Alert Scheme in Kilkenny are being asked to ensure their personal alarm is activated following the announcement of a new befriending phone-call initiative by the Government. Speaking about the new service, local Fine Gael TD John Paul Phelan said: “As part of the measures to support older people during […]
Kilkenny bar staff and vulnerable elderly people affected by the Covid-19 crisis are to benefit from a €1.5 million fund set-up by Guinness. The fund will see €1.2 million go to support those working in the pub trade while another €300,000 is to be given to elderly vulnerable people through a partnership with ALONE. “We […]