No great interest in carers recruitment campaign, Mayo health forum member told

A CAMPAIGN to recruit home care support workers in Mayo has not attracted a great level of interest.

There are just over 300 people currently waiting home care services in the county.

A home support service is being provided to 1,954 clients. As of May 31, there are 307 people waiting for a new and additional home support service in the county.

The HSE is actively recruiting health care support assistants, and there is an ongoing rolling campaign in place.

Interviews for support assistant were held on June 8 and a panel is in place, 'albeit a small panel due to lack of interest'.

The information was furnished to Councillor Michael Kilcoyne by the Health West Forum after he queried the current status of the HSE West providing home care for those who have been approved for it.