Access to a Consultant Neurologist should not depend on where you live yet people with chronic long term neurological conditions are regularly travelling between 60 and 112 km to see their Neurologist.
The Neurological Alliance of Ireland’s Patients Deserve Better campaign is calling for regional neurology services in 5 hospitals across the country, in Bantry, Wexford, Portlaoise, Letterkenny and Mayo hospitals.
The campaign launched on Tuesday March 12th to coincide with National Brain Awareness Week. Visit the campaign website Patients Deserve Better and follow the conversation on social media at #patientsdeservebetter
Representatives from the Neurological Alliance of Ireland presented to the Oireachtas Committee on Health on May 15th, to provide an update on the implementation of key healthcare strategies for neurological conditions. The full recording of the meeting can be seen at NAI Presentation to the Oireachtas Committee on Health
Register for the next online event at Calling for a neurologist at Wexford General Hospital: June 10th 2024
Download the campaign brochure at Patients Deserve Better Brochure 2024