NAIs Pre Budget Submission is calling for investment in neuro-rehabilitation services. As budget day approaches, we are outlining our 3 main asks, on behalf of the 860,000+ people nationwide who live with a neurological condition. It is time to deliver on promises made.
What Are NAI's Asks?
Ask 1: Complete the national rollout of community neuro-rehabilitation teams , promised in the Programme for Government, by funding four fully staffed teams for the Midlands, North Dublin, South East and North West
The Neurological Alliance of Ireland will mark World Brain Day on July 22nd with a call for investment in neuro-rehabilitation services. The findings of our recent report 
There is still no funding for community neurorehabilitation teams for the Midlands, North Dublin/North East and the South East of the country, while the existing team in the North West is only funded for a quarter of the posts it needs. 
Brain Awareness Week is an annual awareness initiative which aims to promote greater awareness of the brain and brain conditions, as well as the need for more investment in services, research and prevention. The Neurological Alliance of Ireland has led the way in promoting and co-ordinating the week throughout Ireland since 2005. This year's Brain Awareness Week takes place from March 10th to March 16th 2025 and our hashtag is #brainawarenessweek2025
There are 860,000 people throughout Ireland living with a neurological condition. That is 1 in 6 of us. Make Brain Health a priority in the upcoming general election. The Neurological Alliance of Ireland is asking all parties and candidates to commit to making neurological care a political priority, and pledge their support. 
The Neurological Alliance of Ireland has partnered with the Neurological Alliance of England and the other alliances in the UK to produce three surveys, which aim to understand the experiences of people affected by neurological conditions. 
National Brain Awareness Week is an annual initiative organised in March each year by the Neurological Alliance of Ireland to promote greater awareness and understanding of the impact of living with a neurological condition as well as the need for investment in services, research and prevention. It is currently supported by over 33 patient organisations and research groups.