Drumalis Retreat Centre

Introduction


In Northern Ireland there are around 185,000 carers providing unpaid care for a friend or family member. Being a carer can be hugely demanding and has wider social and economic benefits. It is estimated that carers contribute £3.12 billion to the Northern Ireland economy.

Margaret McDonald is the Carers' Co-ordinator for the Belfast Health Trust and helped organise a 'pamper' day at Drumalis in Larne.  Drumalis is a retreat centre owned and managed by the Sisters of the Cross and Passion.


Aoife spoke to some of the carers while they took some time out at Drumalis. This film begins with a clip from the Radio Ulster programme, On Your Behalf ...


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Some photographs from Drumalis Retreat Centre



 
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