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9.9.2021 NAI letter to Irish Times on Lack of Investment in Neurology Services
Our letter in the Irish Times today is in response to patient advocate Steve Petherbridge's letter earlier this week highlighting the lack of investment in neurology services. NAI's Executive Director highlights that neurology waiting lists are now double what they were five years ago, at over 24,000, and the lack of multi disciplinary care continues to be a critical issue affecting neurology services, particularly in the regional centres of Sligo, Waterford and Limerick. » read more
3.9.2021 A reminder of our Pre Budget Asks
We published our Pre Budget Submission on July 22ndWorld Day. » read more
2.9.2021 World Health Organisation Publishes Major Report on Dementia
The World Health Organisation has launched a major report on Dementia today to coincide with World Alzheimer Month in September. Only a quarter of countries worldwide have a national policy, strategy or plan for supporting people with dementia and their families, according to the WHO's 'Global status report on the public health response to dementia', released today. » read more
25.8.2021 August NAI E-Update/Newsletter is Now Available to Download
This month contains full details of our 2022 Pre Budget Submission, our "Embracing Digital Solutions for Neurological Care' report, which was launched on July 22nd World brain Day, our COMING SOON Nationwide Nurses Campaign, our newest NAI Member and much more. » read more
17.8.2021 Dementia Model of Care Open for Consultation
The Draft Model of Care for Dementia is currently open for consultation. » read more
22.7.2021 Launch of NAI Report on Online Service Provision Across Neurological Care in Response to COVID-19
Today, World Brain Day, the Neurological Alliance of Ireland launch a new report "Looking Beyond COVID-19: Embracing Digital Solutions for Neurological Care" With a foreword by Professor Martin Curley, HSE Head of Digital Transformation and Open Innovation, the report documents the response across neurological care to the challenges and opportunities involved in the use of online technology and explores the lessons that can be drawn for the future delivery of services. » read more
22.7.2021 Neurological Alliance of Ireland Launches its Pre Budget Submission on World Brain Day
The Neurological Alliance of Ireland Pre Budget Submission 2022 focuses on the impact of COVID19 on neurological care services already critically underresourced pre-pandemic and the lack of capacity to meet the backlog of demand post COVID. » read more
20.7.2022 Capacity Review of Disability Services Highlights Lack of Access to Neurorehabilitation
On July 15th the Dept of Health published its long awaited Capacity Review of Disability Services: projecting need up to 2032. » read more
16.7.2021 New UK data shows over 10,000 people waiting more than a year for neurological services
New data published by the Neurological Alliance in the UK shows that the number of people waiting over a year for a neurology and neurosurgery appointment has risen by 9000% in just 13 months. » read more
12.7.2021 Check out our Plans for World Brain Day July 22nd
World Brain Day (July 22nd) is fast approaching. Check out our activities HERE... » read more
9.7.2021 New e learning series on Personalised Healthcare
The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) has launched an e learning series » read more
8.7.2021 July 2021 NAI E-Update/Newsletter is Now Available
The July edition contains full details of our webinar on World Brain Day, the launch of our online report, an update on the Training links Network and much more. » read more