The Great Care Co-op is Ireland’s first carer-run Home Care co-operative. Supporting you and your loved ones to age successfully in the homes you know and love.
We are a social enterprise offering a whole-person approach to senior care and sustainable jobs for carers.
Proudly funded by:
Unique benefits for choosing the Great Care Coop:
Highly qualified and experienced carers
Industry high Carer retention rates
Profits reinvested in Carer wages and training
Intrinsically motivated our Carers own and run the organisation
Our Carers create greater independence for you
We offer Carers sick day pay – so you are protected
We offer a comprehensive list of care services:
Personal Care for Good Health
Personal care is necessary for good health and maintaining self-esteem. We recognise that it can be challenging for some clients…
Home Supports & Companionship
Our Home Support services & companionship make each day lighter and smoother for our clients. Whether you need…
Appointments & Social Supports
We plan appointments and accompany our clients from their house to the appointment location in the community…
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
Studies suggest that people with dementia can preserve their capabilities and independence for longer by when they are engaged…
Respite Care
Respite care is a type of short-term care that involves a set of scheduled visits that might last anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks…
Chronic Illness
We support adults with any type of chronic condition or disability to live independently at home and in their community…
Home from Hospital
Coming home from the hospital can be difficult and stressful, our carers can help you make the transition as smooth as possible…
Palliative Care
Our Carers are trained in Palliative Care and they will guarantee that the client is comfortable and supported in the familiar…
Need something else?
Don’t see what you’re looking for? That’s ok, we’re all different. We’d love to hear from you about how we can support your unique needs.
The steps from initial inquiry to great care:
We believe in coffee before care. Let's meet and have an informal chat over a coffee and get to know each other and we’ll listen to what works best for you.
We use a whole-person approach to assessing your care needs this includes personal, social and emotional needs.
We map out your needs, based on your wishes and with the important people in your life along with your GP and Public Health Nurse etc.
We encourage and support our clients to maintain their social activities and roles.
We match the best Carers with your needs and personality
After we’ve selected the right carers and brought them up to speed with your needs, we’ll introduce everyone in a relaxed and professional way.
All good relationships take time and our carers build up strong bonds with our clients in the first few weeks. Allowing you to get to know your Carer in a relaxed, cheerful way.
Judy and Flor - Dalkey
'Rebecca, Honora, Daniela and Angela made it possible for Flor to experience home as a very safe environment over the last 10 days. They were totally dedicated and so supportive.
I am indebted to Rebecca in particular as she carried the major burden of care. She worked so hard in an incredibly focussed way to give him the best care possible. She brought him back to full strength after his hospitalisation. She has been really remarkable and impressive.'
To find out more get in touch with the Great Care Co-op today
Thanks to all our amazing funders and partners.
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This project is co-funded by The Government of Ireland and The European Social Fund as part of ESF PEIL 2014 - 2020