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#MyNeurologyNurseAndMe Awareness Campaign

#MyNeurologyNurseAndMe

 

About The Campaign

#MyNeurologyNurseAndMe is a national awareness campaign led by the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) in conjunction with the Irish Neurology Nursing Forum (INNF) and supported by 14 campaign partners.

Taking place during National Brain Awareness Week (16–22 March), the campaign shines a spotlight on the vital and often under-recognised role of neurology nurse specialists in supporting people living with neurological conditions across Ireland.

Specialist neurology nurses are at heart of neurological services, proving expert clinical support, educating and empowering patients and improving outcomes for people with neurological conditions. 

Campaign Goal

The goal of #MyNeurologyNurseAndMe is to promote awareness of the essential contribution that nurse specialists make to neurological care.

Neurology nurses play a central role in:

  • Informing patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and symptom management
  • Enabling people to navigate complex health services and make informed decisions
  • Supporting individuals and families emotionally, clinically, and practically throughout their care journey

From diagnosis to long-term management, neurology nurses are a trusted point of continuity, advocacy, and expertise for people living with neurological conditions.

Why This Campaign Matters

Over 860,000 people in Ireland are affected by a neurological condition. For many, their neurology nurse is:

  • Their main point of contact within the healthcare system
  • A source of reassurance and specialist knowledge
  • A coordinator of care across hospital and community services
  • A consistent support for both patients and carers

This campaign aims to ensure their work is recognised, valued, and understood by the public, policymakers, and the wider healthcare community.

Campaign Activities

Throughout National Brain Awareness Week, the campaign will feature:

  • National and local media coverage
  • Educational webinars and online events
  • Informative and education videos - a conversational piece with nurses and people with neurological conditions
  • Patient and nurse stories shared on social media
  • Awareness-raising content using the hashtag #MyNeurologyNurseAndMe

Members of the public, patients, families, healthcare professionals, and advocacy groups are encouraged to take part and share their experiences.

Get Involved

You can support the campaign by:

  • Following and engaging with the campaign on social media
  • Attending campaign webinars and events

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