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…
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:
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,…
We were invited to speak in the AV Room at Leinster House on Wednesday, the 17th of April. We heard a presentation from our CEO Shane O'Brien, who spoke about the importance of the services we offer, our current funding issues…
The 11th of April is World Parkinson’s Day and we are speaking publicly about the lack of funding for Parkinson’s Ireland. This issue was covered on the RTE TV news at 1pm and 6pm and on Drivetime on RTE Radio…
On World Parkinson’s day (Thursday 11th April), the first ever national audit of Parkinson’s Disease care in Ireland was published by the UCC Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation. It shows areas of good practice, with many areas for improvement in specialist…
Word From The New CEO – Shane O’Brien Dear members, I’m delighted to have officially started in my role as CEO this week. I look forward to hopefully meeting you all in person over the coming months, either through your…
Parkinson's Summer Raffle: PAI would like to say a big thank you to all our members who so generously supported our Summer raffle which took place on August 4th. All our winners have been notified. n.