We the undersigned want the HSE to adhere to commitments given in 2015 that the future of the Rosalie Unit, Castlerea will remain open!
We support these most vulnerable members of our society being unfairly treated while unable to stand-up for themselves.
Press Release:
There are major concerns for the future of the Rosalie Unit here in Castlerea.
Maura Hopkins spoke to Shannonside FM and expressed deep concern for the unit.
Also Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice said "We had a meeting last night in Dail Eireann with Minister Jim Daly and Tony Canavan of the HSE regarding the future of the Rosalie Unit.
Present were Liam Walsh, Dr.Greg Kelly , Cllr Nigel Dineen , myself, Michael Creaton, Maura Hopkins ,Frank Feighan Michael Fitzmaurice TD, and Eugene Murphy TD.
Denis Naughten was not present but sent a rep.
The response from the HSE and the Government left us all feeling very worried about the future of the unit. They are looking at moving the patients to Ballinasloe or Castlebar.
After a long meeting there was very little compassion from the HSE.
We can't take this lying down and we won't.
The fight begins once again to save this facility. The Minister will visit the facility, hopefully soon. Our Government Minister and Senators must stop the HSE civil servants from doing this.
Updates
February 9, 2018
Hit 500 signatures which feels completely surreal considering where this started in my living room with a lukewarm cup of tea. It is honestly wild how many people care about the Rosalie Unit and I keep checking the count even though I probably should be getting some actual sleep right now.
Reached 500 supporters
February 8, 2018
Reached 100 supporters
January 26, 2018
143 Comments
Mental health care is a very important part of any community and a local facility is extremely important for family and friends to be able to continue to be a part of the lives of those living there.
There are 55,000 people in Ireland living with dementia, this number is expected to double in the next 20 years. In an area where the population is older than the national average, surely services should be extended rather than cut back.
My mother received the best care possible in Rosalii Unit, having to deal with our mother getting early onset Alzheimer's disease was incredibly hard but if she was moved further away from us it would have made a difficult situation unbearable.
Why are the government and HSE so quick to commit to ensuring our most vunerable and unwell are left without care or facilities to meet their needs? It is becoming more and more apparent that our elderly are excess baggage and a drain on money that could be squandered elsewhere.
Any slight financial or administrative benefits that there may be to the HSE in closing this unit are far out-weighed by the benefits to the these elderly residents to remaining in their homes. Closing this unit would be a scandal.
Keep this Unit open
it is realy needed in community do not close it down.
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We the undersigned want the HSE to adhere to commitments given in 2015 that the future of the Rosalie Unit, Castlerea will remain open!
We support these most vulnerable members of our society being unfairly treated while unable to stand-up for themselves.
Press Release:
There are major concerns for the future of the Rosalie Unit here in Castlerea.
Maura Hopkins spoke to Shannonside FM and expressed deep concern for the unit.
Also Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice said "We had a meeting last night in Dail Eireann with Minister Jim Daly and Tony Canavan of the HSE regarding the future of the Rosalie Unit.
Present were Liam Walsh, Dr.Greg Kelly , Cllr Nigel Dineen , myself, Michael Creaton, Maura Hopkins ,Frank Feighan Michael Fitzmaurice TD, and Eugene Murphy TD.
Denis Naughten was not present but sent a rep.
The response from the HSE and the Government left us all feeling very worried about the future of the unit. They are looking at moving the patients to Ballinasloe or Castlebar.
After a long meeting there was very little compassion from the HSE.
We can't take this lying down and we won't.
The fight begins once again to save this facility. The Minister will visit the facility, hopefully soon. Our Government Minister and Senators must stop the HSE civil servants from doing this.
Updates
February 9, 2018
Hit 500 signatures which feels completely surreal considering where this started in my living room with a lukewarm cup of tea. It is honestly wild how many people care about the Rosalie Unit and I keep checking the count even though I probably should be getting some actual sleep right now.
Reached 500 supporters
February 8, 2018
Reached 100 supporters
January 26, 2018
143 Comments
I think it would be a crime against the aged to close the Rosaline Unit. The west of Ireland is being destroyed and neglected in every way by this government. Please restore our faith a little by maintaining and keeping this unit open, it is 'HOME' for its residents, please don't EVICT THEM .
Mental health care is a very important part of any community and a local facility is extremely important for family and friends to be able to continue to be a part of the lives of those living there.
There are 55,000 people in Ireland living with dementia, this number is expected to double in the next 20 years. In an area where the population is older than the national average, surely services should be extended rather than cut back.
My mother received the best care possible in Rosalii Unit, having to deal with our mother getting early onset Alzheimer's disease was incredibly hard but if she was moved further away from us it would have made a difficult situation unbearable.
Why are the government and HSE so quick to commit to ensuring our most vunerable and unwell are left without care or facilities to meet their needs? It is becoming more and more apparent that our elderly are excess baggage and a drain on money that could be squandered elsewhere.
Any slight financial or administrative benefits that there may be to the HSE in closing this unit are far out-weighed by the benefits to the these elderly residents to remaining in their homes. Closing this unit would be a scandal.
Keep this Unit open
it is realy needed in community do not close it down.
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I think it would be a crime against the aged to close the Rosaline Unit. The west of Ireland is being destroyed and neglected in every way by this government. Please restore our faith a little by maintaining and keeping this unit open, it is 'HOME' for its residents, please don't EVICT THEM .