Anne Micks News Today

An award-winning Clare family carer is calling for the practice of medical gaslighting of women to be brought to an end. It follows the launch of the new €11 million phase of the Government’s action plan for women’s healthcare. Bringing the total women’s health funding allocation since 2020 to over €140 million, the Women’s Health […]

The new Women’s Health Action Plan, launched late last week by the Department of Health, pledges further investment to expand and develop new women’s health services. This includes initiatives like the Free Contraception Scheme, which is being extended by a further 4 years to women aged 17–35. The proposed expansion of termination of pregnancy services […]

  Rare Ireland are hosting a Cold Water Dip in Spanish Point this coming weekend, on the 24th February at 1pm. Rare Ireland is an Irish charity that was set up to support the families of children and young adults living with rare conditions. It currently represents 1,700 families affected by rare conditions. Saturday’s fundraising […]

An award-winning Ennis carer claims a large proportion of people in this county are locked out of support payments. New findings from the Central Statistics Office show more than 6% of people in this county are providing regular essential care to a family member, neighbour or friend while not being in receipt or payments or […]

On Monday’s Morning Focus Pat Flynn was joined by Anne Micks who is part of a new national campaign ‘Get Rare Aware’ which has been launched by Rare Diseases Ireland. The campaign will see RDI hosting information events in each of the country’s new Regional Health Areas (RHAs) over the next two months to highlight […]

On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Ciara Micks who is the daughter of Anne Micks, winner of the 2022 Clare Family Carer of the Year Award. Ciara discussed her battle with Ehlers Donlos Syndrome and the impact that it has had on her life. She spoke about the challenges she faces on a […]