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Disparity between private and state-funded nursing home fees in Galway continues to rise

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Disparity between private and state-funded nursing home fees in Galway continues to rise

Galway Bay fm newsroom - The disparity between fees payable in HSE-funded nursing homes versus private homes in Galway is continuing to rise.

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In Galway, the Fair Deal scheme means the average fee payable on behalf of an individual nursing home resident in a HSE home is now €782 more than in private and voluntary homes.

Fair Deal provides financial support for those in long-term nursing home care, with the HSE paying part of the fees.

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Speaking to Galway Talks, Chief Executive of Nursing Homes Ireland, Tadhg Daly says the current funding model is causing numerous problems:

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Disparity between private and state-funded nursing home fees in Galway continues to rise

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