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Age Action Press Release: GP visit card for over 70s

Published 31/07/2015

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Age Action today welcomed the launch of free access to GP services for people over 70.

Age Action today welcomed the launch of free access to GP services for people over 70.

"This initiative will assist the 40,000 older people who are not eligible for the full the medical card," said spokesperson Gerard Scully.

As a move towards the restoration of universal entitlement to health care for the over 70s this is an important step, Scully continued.

For more on this, please contact Gerard Scully, Senior Information Officer with Age Action, on 087 9682536 or at gerard.scully@ageaction.ie.

 

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Age Action Ireland to benefit from Gas Networks Ireland Survey

Gas Networks Ireland is raising money for Age Action. If you've recently called their contact centre or had work done by them, you might receive a text from Gas Networks asking for your feedback. For every response received, they'll donate €2 to Age Action. There is no obligation to participate.

How It Works - If you've had contact with Gas Networks Ireland service centre or had work carried out by them, you may receive a message from Marie Lyster, their Customer Experience Manager. This message is an invitation to share your feedback. 

By providing feedback – only if you choose to – you'll be supporting Age Action Ireland. For every piece of feedback received, Gas Networks Ireland will donate €2 to our organisation. This contribution can support our efforts to improve the lives of older people in Ireland.You won't be asked for any bank details or money. Gas Networks Ireland is handling all the donations.

If you would rather not get these texts, just let them know and you won’t be included.  If you are over 65yrs old, you can contact them directly on their Age-Friendly service.  See their contact details here.

For Corporate Clients- Please note that Gas Networks donate €50 for each qualitative interview their commercial customers take part in.

Details on Gas networks customer surveys is available here.

For more information about our work and other ways to get involved with Age Action, please click here.