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SIP 2013 Focus Group Recommendations

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 10:43am

Following three European SIP symposia between 2010-2012, this year's Societal Impact of Pain "SIP Focus Groups" took place on 14th and 15th May 2013 in Brussels.

The Focus Groups concentrated on two topics: "Pain as Quality Indicator of Outcome" and "Chronic Pain in the Working Population".

SIP 2013 Focus Group 1: Quality Indicators

European Month of the Brain

Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 2:03pm

Open Your Mind From May 1st, Ireland will host European Month of the Brain as holder of the EU presidency

Check out a full list of events happening around the country at http://www.nai.ie/go/brain_awareness_week/events

Ireland lags far behind other European countries in its services for people with neurological conditions

Send your TD NAI's RED CARD for neurological care by going to http://www.nai.ie/go/campaign_centre/get_involved

Chronic Pain - Interviews

Friday, March 22, 2013 - 2:15pm

Sunday 24th March - Sunday Business Post. CPI Vice-Chairperson John Lindsay speaks about chronic lower back pain.

The following interviews also took place recently.
These interviews coincided with the 5th annual scientific meeting of the
Faculty of Pain Medicine entitled Chronic Pain - A Disease in it's own right
and a major healthcare problem.

SIP 2013 Focus Groups for concrete policy outcomes

Friday, March 8, 2013 - 2:22pm

PRESS RELEASE

Societal Impact of Pain: SIP 2013 Focus Groups for concrete policy outcomes

After three SIP Symposia, this year’s SIP Focus Groups will concentrate on two topics for generating concrete policy instruments and improving chronic pain management in Europe

Launch of Neurorehabilitation Manifesto

Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 11:31am

“The Neurological Alliance of Ireland launched their neurorehabilitation manifesto in the Mansion House Dublin today, calling for the implementation of the national rehabilitation strategy.

The manifesto also highlighted the need to protect not for profit organisations from ongoing cuts, given that these are often the only source of services for people with neurological conditions and their families. NAI also published the findings of their nationwide survey on access to neurorehabilitation, showing that a high percentage of respondents could not access vital supports such as counselling, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy.

Chronic Pain - A Disease in its own right & a major healthcare problem

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 11:37am

CHRONIC PAIN - A DISEASE IN ITS OWN RIGHT AND A MAJOR HEALTHCARE PROBLEM

The fifth annual scientific meeting of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, College of Anaesthetists of Ireland is taking place from 21st - 23rd February 2013 entitled Chronic Pain - A Disease in its own Right and a Major Healthcare Problem. This 3-day conference on chronic pain will focus on the future of pain management including specially devised symposia for GP's, Pain Nurse, Specialists and Researchers. Please note that the main section of the conference is not open to the general public as only medical personnel are permitted to attend.

Invitation to attend Patient Forum

2013: A landmark year for neurological conditions

Thursday, January 3, 2013 - 9:22am

2013 promises to be an eventful year for neurological conditions in Ireland. In May, Ireland will host European Brain Month in association with the EU commission and the European Brain Council. As Ireland holds the EU presidency during this period, this is an important opportunity to highlight issues affecting the over 700,000 people who live with a neurological condition.

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) is the umbrella body for over thirty not for profit organisations working with people with neurological conditions and their families. NAI will be using Brain Month to highlight Ireland’s track record when it comes to meeting the needs of the over 700,000 people in this country who live with a neurological condition.

The Experience of Illness in Art

Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 10:03am

The Lewis Glucksman Gallery in University College Cork is holding an exhibition entitled Living Loss: 'The Experience of Illness in Art'.

The exhibition is curated by Fiona Kearney in association with the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, UCC Lower and Upper Galleries, 23 November 2012 - 10 March 2013

Artists: Cecily Brennan, Martin Creed, Terry Dennett, Damien Hirst, Laura Potter, Mary Rose O'Neill, The Project Twins, Paul Seawright, Jo Spence, Thomas Struth, and supporting material from the Wellcome Collection.

Report on Your Voice Your Choice 2012

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 10:54am

The National Disability Authority is delighted to announce the publication of the report on Your Voice Your Choice 2012. This Report captures the views and experiences of about 250 people with disabilities and carers who participated in the Your Voice Your Choice consultation event in June 2012.

The Your Voice Your Choice 2012 Report can be accessed on our website www.nda.ie.

It reflects what people with disabilities said is important to them when it comes to key issues like:

Being treated equally

What it means to reach one’s potential

Being able to participate in the community

Living independently