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17.4.2013 Launch of Report by Leading Disability Umbrellas
A landmark report is being launched today by the Disability Federation of Ireland and the Not for Profit Business Association. » read more
16.4.2013: Amnesty Ireland host upcoming conference as we await mental capacity legislation
Amnesty Ireland will host a one day conference on 29th April, entitled "Supported Decision Making in Theory and Practice: Ireland's Capacity Bill. » read more
10.4.2013 World Parkinsons Day 11th April
Tomrrow Thursday 11th April is World Parkinsons Day. » read more
2.4.2013: Alzheimer Society of Ireland establishes the first Irish working group of people with dementia
The very first working group of people with dementia in Ireland has been established by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. » read more
28.3.2013: Public Consultation opened into replacement for Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant
The Department of Health is holding a public consultation around the needs of those affected by the announced withdrawl of the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant schemes earlier this year. » read more
27.3.2013 Stroke Survivors Day 26th April
To coincide with National Stroke Awareness Week, the Irish Heart Foundation will hold a Stroke Survivors Day on Friday 26th April. » read more
21.3.2013 Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy Carers Meeting
PSPA Ireland will hold a carers group meeting on Tuesday 26th March from 2pm to 4pm. » read more
20.3.2013 Mounting cuts to supports for people with a neurological disability
The NAI is increasingly concerned at the steady erosion of supports to people with neurological disability as the European spotlight is focused on our neurological care services. » read more
19.3.2013: Join Parkinsons Unity Walk
On the 11th April, to mark World Parkinsons Day, the Parkinsons Asssociation has organised a gentle short walk in Dublin city centre. » read more
11.3.2013 Emma talks to TV3 about the state of Ireland's neurological care services
Emma Rogan of the MS Society appeared on TV3's Morning Show this am to talk about her own experiences and discuss the state of Ireland's neurological care services As Ireland prepares to host the European Month of the Brain, as part of events for its EU presidency. » read more
8.3.2013 Mounting concern about the withdrawal of mobility allowance
NAI is aware of mounting concern and anxiety among people with neurological conditions in relation to the withdrawal of the Mobility Allowance Scheme and Disabled Drivers Grant. » read more
5.3.2013 NAI builds political support after last weeks briefing in Leinster House
Seventeen Oireachtas members have now signed up as supporters of issues affecting people with neurological conditions after the NAI's briefing in Leinster House last Wednesday. » read more