We are delighted to share we are opening new neuro-rehabilitation services for survivors of brain injury living in counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. These dedicated community rehabilitation services will be a significant step towards reducing gaps for people impacted by brain injury in the region.

The services, funded in partnership with the HSE, will include the provision of expert rehabilitation in home and community settings and clinical psychology support.

A small team will be funded initially to establish the service in the area, with scope to expand over time.

Recruitment for staff is currently underway. Available roles are now advertised and open for application on our website:

• Local Services Manager (permanent, part-time 19.5 hours): Apply online
• Senior Clinical Psychologist (permanent, part-time 10.5 hours): Apply online

This marks the latest development in our ongoing mission to deliver equitable access to neuro rehabilitation for brain injury survivors, regardless of age or Eircode.

There is now substantial evidence to prove that early access to specialised neuro rehabilitation lessens the impact of an acquired brain injury and maximises the potential of the person. It also reduces the risk of prolonged hospital stays, inappropriate admissions of young survivors to nursing homes (as discussed in the Ombudsman’s 2021 Wasted Lives report), and decreases the burden of care on the family and the state.

Dr Foley commended the HSE for its support of the new service:

We will share further information about the new service and expected timelines for its commencement over the coming months.