Giving carers their time, dignity and wellbeing back
CHOC is being created to change the daily reality of caring in Ireland — fewer hours lost to bureaucracy, fewer carers in crisis, and faster access to the support every family deserves.
The hidden cost of unsupported caring in Ireland
Family carers in Ireland save the State an estimated €20 billion every year in unpaid labour. Yet a third of those carers report severe burnout, sleep deprivation or symptoms of depression.
CHOC's impact framework will focus on three things we can measure and improve: time, wellbeing and access.
Three pillars of measurable change
Time returned to carers: a targeted 60% reduction in administrative time for the average family carer.
Wellbeing protected: routine respite, mental-health signposting and peer connection to prevent burnout.
Access accelerated: plain-English entitlement guidance and application tracking.
A sustainable roadmap
Year 1: secure initial grant funding, develop the platform and onboard partner carers. Year 2: grow subscriptions and CHOC Connect revenue. Year 3+: operate as a self-sustaining social enterprise.
Frequently asked questions
How will respite care reduce carer burnout?
Regular, predictable respite gives carers time to recover, lowers stress and extends the time a person can be safely cared for at home.
Is CHOC a registered charity or social enterprise?
CHOC is being established as a social enterprise with a clear charitable mission to support family carers and care recipients across Ireland.
How can I support CHOC's mission today?
Donate via our GoFundMe campaign, partner with us, or share our mission with carers in your network.