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The Cost of Having a Sick Child: 'It's just relentless'

One of the toughest things a family can go through, is having child that is sick. Particularly one that is sick for a long period of time. As well as the incredible emotional toil it can take, there is a huge financial aspect to this. And it’s often one that isn’t considered unless you’re going through it yourself. Parents have to miss work or sometimes even give up their jobs to take on caring duties, and being sick itself can be expensive  Does there need to be more financial supports given to families with a sick child? Andrea was joined by Seamus and Susan to discuss…

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13.10 14 Sep 2023


The Cost of Having a Sick Child: 'It's just relentless'


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13.10 14 Sep 2023


One of the toughest things a family can go through, is having child that is sick. Particularly one that is sick for a long period of time. As well as the incredible emotional toil it can take, there is a huge financial aspect to this. And it’s often one that isn’t considered unless you’re going through it yourself. Parents have to miss work or sometimes even give up their jobs to take on caring duties, and being sick itself can be expensive 

Does there need to be more financial supports given to families with a sick child? Andrea was joined by Seamus and Susan to discuss…


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