The GrantMatch Care Blog
Plain-English guides to Irish healthcare supports, disability payments, carers' allowances, and family grants — written by our team.
Latest Articles — March 2026
Why One Family's DCA Rejection Became Their Success Story (And How You Can Do the Same)
Over 60% of Domiciliary Care Allowance appeals are currently being overturned. Read how Sarah and Liam went from a crushing rejection to €380/month — backdated six months.
Read the full story →Huge Changes for Carers: The July 2026 Support Revolution
Single carers can now earn up to €1,000/week and still qualify for Carer's Allowance. Find out if you are newly eligible after the biggest change in a generation.
Are You Eligible for a Medical Card? Navigating the 2026 HSE Criteria
The three pathways to eligibility, the allowable expense deductions most people miss, and what to do if you are refused.
Know Your Limits: The 2026 Financial Thresholds for Medical and GP Visit Cards
Exact thresholds for under-70s and over-70s, plus the GP Visit Card buffer that many middle-income families qualify for without realising.
Transforming Your Home: A Guide to the €40,000 Housing Adaptation Grant
What the grant covers, the 100% funding rule for lower-income households, and the one approval rule that trips up most applications.
Step-by-Step Success: Your 2026 Roadmap to Home Grants
The five-step process for a successful housing adaptation grant application, including the most common reasons applications stall or fail.
Beyond the Weekly Payment: Unlocking Capital Grants for Disability in 2026
The Wage Subsidy Scheme, Carer's Support Grant, and VAT refund on specialist equipment. Disability supports go much further than the weekly payment.
Mobility and Independence: Accessing the Grants You Need
Mobility Aids Grants, the Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme, and HSE community grants. A practical guide to what is available and how to claim it.