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Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Jul 30

📢 Nursing Homes Ireland has published a new Insights Paper, calling for a national nursing home care policy that is rights‑based, person‑centred, and sustainable.

🔗Read the full Insights Paper: bit.ly/46D9Elj

Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · May 28

🏆 Nominations Open: NHI Care Awards 2025 🏆

📅 Nominations close: 23 August 2025
📝 Submit your nomination: www.nhiawards.com

💜 Recognising Care, Compassion, and Excellence.

#NHICareAwards #CelebrateCare #NursingHomeCare #PersonCentredCare

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Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · May 1

🧼 5th of May is #WorldHandHygieneDay 🧼
In nursing homes, clean hands save lives.

This year’s message:
“It might be gloves, it’s always hand hygiene.”

🖐 Gloves don’t replace hand hygiene.

Protect residents. Use gloves wisely. Clean hands right.

#CleanYourHands #GloveSmart #InfectionPrevention

Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Apr 23

Save the date! 🌟 Professor Luke O’Neill, leading scientist, broadcaster & author, will deliver the keynote at the NHI Annual Conference 2025, September 18th.

More details coming soon!

#NHIConference #LukeONeill #IrishHealthcare #CaringTogether

Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Apr 16

A joy to celebrate the official opening of Buddy’s Café at St Joseph’s Shankill with residents, families, staff & volunteers last week. Great to see Minister Kieran O’Donnell TD, Miriam O’Callaghan & others join the occasion. #CommunityCare #DementiaCare #NursingHomesIreland 💜

Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Apr 9

🌍🤝 NHI met with Irish MEPs in Brussels to highlight the need for Fair Deal reform and welcomes the UN’s move to draft a convention on the rights of older persons, a vital step in protecting dignity and choice in care.

More: nhi.ie/nursing-home...

#HumanRights #OlderPeople #FairDeal #Brussels

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Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Apr 8

NHI is proud to extend its GAA+ partnership for 2025, giving 30,000+ residents and staff in HIQA-registered homes free access to 40 live Gaelic Games.

Watch on GAAplus.ie or the GAA+ app.

A season of joy, connection & tradition awaits!

Read more: nhi.ie/nhi-continue...

Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Mar 11

📢 Webinar Tomorrow! 🏃‍♂️

Join Siel Bleu Ireland & NHI to explore how simple exercise habits can enhance well-being in nursing homes!

🗓 12 March | ⏰ 2PM | 💻 Online

✅ Expert insights
✅ Practical strategies
✅ Real-life success stories
✅ Live exercise demo

🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4iETquv

Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Mar 7

Celebrating the Women in Our Nursing Homes this #InternationalWomensDay

We honour the remarkable women in our nursing homes, the residents whose strength and wisdom have shaped communities, and the dedicated staff who provide care with compassion every day.

#IWD2025 #CaringTogether

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Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Mar 7

🤝A recent Seanad motion reinforced the urgent need to strengthen nursing home care in Ireland.

- Cross-party support for strengthening sector
- Fair Deal pricing reform, essential to stop closures
- Minister commits to publishing NTPF pricing review

Read more: bit.ly/41L08te

#CaringTogether

Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Feb 20

On #WorldDayOfSocialJustice, we recognise that everyone deserves to feel safe, valued & at home.

A nursing home is more than care - it’s a place of belonging, dignity & community. 💜

Because home is not just a place - it’s a feeling.

Read more on our HOMES strategy: bit.ly/3XySvnx

#CaringTogether

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Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Feb 19

Yesterday, we hosted a policy roundtable, bringing together key stakeholders to explore challenges, gaps, and opportunities in nursing home care policy.

Thank you to all who contributed - collaboration is key to strengthening the future of nursing home care.

#PolicyDiscussion #CaringTogether

Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Feb 17

📢 NHI welcomes the Nursing Home Residential Premises Upgrade (RPU) Scheme

This €10M initiative supports private & voluntary nursing homes with essential upgrades to meet regulatory standards. A step forward - but sustainable funding remains key!

