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Irish Wheelchair Association adapts brings creativity and support to the homes of service users

WCP Staff April, 2021

For just over a year local staff and teams at the Irish Wheelchair Association in West Cork have been supporting members to cope and adapt to the restrictions and health concerns brought by Covid-19. It has been a long year for people who are living with a disability. Since the […]

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Finding peace in your own private West Cork retreat

WCP Staff April, 2021

“When my head is full of all the things on my ‘to do’ lists and the kitchen is stacked with dirty dishes, it’s time to head to the beach. I take the new high path that looks out over Kilkerran Lake and onto Galley Head lighthouse. I see fresh leaves […]

Controlling your blood sugar: Part 1

WCP Staff April, 2021

In part one of a three-part series, Eoin Roe looks at blood sugar control, what can go wrong with this and what can be done to help correct it. Normal Blood Glucose control The normal glucose levels in blood are controlled by interactions between hormones and various organs in the […]

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Mindfulness in nature

Susan O Regan April, 2021

“Nothing is so beautiful as Spring” The seasons remind us of the notion of impermanence, that everything changes, nothing stays the same, and by aligning ourselves with the seasons and the changes each one brings, we can be more at home in ourselves and more accepting of the ups and […]

Mexican to go

Karen Austin April, 2021

Tyaludas (tai-uoo-das), a simple Mexican street food, are sometimes referred to as Mexican pizzas when they are served open faced, but they are more often folded in half and eaten on the go. This dish, which hails from Oaxaca in the south of Mexico is a delightful construction made of […]

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Tax is a hot topic this month for CIS

WCP Staff April, 2021

The Citizens Information Service is currently receiving lots of call and email queries regarding the CPUP (Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment) and Tax Credits and in particular Joint Assessment. The biggest concern people are having is how CPUP received in 2021 is taxed. In contrast to last year, PUP is now […]

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