Financial Advice On Morning Focus – 17/04/18

The Nursing Homes Support Scheme, also known as the “Fair Deal”, provides financial support to people who need long-term nursing home care.

The scheme is operated by the Health Service Executive (HSE).

Under this scheme, you make a contribution towards the cost of your care and the State pays the balance. The scheme covers approved private nursing homes, voluntary nursing homes and public nursing homes.

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Financial consultant Tommy Corbett of Carey Corbett Financial Services joined Gavin in studio to give advice about the scheme.