Frequently asked questions

There is an application form available on each of the Centre's pages or alternatively you can contact us at our head office in Ballyroan, Co Laois.

The Sue Ryder Ireland receives the majority of its capital funding from the Dept of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. As such it is required to meet 75% criteria of allocations to those eligible for social housing. Many people are entitled to social housing and are not aware of these entitlements. An application form for social housing is available from your local authority.

Residents pay a combined rent and service charge either weekly or monthly and we can assist in applying for state supports to help with this. We work in conjunction with local authorities in allocation of homes. If you think Sue Ryder Ireland may be the correct choice for you, please contact us.

In addition to the 25% discretionary allocation the Foundation can also allocate units to elderly Irish emigrants who wish to return to Ireland. As long as they don't own their own home they are eligible to be accommodated.

Yes, whist the bungalows and apartments are almost fully furnished there is space for the residents to bring their own personal affects with them.

The Foundation offers every tenant a tenancy agreement. This agreement set out the responsibilities of the landlord (the Sue Ryder Ireland) and the tenant. It is a clear contract setting out the standards that need to be met on both parts. The tenancy is a rolling periodic one that has no end date, so tenants are secure in their accommodation.

The Foundation wants to keep all its residents for as long as possible. The current average age of Sue Ryder tenants is 82½. However much we would like to retain tenants if their needs surpass the ability of the Foundation to meet them, in agreement with the GP.

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To donate large pre loved furniture pieces, that are in good condition, please fill in the Form on our Furniture Donation page and include pictures of the pieces and we will be in touch. Please note we can only accept furniture that is good condition and that somebody else would love to have in their home.

To find out if the Sue Ryder charity shop near you takes large pre loved furniture, please check the shops page where we find the list of all items including specifically "large furniture". If it is not stated on the shop list unfortunately we do not accept, or sell large furniture at the location. However there are 26 Sue Ryder charity shops in Ireland so check the next closet location also!