An ultrasound thalamotomy, which gives Parkinson's patients hope of regaining independence, was carried out for the first time in Scotland this month, by a team from the University of Dundee’s School of Medicine. The ultrasound thalamotomy is an incision-free procedure that uses high-intensity…
The Neurological Alliance of Ireland has launched a campaign calling for a dedicated Consultant Neurologist for 5 hospitals across Ireland: Bantry General Hospital, Mayo University Hospital, Midland Regional Hospice Portlaoise, Wexford General Hospital, Letterkenny University Hospital. The Neurology Model of…
Family Carers Ireland: State of Caring Survey Family Carers Ireland's latest survey, the State of Caring 2024, found that three quarters of respondents reported severe or moderate loneliness and the same number also said those they care for do not…
New research published in the scientific journal Nature Genetics describes the discovery of a gene responsible for a heritable form of Parkinson’s Disease. Three Irish scientists played leading roles in study, including Dr Kevin Kenna and Brendan Kenna based at…
Ahead of next weeks elections, Inclusion Ireland have put together an easy to read guide to voting for disabled people, which you can access through the link in our bio. Click here to access the guide.
This year’s HSE SunSmart campaign officially launched on May 24th. SunSmart is run by the HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), in collaboration with Healthy Ireland, and works to support people to reduce their risk of skin cancer by protecting their…
National Carers Week begins on June 10th and Family Carers Ireland have a wide range of online events organised. See www.eventbrite.ie/o/family-carers-ireland-26362127125 to register or visit www.familycarers.ie/events for info on all upcoming online and in-person events. These include information sessions, music…
As we come into the summer months, you may have plans to travel. Our nurses put together some travel tips for you on documentation, medication, planning and assistance:
Parkinson’s Ireland are happy to support the Mental Health Ireland HELLO, How Are You? campaign launched this week. The campaign aims to tackle the lack of connection or belonging that people experience by inspiring individuals to ask how others are feeling. This…
This week, Minister Humphreys announced applications are now open for the New Free Travel Scheme Extension. From 29th July, the Free Travel Scheme is being extended to people who have never been medically fit to drive due to a disability,…