Monaghan Hospital has been awarded "Age Friendly" status by Age Friendly Ireland - the national organisation delivering the government vision of an Age Friendly Ireland.
The award recognises the hospital's commitment to improving accessibility, comfort, and inclusivity, particularly for older adults and people with disabilities.
This recognition follows an extensive process aligned with the principles of the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Global Network for Age Friendly Cities and Communities, which was led by the Monaghan Age Friendly Programme, Monaghan County Council, Monaghan Hospital and Age Friendly Ireland, reinforcing Ireland's push for more inclusive healthcare facilities.
Monaghan Hospital is just the second hospital in the country to achieve the title. Monaghan has proudly been an Age Friendly County for over a decade after Monaghan County Council signed up to the programme in 2011. Lynda McGrory, Corporate Business Manager & Site Manager at Monaghan Hospital says it’s very much about future proofing the hospital.
Seamus McDermott, Age Friendly ambassador for Monaghan says it's great to see older people being put front and centred.
