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EFNA publish survey findings on Stigma & Neurological Conditions

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The European Federation of Neurological Associations have published the findings from their recent international survey on stigma experienced by those living with a neurological condition across Europe.

We recently shared the survey across our social media channels and we would like to thank everyone who took the time to take part.  

Irish-based international study could lead to new treatments in Epilepsy

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A major international study based in Ireland has reported exciting new discoveries which could lead to the development of new drugs to treat epilepsy.

The findings of the study are the culmination of seven years of research involving 35 scientists across eight European countries and was co-ordinated right here in Ireland by both FutureNeuro and the RCSI.

World Brain Day 2020 - NAI make submission to Oireachtas Committe on COVID19

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As part of the World Brain Day themes of #ONEWORDFORCOVID and #SAVEMYCHARITY, the Neurological Alliance of Ireland has made a submission to the Oireachtas Committee on COVID-19 to outline the issues that are facing both those living with a neurological conditions and the charities that support them. 

Letter to Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly regarding IMMDS UK inquiry

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In response to today's developments in the UK regarding the publication of a two year inquiry into how the British healthcare system responded to reports from patients regarding sodium valproate - and which has subsequently recommended that the British Government apologise to those who have been impacted by exposure to sodium valproate in utero - we have immediately written jointly with OACS Ireland to new Healt

Survey results on the awareness of risk factors associated with Sodium Valproate (Epilim)

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From December 9th 2019 - February 28th 2020, Epilepsy Ireland conducted a survey aimed at establishing awareness of the risks associated with the use of the drug sodium valproate (Epilim) in pregnancy and individuals’ experience of the various risk-reduction measures that have been put in place by authorities following campaigning on the issue by Epilepsy Ireland and OACS Ireland.