- Ireland has fewer neurologists per capita then the Czech Republic, Estonia and Latvia
- 38% of patients, more than 5,580 people are waiting more than a year to see a neurologist in a public hospital outpatient’s clinic,
- Ireland has 7 rehabilitation consultants; if we had 50 we’d still have the second lowest per capita rate in Europe
- 68% patients say physiotherapy and speech and language therapy are either inadequate or not available
Help us change this.
MS Ireland is joining forces with The Neurological Alliance of Ireland and other neurological non-profits to show the government the red card for neurology. We want the government to make neurology and neurorehabilitation a healthcare priority for 2013 and beyond.
Take action and send your local representatives the ‘Red Card’ by sending an email highlighting the problems and calling for improvements. We are asking representatives to do two things for people with MS:
- Publish the implement plan for the National Neurorehabilitation Strategy
- Support for the work of the MS Ireland and the work they do for people with MS throughout Ireland
From our website you can choose your constituency and with a few clicks of the mouse you’ll make your voice heard.
Email your TD now!
Read more about neurology services
Read more about neurorehabilitation services
For more information in this area contact Emma Rogan, MS Ireland Policy and Information Officer, emmar@ms-society.ie or 01 678 1600.