Advocacy
June 2021: NAI Launches a New Survey to Examine the Impact of COVID-19
NAI has launched a new survey to examine the impact of COVID-19 on access to services for people with neurological conditions. » read more
April 2021 GPs to be involved in vaccinating people with underlying chronic conditions
Starting in April, GPs will be vaccinating some people in Group 4 who are not in regular contact with hospitals, and subsequently people in Group 7, those at high risk from COVID19. » read more
March 2021: Changes to Vaccination Prioritisation Process
The Government has announced changes to the Vaccination Prioritisation Plan with vaccination... » read more
March 2021: Impact of COVID19 on Access to Neurological Care: NAI Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health
To coincide with National Brain Awareness Week all this week, the Neurological Alliance of Ireland has published its recent submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health. » read more
March 2021: Information Leaflet on COVID-19 Vaccination for People with Neurological Conditions
A new information leaflet has been developed by the Neurology Clinical Programme in association with the Neurological Alliance of Ireland. » read more
February 2021: NAI Support Submission to Oireachtas Committee on Issue of Vaccine Rollout
NAI continues to support calls for the prioritisation of people with chronic health conditions in the rollout of COVID19 vaccines. » read more
January 2021 NAI Advocacy in Relation to the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
NAI continues to work within a coalition of patient organisations led by IPPOSI (Irish Platform for Patient Organisations, Science and Industry) to ensure an inclusive, evidence-based and transparent approach to the roll out of COVID19 vaccines and to prioritise patients, vulnerable persons and family carers in the highest priority category for vaccination. » read more
September 2020: NAI Pre Budget Submission 2021
This year's focus is on the critical need to invest in neurological care as a key tool in the fight against COVID-19. » read more
July 2020: COVID - 19 Survey Findings: The Impact on People with Neurological Conditions and Family Carers
People with neurological conditions and family carers are being severely impacted by the COVID-19 lockdown, according to the findings of our recent survey. » read more