HSE Agrees to Reimburse PD Patients for Duodopa

by Philip Troy | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorized

We are delighted to share with you that the HSE has now agreed that as part of the National Service Plan, which is due to be signed off imminently, we have been given a commitment that Duodopa will be fully reimbursed for PD patients. We are writing to physicians in...

Covid 19 – Vaccine Update

by Philip Troy | Jan 18, 2021 | Blog, Branch News

The COVID-19 vaccine will offer you protection from COVID-19. If you do catch COVID-19 after vaccination, you should be protected from the serious illness the virus can sometimes cause. The vaccine is not mandatory. But we strongly recommend that you get the vaccine...

Do You Love Christmas Eve?

by Fundraising | Dec 10, 2020 | Blog, Branch News, Fundraising, Uncategorized

I Love Christmas Eve is a collection of Christmas Songs by Eurovision Winner Shay Healy and Michael Scott with all proceeds going to the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland. You can buy it online on iTunes at...

ZOOM Webinar : 2PM Saturday 12th December

by Fundraising | Dec 4, 2020 | Branch News, Dublin, Members Activities

The Dublin branch is hosting a webinar with guest speaker Dr Kevin Foy, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist at 2pm Saturday 12th December. He’ll be talking about how to manage isolation during the Christmas period and into 2021 and will also take questions. The talk...

Dublin Branch Surveys – Please Participate

by Fundraising | Dec 4, 2020 | Blog, Branch News, Dublin, Research

Dublin Branch are conducting 2 important surveys and would appreciate it if members would participate. Follow the links below: Isolation During Covid 19 – [ Click Here ] Nutrition Needs for PAI Members – [ Click Here ] Thank you in advance for your...

Dublin Branch Winter Newsletter

by Fundraising | Dec 4, 2020 | Blog, Dublin, Uncategorized

Download the Dublin Branch Newsletter which is full of interesting and useful information which may be of interest to all members, not just those in the Dublin Branch. Click on the image of the bulletin below to read & download…

UCC Survey on Covid 19 & PD

by Fundraising | Dec 1, 2020 | Blog, Cork, Research

Is the COVID-19 pandemic and current lockdowns impacting your Parkinson’s symptoms? Please take our online short survey HERE to help us understand more. Any questions please contact the team on PDSTUDY@ucc.ie Thank you.

Letter from Michael Burke, Chairman of PAI

by Fundraising | Nov 30, 2020 | Blog, Branch News

Please click on the extract below to access the full letter from Michael Burke, Chairman of PAI.

EGM / AGM 20th Nov. | Minutes & Details of New Directors

by Fundraising | Nov 26, 2020 | Blog, Branch News

The AGM / EGM took place on 20th November. Click below for: Minutes of AGM / EGM Biographies of New Directors

Perspectives on Parkinsons : RCSI – PD-MitoQuant

by Fundraising | Oct 28, 2020 | Blog, Research, Young Parkinsons

RCSI Dublin will host a series of talks featuring perspectives from research laboratories, the clinic, industry and those with the condition will be shared over 3 weeks through short, lively talks followed by a Q&A session. All are welcome! 12 Nov, 6:00 –...