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International Epilepsy Organisations
International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE)
An umbrella body for epilepsy organisations all over the world. Links to member organisations are available.
Joint Epilepsy Council of U.K. and Ireland (JEC)
An umbrella body for organisations in the United Kingdom & Ireland working for people with epilepsy. Links to each organisation available.
International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)
The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) is the world's preeminent association of physicians and other health professionals working towards a world where no persons' life is limited by epilepsy.
Irish Epilepsy Websites
The Republic of Ireland Epilepsy and Pregnancy Register.
Freephone 1800 320 820 to register your pregnancy, to get advice and to have your questions answered in confidence
Beaumont Hospital Epilepsy Research Group
A group of clinicians, nurses, clinical scientists, engineers and geneticists working to improve understanding of epilepsy.
INFER
The Irish National Foundation for Epilepsy Research
IrishHealth.com Epilepsy Clinic
A special Epilepsy Clinic developed by irishhealth.com and Brainwave.
National Centre for Epilepsy
The National Centre for Epilepsy is a three year development, to be located in North Dublin scheduled to open in 2011.
International Epilepsy Websites
Epilepsy Action (UK)
A very good english language site by IBE's UK member.
Epilepsy Foundation
A very good english language site by IBE's American member.
Epilepsy Bereaved
The JEC member which works for all bereaved by epilepsy and to prevent epilepsy deaths.
Epilepsy Canada
A very good english language site by IBE's Canadian member.
Epilepsy.com
A good general epilepsy information site.
Epilepsy Youth in Europe
European Youth Site - Contains a chat room where people with epilepsy can meet to discuss various issues
Irish Neurological Sites
Neurological Alliance of Ireland
The NAI is an umbrella organisation representing the collective goals of many individual neurological charities. Site has links to all member organisations.
The Irish Institute of Clinical Neuroscience (IICN)
IICN aims to promote the academic clinical neurosciences on the island of Ireland.
Dublin Neurological Institute
The Dublin Neurological Institute is part of The Mater Hospital, working in close collaboration with the recently established, Dublin Health Academic Centre
Other Organisations
Disability Federation of Ireland
The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) is the representative body for organisations working with people with a disability in Ireland.
The Equality Authority
The Equality Authority provides a free, confidential advisory service to employers, service providers, employees, trade unions and the legal profession on the operation of the Employment Equality legislation.
Ctizens Information Board
Formerly Comhairle, the CIB provides information on entitlements and social services.
FAS
The national employment agency
National Disability Authority
The NDA monitors compliance with the recommendations of the commission on the Status of People with Disabilities serves as a national focal point to co-ordinate disability policies, monitor standards and commission research.
Anam Cara
Anam Cara Parent Bereavement Support was formed to address the needs of bereaved parents and families.
BRI
The Acquired brain injury Advocacy association
Other Useful Sites
YouTalkHealth
UK charity DIPEx has launched the new website for young people with epilepsy.
About Kids Health
An online resource fom the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, to assist people in explaining epilepsy to young children.
Special Needs Family Fun
Special Needs Family Fun offers family fun and special needs resources to enhance fun and quality of family life for families with disabilities.
irishhealth.com
The comprehensive guide to health for Irish users. Ireland's only live health news and feature service.
Cyberonics
Manufacturers of the Vagus Nerve Stimulator. Details of the treatment can be downloaded from their web site.
