Bowel cancer (also known as colon, rectal or colorectal cancer) affects both men and women. Over 2,700 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer in Ireland every year. It is also the second most common cause of cancer death in Ireland. If bowel cancer is found early, it can be successfully treated. Learn the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer and use our online bowel health checker to answer a few questions and check your bowel health today. https://www.cancer.ie/reduce-your-risk/bowel-cancer-awareness#sthash.oVqRlcq5.dpbs

Friday April 13th is 65 Roses day for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. Find out more about Cystic Fibrosis and how you can support CF Ireland continue the great work they do in Ireland. Did you know '65 Roses' is how some children first learn how to say 'Cystic Fibrosis' and the symbol in Ireland for Cystic Fibrosis is a purple rose. 65 Roses Day is Cystic Fibrosis Ireland's National Flag Day. Cystic Fibrosis Ireland depend on voluntary income and donations to provide services and supports to people with Cystic Fibrosis in Ireland. 65 Roses Day is a major fundraising campaign and helps Cystic Fibrosis Ireland fund the services we provide such as exercise grants, transplant grants, bereavement counselling etc. For more information or to get involved with 65 Roses Day contact Peter / Rachel on 01 496 2433 or email fundraising@cfireland.ie

Healthcare Assistants Required in Wexford http://bluebirdcare.ie/2018/02/08/wexford-healthcare-assistants/ Are you looking for a job that’s suits your schedule? Are you Looking for a job that truly makes a difference to someone’s life? Are you looking to join a company that is proud to deliver safe, quality, nurse led care in the Home and Community? Look no further…. Call us today on (053) 915 3933 or email wexford@bluebirdcare.ie http://bluebirdcare.ie/2018/02/08/wexford-healthcare-assistants/

We are hiring both a Clinical Nurse Manager (Care Manager) and a Senior Registered Nurse (Care Supervisor). For more information and to apply visit: http://bluebirdcare.ie/2018/03/16/wexford-clinical-nurse-manager/ http://bluebirdcare.ie/2018/03/16/wexford-senior-registered-nurse/

We have an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to provide safe, quality care to a child with complex care needs within a home setting. The successful candidate will be part of a Nurse led care team and will report directly to the CNM2. * This role comes with an attractive salary and a flexible work schedule. * Candidates must be RGN/ RCN/ RNID and on live register of NMBI. * Minimum one to two years' experience working as a Registered Nurse/ Registered Children's Nurse. For more information or to apply: Call: (053) 915 3933 Email: wexford@bluebirdcare.ie

Ahead of Storm Emma and the bad weather forecast for this week, Alone have compiled a list of tips for older people on how to prepare and cope. Please share this link with anyone who may be in need of it.

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The 'Dementia: Understand Together' TV ad highlights the difference that support from family and friends can make to someone who is caring for a loved one with dementia. To find out more about the HSE Ireland & The Alzheimer Society of Ireland's joint initiative, visit their website:

#ThrowbackThursday to our 'Food for the Soul Nationwide Cookery Demos with celebrity chef Gary O'Hanlon 👨🏼‍🍳🍴

Congratulations to all our wonderful care staff who have been awarded ‘Carer of the Month’ for the month of January. Every local office winner receives €50 and is entered into a draw to for the national ‘Carer of the Month’ award. Our national winner receives a €250 credit card from Bluebird Care Head Office. Franchise Director, Carly O’Donovan was delighted to present a €250 credit card to January’s winner Trish Cunningham. Trish was a worthy winner as she consistently demonstrates her commitment to providing excellent care and is loved by customers and colleagues alike.