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Glasgow Times
17 hours ago
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Have your say: Strathclyde survey calls on unpaid carers
The University of Strathclyde wants to gather views to help shape support, training, and recognition for the crucial role carers play. Scotland currently has more than 800,000 unpaid carers who support loved ones due to illness, disability, or age-related needs. John Connaghan, a research assistant in University of Strathclyde's department of computer and information sciences, said: "This project is unique because it's moving beyond the usual silos of knowledge to build a more sustainable and impactful way of working – one that truly values carers as equal partners in shaping the future." Read more: Former Rangers boss 'risks career' by taking role at Liverpool, pundit claims 'Should have realised': Lorraine Kelly says daughter was 'terrified' to share secret 'Why did you open your chequebook?' - Warburton questions Rangers spending The survey, co-designed with carers, is part of the Future Hospital initiative, led by Mr Connaghan and Dr Kieren Egan at Strathclyde, in partnership with Lanarkshire Carer and Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership. The project is funded by the Wellcome Trust's Collaborative Cultures award and aims to gather honest feedback from carers, professionals, and academics to tackle issues such as quality of life, skills training, and financial support. Fred Beckett, carer lead for Glasgow City HSCP, said: "This is a critical moment. "We need to move beyond one-off projects and invest in long-term relationships. "Unpaid carers must have a seat at the table as our NHS and care systems evolve." The survey is available online at Carers' feedback will help shape workshops, focus groups, and pilot schemes later this year. These activities will inform a final set of recommendations aimed at supporting and sustaining carer involvement in the future. For more information, contact Mr Connaghan at
Irish Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Search for young man stood down following discovery of body, Gardai confirm
The search for a young man who went missing in Meath last week has been called off following the discovery of a body earlier today. The disappearance of Sean Connaghan, 24, from Trim last Thursday sparked an extensive search involving volunteers, drones, fishermen and the Garda Underwater Team. He was last seen alive on Loman Street in Trim in the early hours of April 24. A missing persons appeal was launched by An Garda Síochána in the wake of his disappearance, as help was sought from members of the public in tracing the young man's whereabouts. Volunteers, gardaí, Meath Civil Defence, Boyne Fishermen, and Meath River Rescue were subsequently involved in a search operation as concern grew for the welfare of the 24-year-old. However, hope for his safe return was extinguished this afternoon when Meath River Rescue recovered a body from the water, and the search was stood down. "The search in Trim has been stood down following the recovery of a body by members of Meath River Rescue," Meath Civil Defence said in a statement this evening. "We extend our sincere condolences to the deceased's family and friends. May he rest in peace," they added. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána also provided a tragic update in relation to the search for Mr Connaghan. "Following the discovery of a body, the missing person appeal for Sean Connaghan, 24-years-old, who was reported missing from Trim, Co Meath, since Thursday, April 24, 2025, has been stood down," the spokesperson said. "An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and public for their assistance." Local TD Johnny Guirke, who had allowed his constituency office to be used as a base for the coordination of the search, paid tribute to the organisations involved in the search. "This Labour Day, I want to highlight who the real heroes are [...] the workers and our volunteers," he said. "Over the past week in Trim, Meath, I've seen the Civil Defence, Meath River Rescue, Boyne Fishermen Rescue and Recovery, and many volunteers giving up their time selflessly to assist in a search. They deserve our deepest respect. "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sean Connaghan," he added.
