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29.7.2013 Publication of Implementation Plan for the National Disability Strategy
The Government has published the long awaited implementation plan for the National Disability Strategy. » read more
25.7.2013 Over 3,500 still wait more than a year to see a neurologist
June 2013's figures from the National Treatment Purchase Funds's website reveal that 3,689 people are waiting more than 12 months for an outpatient appointment to see a neurologist. » read more
25.7.2013 Hospital Consultants Highlight Impact of Proposed Cuts
The Irish Hospital Consultants Association published its pre budget submission yesterday, highlighting the growing pressure on hospital care and the impact of proposed cuts in health funding. » read more
24.7.2013 Nominations now open for the fourth annual Stroke Awards
Has a member of your community shown exceptional courage after surviving a stroke? Or do you know someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty in caring for someone affected by stroke? » read more
23.7.2013 No pre-existing suspicion that the individaul had CJD in the recent Beaumont Hospital case
The NAI notes the Minister of Health James Reilly's statement that there had been no suspicion of CJD in the patient operated on in Beaumont Hospital. » read more
17.7.2013 NAI welcomes publication of Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Bill 2013
The NAI welcomes the publication today of the long awaited Assisted Decision Making (Capacity Bill). » read more
3.7.2013 International nursing award for Epilepsy Clinical Programme
An Irish nurse has received an international nursing award for her decription of best practice development in the National Epilepsy Clinical Programme. » read more
3.7.2013 Another TD joins list of supporters of neurological issues
Dublin NE TD Tommy Broughan is the latest to join the list of political supporters of neurological issues featured on the NAI website. » read more
26.6.2013 Lack of access to hospice care according to new report published today
The Irish Hospice Foundation published a new report today highlighting the results of research into palliative care services around the country. » read more
25.6.2013 New report highlights mixed views of community and voluntary organisations
A new report by the Advocacy Institute provides a rare glimpse into the views of those making policy towards those trying to change it. » read more
20.6.2013: NAI member group Meningitis Research Foundation presents in Leinster House
NAI members, the Meningitis Research Foundation met with TD's in Leinster House yesterday to raise awareness of meningitis and septicaemia and to ensure that tackling the disease remains a top public health priority. » read more
19.6.2013 ABI Ireland launch Essential Brain Injury Guide
ABI Ireland today launched the Essential Brain Injury Guide, the result of a collaborative project with the Brain Injury Association of America. » read more