NAI Publications & Submissions - Page 5
February 2016: Summary Findings from First National Audit of Neurology Services in Ireland
In a joint collaboration with the Neurology Clinical Programme, NAI carried out a national survey of all eleven neurology centres nationwide, questioning them in relation to staffing numbers, dedicated neurology beds, access to neurodiagnostic testing and access to key supports in the community such as neurorehabilitation services, palliative care and home care packages. » read more
January 2016: NAI Election Campaign 2016: Campaign Leaflet on Neurorehabilitation Services
The NAI manifesto calls for the development of neurorehabilitation services which are essential to support recovery and prevent disability for people living with neurological conditions. » read more
January 2016 NAI Election Campaign 2016: Briefing Document on SSNO funding to neurological charities
The NAI Election Manifesto 2016 calls for immediate action to protect vital supports for people with neurological conditions and their families which are provided by neurological charities. » read more
January 2016 NAI Election Campaign 2016: Campaign Postcard
Download the NAI Election Campaign Postcard below which you can give to canvassers or bring to your local TD's constituency offices. » read more
January 2016 NAI Election Manifesto 2016
The NAI election manifesto 2016 is now available to download below It highlights the fact that 800,000 Irish people are living with neurological conditions and face a huge struggle to get the level and type of care they need. » read more
December 2015 NAI submission to Disability Inclusion Strategy Phase 2 consultation
The NAI submission (December 2015) is in response to the recent call for submissions for Phase 3 of » read more
October 2015 NAI submission to the development of a trauma network for Ireland
The NAI submission focuses on the importance of ensuring that a trauma network incorporates standards of best practice and appropriate resourcing in terms of neurotrauma critical care and neurosurgery services. » read more
September 2015 NAI submission to UN periodic review
The NAI submission to the Universal Periodic Review is now available to download below. » read more
August 2015 NAI response to the Consultation on Implementation Plan for the National Disability Strategy 2016-2019
The NAI response to a consultation process on the themes that should inform an implementation plan for the National Disability Strategy 2016-2019 The NAI response highlights the need to include the National Neurorehabilitation Straetgy in the implementation plan for the NDS in order to meet the needs of people with a neurological disability and to address Ireland's requirements under the UN Convention to Support the Rights of People with Disabilities. » read more
22.7.2015 NAI Pre Buget Submission 2016
The NAI Pre Budget Submission 2016 is available to download below calling for investment in neurology and neurorehabilitation services to overcome critical deficits and also calling for steps to be taken to restore funding to neurological charities, protect discretionary medical cards for those with neurological conditions and develop vital services for people with rare neurological conditions and their families. » read more
2.6.2015 NAI response to call for submissions on Disability Act and NDS implementation plan May 2015
Download the NAI response to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality call for submissions on the operation and effectiveness of the Disability Act and the NDs implementation plan. » read more
27.5.2015 Report on NAI & Irish Brain Council Joint Conference
Download the report on the NAI & Irish Brain Council Joint Conference March 2015 » read more