19th June 2014 “Older people are waiting  over 2 ½ months to access a bed under the nursing home support scheme, which is forcing them to occupy beds in hospitals already struggling to cope with emergencies and planned surgeries” claims Denis Naughten TD. “While some 1,200 older people have been approved for financial support under the Fair Deal nursing home scheme, they … Continue reading 1200 Older people languishing for months on nursing home waiting list – Naughten