posted by Carolinebaldwin
15 January 2024
Pratical help required for my lovely Dad
Last reply:
23 January 2024 15:31
My lovely Dad, aged 82 lives alone in Carrick on Shannon, Leitrim. He is recovering from an end ileostomy in April 2023. His care is provided by Galway and Roscommon. He does not drive as he has advanced macular degeneration. I cannot always get to Carrick to drive him to and from Galway and the alternative is a round trip taxi fare with a wait time in Galway of ca €500. He has a few appointments coming up and we are not sure how we will manage. Can anyone suggest a solution?
Dear Caroline
Thank you for posting your message on our online forum. I am sorry to hear that your Dad has been through surgery for cancer. We wish him the very best with his recovery.
It would be great if you could phone us Caroline so we can discuss the various transport options and other support that both you and your Dad might find helpful at this time. We do have information here that may answer some of your questions
Our phone number is 1800 200 700. We are all cancer nurses here Mon-Fri 9-5pm & we also have a cancer nurse in Galway in our Daffodil Centre.
I do hope we will hear from you
Kind regards
Cancer Nurse