A call to prevent the Wasted Lives of young people living in nursing homes in Ireland
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland welcomes the findings of an investigation by the Ombudsman into the appropriateness of the placement of people under 65 in nursing homes for older people. The report on the investigation, ‘Wasted Lives: Time for a better future for young people in nursing homes’, was published today to coincide with European Independent Living Day.
Residents unlock the door to new neuro-rehabilitation service in Waterford
A new dedicated Community Neuro-Rehabilitation Residential Service for brain injury survivors has been opened in Waterford by the national organisation Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, together with Anvers Housing Association.
Rehabilitation Anywhere: increasing access to neuro-rehabilitation using online and digital tools
Rehabilitation Anywhere is a new project from Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, focused on increasing access to neuro-rehabilitation services through digital and web-based platforms
Our advocacy in action – new pedestrian crossing in Sligo!
Our Sligo team joined forces with local partners to secure a new pedestrian crossing to make roads safer for people with brain injury and other vulnerable street users in Sligo.
Build Your Brain Health this Brain Awareness Week: 15 – 21 March 2021
For Brain Awareness Week 2021, four Midlands neurological charities have come together to launch a series of online seminars about ‘Building Your Brain Health while living with a Neurological Condition’
Appeal to politicians during COVID crisis
During an online lobby session with Oireachtas members today our CEO Barbara O’Connell called for sustainable funding to secure vital disability services like ours and other members of The Disability Action Coalition.