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28.8.2017 Stroke Lead Critical of Support for Programme within HSE
In an article published in the Irish Times on 28th August, the National Clinical Lead for... » read more
24.8.2017 NAI 2016 Annual Report Now Available
The NAI Annual Report for 2016 is now available to download The report contains the main... » read more
31.7.2017 NAI Pre Budget 2018
The NAI Pre Budget Submission 2018 is now available to download below » read more
14.7.2017 Committments to Neurorehabilitation in National Disability Inclusion Strategy launched today
NAI welcomes the commitments to neuro-rehabilitation outlined in the National Disability Inclusion... » read more
7.7.2017 Neurological Alliance UK launch landmark report on mental health and neurological conditions
A landmark report launched yesterday by the Neurological Alliance in the UK, examining mental health issues among people with neurological conditions and the challenges in getting treatment for these conditions This report provides an invaluable insight into an issue that has received very little attention to date but has been regularly flagged to NAI by its member organisations Main findings 1. » read more
6.7.2017 NAI sign up to press release calling for investment to tackle home care waiting lists
The Neurological Alliance of Ireland is part of an ongoing campaign calling for greater investment in home care supports for the elderly and those with chronic illness and disability. » read more
3.7.2017 Letter from We Need Our Heads Examined campaign published in Irish Times
The following letter issued by NAI on behalf of the We Need Our Heads Examined Campaign was published in the Irish Times on 3rd July Representatives of the campaign are due to meet with Minister Simon Harris on 12th July to discuss the issues outlined in the letter, including that his commitment to publishing an implementation plan for the National Neuro-rehabilitation Strategy by June has not been achieved. » read more
27.6.2017 Neurology waiting lists on the increase
The number of people waiting for a first time appointment to see a neurologist has increased significantly over the past year with 10, 115 people waiting more than six months according to May 2017 figures. » read more
23.6.2017 European Brain Council Report puts EU wide spotlight on brain conditions
The European Brain Council published their new report, "The Value of Treatment for Brain Disorders" yesterday which highlights the need for more investment into research on neurological and mental diseases and the wide disparities between and within countries relating to treatments, detection and intervention. » read more
15.6.2017 Report launched today once again highlights need for neuro-rehabilitation services
A landmark report on the experiences of people with acquired brain injury in Ireland, published today, once again highlights the need to invest in neuro-rehabilitation services. » read more
13.6.2017 PRESS RELEASE We Need Our Heads Examined Campaign
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday 13th June... » read more
2.6.2017 New online resource for We Need Our Heads Examined campaign
We have developed a new online resource to host the "We Need Our Heads Examined" campaign for action on neuro-rehabilitation services. » read more