Community Focus Initiatives for the elderly and vulnerable
Free mail collection
The postwoman/ man can take any post this community might have for free and put it into circulation for them. The postal delivery staff will apply a postage mark in the local mail centre before onward circulation.
If an elderly person has a mail item they need collecting, they can put a sign in their window that says I HAVE MAIL and the postal delivery staff will collect it on their route.
This service will be available until March 31st 2022.
Helping customers collect their social welfare payments
If you can’t get to the post office to collect your pension, or any other social welfare payment, you can allow somebody else, known as a temporary agent, to collect it. The Temporary Agent form is available in all post offices or you can download the appointment of temporary agent application form.
In addition, post offices will hold selected payments for up to 90 days, and selected payments are now every week.
Request a check in service
Our customers can request that a member of our team call to the front doors of older and vulnerable customers along their delivery route, this is particularly useful for those who are living alone in isolated areas.
They will check on their well-being and check if they are in need of any support. In the event that the individual requires support, the An Post employee will recommend the individual call ALONE or will call ALONE on their behalf.
ALONE's provide an integrated system of coordination of support, practical supports, befriending, phone services, social prescribing, housing with support and assistive technology
ALONE Coronavirus helpline for older people: 0818 222 024, if you have concerns or queries about COVID-19, ALONE's dedicated support line is available from 8am to 8pm
An Post Postmen and women will:
- Always wear an An Post uniform and carry An Post ID
- Adhere to HSE protocols and maintain 2 metre safe social distancing
Newspaper delivery service
You can now buy a subscription to a daily newspaper of your choice. We will deliver the paper daily – except for weekend papers which will be delivered on Monday. Delivery is free for elderly and vulnerable customers.
The health and safety of our staff is paramount and An Post delivery staff will be adhering to HSE protocols at all times.
