While we're talking about human rights for disabled people, a reminder that children wait years to access disability teams, and that access to specialist paediatric rehabilitation is highly inconsistent. "Striving" is insufficient- statutory protection of the right to care NOW.
IMPORTANT: Leo Varadkar accidentally said the quiet part out loud in the below video. He has urged people not to share this clip under any circumstances. Thank you.
I'll be voting Yes-No next week. I'm concerned that a Yes vote on Care would allow the State to only have to meet the standard of "sure we're doing our best" in providing disability services. Experience tells us more protections are needed. #VoteYesNo
We are working in partnership with @Dietitians_MHG to develop a resource to support children, young people & adults with ARFID. We're now seeking comments & feedback from peers on the draft by 13/02/24 - view the draft & let us know your views: https://t.co/cLzbOp4MMV
🚨🚨NEW Resources and Guidance on Vitamin D supplements from @roinnslainte and @HealthyIreland We have popped them up on the INDI website for you so take a look here https://t.co/GKP4scfFBW
A rousing performance of 'Fairytale of New York' was given by Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill at the funeral of Shane MacGowan in Nenagh, Co Tipperary. The performance was greeted by cheers inside and outside the church | https://t.co/a1x3oRVRMz
Today we were delighted to celebrate the very Happy 1st Birthday 🎂 of the opening of the new Outpatient Department & Emergency Care Unit in CHI at Tallaght 🥳
The service has recorded 34,994 Emergency Care Unit attendees & 15,000+ outpatient appointments in past 12 months.
Great news from @ProgrammeSpark - funding to develop resources on oral health for children with neurodisability in collaboration with families and dental colleagues. Fantastic pitch by @aislingdunphy94 supported by @MaeveLedden @CharlotteEWils@SPIREConcept
Excited to announce that we @IrishCancerSoc are partnering with @emguinank@_lindaoneill@CancerInstIRE to host a FREE in person 2 to 4 day workshop for social, nursing and AHPs nationwide to develop and improve clinical research skills! Register here https://t.co/Fr0dlwgnrq