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Ministers Alan Dillon and Dara Calleary both backed the bill in the Oireachtas.
A number of Mayo TDs have rowed in behind a call for those in the county with heart issues to receive greater access to supports in dealing with the issue.
Minister Alan Dillon, of Fine Gael, and Fianna Fail Minister Dara Calleary both stated their backing at the inaugural meeting of the Oireachtas Heart and Stroke group in Leinster House on Tuesday, July 2. Senator Mark Duffy also issued his support.
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It is estimated that almost 3,700 people are suffering from heart failure in County Mayo. The call backed by the two TDs for the county is for those people to receive improved access to cardiac rehab, financial aid, and psychological support.
One of the members of the group is Chris Macey, who serves as the Director of Advocacy and Patient Support. He spoke on the issues with the current system while also shining a light on where improvements can be made.
“The HSE has estimated that 30 percent of heart failure patients are back in hospital within 90 days of discharge,” he stated. “Half of all admissions are due to poor self-care and are therefore largely preventable.
“Heart failure patients, along with others living with heart disease and stroke, need more help to address the psychological impact of their condition, financial hardship that can result, and gain greater access to rehabilitation services.
“The purpose of this new group is to ensure that services and supports for people affected by cardiovascular disease are prioritised in Mayo and across the country.”
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