RHS Home Care

10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day | 10 October

Being heard matters. At every age.

When we check in on an older relative, neighbour or friend, we might ask about their medication, appointments or whether they have eaten. But “How are you feeling?” deserves a place in that conversation too.

This year’s World Health Organization theme, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”, highlights the importance of involving people with experience of mental health difficulties in the decisions that affect their lives.

For older people, that means taking their feelings seriously, respecting their choices and giving them space to talk without making assumptions about what they need.

Bereavement, changes in health, retirement or losing everyday social connections can affect emotional wellbeing. Someone may be finding things difficult even when they seem to be managing.

Small ways to offer support include:

• Making time for a conversation without rushing
• Listening without dismissing feelings or trying to fix everything
• Asking what would help, rather than assuming
• Staying in touch regularly
• Helping someone stay connected to the people and activities that matter to them

At RHS Home Care, we recognise the value of everyday connection: a familiar face, a shared conversation and time to listen.

If you or someone close to you is struggling, speaking to a GP can be a helpful first step. A conversation can open the door to support, and nobody should feel their concerns matter less because of their age.

Find information and support:
👉https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/

10/10/2026

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day | 10 October

Comfort. Dignity. Care that centres on the person.

When someone is living with a serious illness, being listened to, having pain relieved and spending time with the people they love can make a meaningful difference to daily life.

This year’s theme, “Pain Management: An Essential Part of Palliative Care”, highlights the importance of access to effective pain relief and compassionate care.

Palliative care supports people to live as well and as comfortably as possible. Alongside managing pain and other symptoms, it can offer emotional and practical support to the person and their family.

It can begin at any stage of a serious illness, alongside other treatments. Support is shaped around each person’s needs, wishes and what matters most to them.

At RHS Home Care, we recognise the importance of kindness, dignity and understanding in every caring relationship. Today, we acknowledge the hospice and palliative care teams, care workers, volunteers and family carers who offer comfort and support through some of life’s most difficult moments.

Our thoughts are also with those receiving care, those supporting someone they love, and those remembering someone they miss.

Find out more about palliative care in Ireland:
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/palliative-care/about

09/10/2026

📍 COUNTY MAYO | CARE ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES

You care for others. We’re here to support you too. 💙

At RHS Home Care, our Care Assistants make a real difference every day, helping people remain independent and comfortable in their own homes while providing practical support, companionship and a friendly, familiar face.

We're looking for caring, reliable people to join our team across County Mayo.

As a local, not-for-profit home care co-operative, we recognise the dedication and compassion our Care Assistants bring to their communities. In return, we offer:

✓ Competitive pay, with premium rates on Sundays and Bank Holidays
✓ Paid travel time between calls and uncapped mileage payments
✓ Flexible working hours
✓ Paid shadowing, with uniform and PPE provided
✓ Training and opportunities to progress
✓ 24/7 support from our local team
✓ Employee Health Cash Plan
✓ Bright Exchange employee discounts

Whether you're already working in care or looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to take the next step?

View our current opportunities and apply:

🌐 rhshomecare.ie/careers
📞 090 6625988
✉️ [email protected]

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09/10/2026

This October, join Mental Health Ireland for a series of free online webinars as we celebrate Mental Health Month.

From managing the impact of news and headlines to exploring nature, community, teenage wellbeing and mental health in the workplace, there’s something for everyone.

📅 10 free webinars throughout October
💻 Online
🎟️ Free to attend

Take a look at the dates and topics and find a session that suits you. Scan the QR code on the poster for more information and to register. https://bit.ly/octwebinars

09/10/2026

07/10/2026

📢Key points for older people Budget 2027 📢

👉 The State Pension will increase by €10 a week from January 2027.

👉 €10 increase to the maximum rate of most weekly social welfare payments from January 2027.

👉 Fuel Allowance will go up by €5 from €38 to €43 per week.

👉 The Living Alone Increase will go up by €3 from €22 to €25 per week.

👉 A new cost of disability payment of €500 will be paid to people getting a long-term disability payment.

05/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Around 1 in 7 women in Ireland will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. The Irish Cancer Society’s latest figures estimate an average of 4,069 breast cancer diagnoses each year. While breast cancer mainly affects women, men can develop it too, so knowing the signs is important for everyone.

Behind every diagnosis is a person, a family and a circle of people whose lives are affected. This October, our thoughts are with everyone affected by breast cancer, whether going through treatment, adjusting to life afterwards or supporting someone they love.

Breast Cancer Ireland’s “Know the Signs” campaign highlights that breast cancer symptoms are not always a lump. Changes to look out for include:

• A lump or unusual swelling in your breast or armpit
• Puckering or dimpling of the breast skin
• A ni**le turning inwards
• Changes to the skin around your ni**le or unusual discharge
• An unusual change in the size or position of one breast

Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel can help you spot a change. Most breast changes are not cancer, but contact your GP promptly if you notice anything unusual, even if you have recently had a normal mammogram. Don’t wait for your next screening appointment.

BreastCheck offers free screening for women aged 50 to 69 who have no symptoms. Breast awareness matters at every age, including after screening invitations stop.

For more information on the signs and symptoms, how to check your breasts and Breast Cancer Ireland’s research and awareness work, visit:
https://www.breastcancerireland.com

02/10/2026

Already QQI Level 5 qualified? Bring your skills to our home care team. 💙

Working in a nursing home, hospital or another care setting? Perhaps you’ve worked in care before and are thinking about returning?

Your skills and experience could make a real difference at RHS Home Care.

We’re recruiting Care Assistants across Roscommon, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim to support people in their own homes.

Home care gives you the opportunity to provide one-to-one support, get to know people’s routines and preferences, and help them maintain their dignity and independence in familiar surroundings.

What can you expect when you join our team?

✅ Flexible working hours
✅ Competitive pay, with premium rates for Sundays and bank holidays
✅ Paid travel time and uncapped mileage between calls
✅ Ongoing training and opportunities to develop your skills
✅ Support from a local team

Whether you’re considering a change of setting, returning to care or putting your qualification into practice for the first time, we’d love to hear from you.

Have a relevant QQI Level 5 qualification and a caring, reliable approach? Get in touch to explore opportunities in your area.

📧 Email your CV to [email protected]
🌐 Find out more and apply: https://rhshomecare.ie/careers/

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01/10/2026

🌟 International Day of Older Persons – 1st October 🌟

Today we celebrate older people and the important place they hold in our families, our communities and our everyday lives.

This year’s theme, “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives,” reminds us that living longer should also mean living well, with dignity, choice, independence and the right support when it is needed.

Older people continue to contribute so much to the communities around them, through their knowledge, experience, relationships and the many roles they play within families and wider society.

At RHS Home Care, we see every day how important it is for people to feel valued, listened to and supported as they grow older. For many, being able to remain in the familiarity of their own home and connected to their local community can be an important part of maintaining independence and quality of life.

Today is an opportunity to celebrate older people, listen to their voices and recognise not only everything they have contributed throughout their lives, but everything they continue to contribute today.

30/09/2026

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