📖 Learn more: bit.ly/4i2ZFYG

#CaringTogether

Cover page of the Nursing Home Residential Premises Upgrade (RPU) Scheme document, issued by the Department of Health, Ireland. The design features a white background with green and beige geometric shapes. The text highlights the scheme's purpose of supporting private and voluntary nursing homes in upgrading their premises.

Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Feb 14

💜🐶 A Heartwarming Valentine’s Day at Craddock NH 🐶💜

On this special day of love & companionship, Craddock NH presented €1,500 to Irish Therapy Dogs, recognising their incredible work in bringing joy to residents.

#IrishTherapyDogs #CaringTogether

Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Feb 14

💜 Did you know that approximately one billion Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged worldwide each year, making it one of the largest seasonal gift exchanges of the year?

At NHI, we’re sending our heartfelt appreciation to every nursing home today.

#ValentinesDay #CaringTogether

A Valentine’s-themed graphic with a split red-and-purple background. On the left side, several hand-drawn purple hearts float upward, and a larger purple heart with the letters “nhi” sits at the top. On the right side, white text against a purple background reads “Happy Valentines Day."

Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Feb 6

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Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Feb 6

"My Dad was nestled in Room 106, wrapped in the warmth & compassion of the angels who don’t just work in Wygram - they create a home there."

Dot Byrne shared this tribute at her dad’s funeral, wanting the world to know that life in Wygram Nursing Home was just that - a home. 💜

#CaringTogether

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Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Jan 27

💜 National Grief Awareness Week 2025 💜

Grief is personal, but no one should face it alone. Join the @IrishHospice in raising awareness and fostering support for the bereaved.

💻 Free events & resources: bit.ly/4aQblMl

#BeGriefAware #NGAW #CaringTogether

National Grief Awareness Week 2025

Through National Grief Awareness Week, we hope to encourage people to be more grief aware, help normalise grief and encourage conversations about this typically uncomfortable subject.

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Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Jan 27

💜 Celebrating India’s 76th Republic Day at Maynooth Lodge! 🎉

A vibrant South Indian feast on banana leaves & lively cultural programmes brought smiles all around.

Thank you, Maynooth Lodge, for showcasing unity & tradition so beautifully! ✨💜

#RepublicDay #MaynoothLodge #CaringTogether

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Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Jan 23

For nursing homes, be prepared.

🏠 Stay Inside: Avoid travel if possible - it’s not safe.
🔋 Ensure supplies, backup power & emergency plans.
📞 Keep emergency contacts handy.
🤝 Reassure residents, families & staff.

Check Met Éireann for updates. 🌨️

www.met.ie

#StormEowyn

Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Jan 21

📣 Nursing home staff, join our FREE webinar on 29 Jan! 🎨✨

🗓️ Plan creative events for #NationalArtsInNursingHomes Day 2025!

🕒 14:30–16:00 GMT
📍 Online

Get tips, ideas & resources to make your event shine! 🌟

👉 Register: bit.ly/4gnqN3H

💜 #BealtaineFestival #CreativityInCare

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Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Jan 15

📢NHI Welcomes Gov Commitments in PFG.

Key measures for the sector:
✅ Fair Deal funding increase, 4-week wait cap
✅ NTPF pricing review (early 2025)
✅ Career pathways for HCAs

Action now needed! 💜

More: lnkd.in/eNBjkGSD

#ProgrammeForGovernment

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Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Jan 8

📢 The NHI webinar series is back for 2025! 💜

Kicking off with oral care for nursing home residents 🦷, in collaboration with Dentaltech Group. Gain practical tips to enhance residents' oral health.

👉 Register now: lnkd.in/e6AwYAfR

#NursingHomesIreland #WebinarSeries #OralCareMatters #QualityCare

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Nursing Homes Ireland @nursinghomesire.bsky.social · Jan 3

🌨️ Severe Weather Alert 🌨️

Met Éireann has issued snow & ice warnings for this weekend. Nursing Homes Ireland urges residents, families & staff to:

🚫 Avoid non-essential travel
❄️ Be prepared for icy conditions
📱 Stay updated via Met Éireann

Stay safe and take care! 💜