Up until that point, it had never really come up. Not when things were fine, and not when they first started to change. It was one of those things you assume you’ll deal with if you ever need to.

Because when Mum died, we thought the hardest part would be the funeral. The grief. Sitting in a quiet house that suddenly felt too big.

Navigating the world of social care can often feel like wandering through a maze of jargon, paperwork, and "what-ifs." For many of us, the phrase Direct Payments sounds like a complex financial system.

In 2026, real wellness is about planning ahead to achieve mental peace. Getting your 'house in order’ means creating an Advance Care Plan.

Across the island of Ireland, Plan Ahead Day (7th May 2025) acknowledges the importance of planning ahead for future health and social care needs.

Learn more about this Health & Wellbeing Get Together in the Aghaloo Community Centre, Aughnacloy.