It is worrying to hear from older people and families that the HSE has again cancelled homecare visits on key dates this December. This is a recurring issue each year. For many, these aren't just "check-ins" they are essential for medication, hygiene, and basic safety. If you have been told your care is being cut and you have no other support, you do not have to just accept it, try and fight it. If the loss of care puts you or a loved one at risk, contact your Local HSE Home Support Office immediately. State clearly that you cannot safely manage without support. Request that the HSE provides "Agency Cover" if their own staff are unavailable. Be Persistent, Use words like "High Risk" or "Unsafe Discharge" if applicable. Because this is an essential care need, I am requesting that the HSE source an Approved External Provider for these specific dates." Without this visit, the patient is at risk of [Falls / Medication Error / Hospital Readmission] Follow up in Writing Send an email to the office or use the "Your Service Your Say" online portal to create a paper trail of your request. Contact HSE Live: If you can't reach your local office, call HSE Live at 1800 700 700 to log your concern If your town isnt listed below you can call HSE Live at 1800 700 700 (Monday–Friday, 8am–8pm; Saturday, 9am–5pm) and they will direct you to your local coordinator. Region / County Office Phone Number Cavan / Monaghan 049 435 2421 / 047 304 00 (Opt 5) Dublin North 01 895 3740 / 01 895 3753 Dublin North West 01 897 5170 / 01 897 5122 Dublin South East 01 268 0570 Dublin South West 01 921 4718 Cork (North/Lee) 021 492 3959 Galway 091 748 474 / 091 546 062 Limerick 061 492 131 / 061 492 129 Kildare / West Wicklow 01 921 4708 / 045 920 420 Donegal 074 910 4775 Mayo 094 904 9177 Waterford 051 848 936 / 051 848 940 Wexford 053 916 0262 #HSEIreland #HomeCare #Carechampionsireland #FamilyCarers #ChristmasAdvocacy