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Support for older people & family carers in Dublin
Dublin is Ireland's biggest county by far, split across four local authorities — Dublin City, South Dublin, Fingal, and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Isolation among older people is rising fastest in the newer suburbs: living-alone rates jumped 36% in Fingal and 33% in South Dublin since 2016. Here's real, checked local support.
Why Dublin needs this now
Source: CSO Census of Population 2022, Dublin county profiles.
Local directory
Real Dublin services, checked and kept current
These are local, Dublin-specific organisations. For nationwide helplines that work everywhere — ALONE, Citizens Information, HSELive — see the main directory.
ALONE — Support Coordination for Older People
North Dublin coordination service
A joint ALONE & HSE initiative connecting older people in North Dublin with the right local support, alongside ALONE's nationwide befriending and telephone support.
HSE Home Support Service
Apply & find your local Dublin office
HSE-funded home help and personal care — apply online, then a local Dublin Home Support Office arranges it.
Family Carers Ireland — Dublin
Multiple Dublin support centres
Dublin has several local support centres (including Dublin South); the national office helps you find the nearest one, with a dedicated carer support manager, groups, and training.
Dublin Bus — Independent Travel Support
Free one-to-one travel training
A trained team member travels your regular route with you until you feel confident using Dublin Bus, Luas, or DART independently. Free Travel pass holders travel at no cost on all three.
Age Friendly Dublin
Dublin City
The council's strategy and initiatives for older residents.
South Dublin, Fingal & Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
Each of Dublin's other three local authorities runs its own Age Friendly Programme.
For Dublin organisations
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