Epilepsy Ireland publish 2020 Annual Report
Wednesday, September 8, 2021Epilepsy Ireland have published our Annual Report for 2020.
The report offers a review of what was an extremely turbulent year due to the onset of the ongoing pandemic.
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ILAE paper in Epilepsia highlights impact of pandemic on people with epilepsy
Tuesday, September 7, 2021Recently published research in leading medical journal Epilepsia has highlighted the impact of the pandemic for people with epilepsy.
Epilepsy Ireland awarded the "Improving Quality" (IQ) mark
Monday, September 6, 2021Epilepsy Ireland has just been awarded the “Improving Quality” (IQ) quality standard.
Improving Quality is a quality system developed specifically for small to medium-sized Community and Voluntary Sector Organisations. The standard has been awarded following an external assessment of our work, practices and impact in August.
Irish Winner of “Golden Light” award at International Epilepsy Congress!
Thursday, September 2, 2021A huge congratulations to Oliver Kilmartin, whose continued passion for raising awareness of epilepsy was acknowledged by the International Bureau for Epilepsy at the recent 34th International Epilepsy Congress.
Back to School with Epilepsy Ireland
Wednesday, September 1, 2021Well, where did that Summer go?!!
Whether you can believe it or not, the kids are back at school and on what is the traditional back to school day, we wanted to remind everyone of some of the resources that we have available for parents of children with epilepsy and the school community as a whole.
Can dogs predict seizures?
Tuesday, August 31, 2021We are delighted to see Epilepsy Ireland supported research being featured across mainstream media today - with features included in RTÉ, The Irish Times, the Irish Examiner, the Irish Daily Mirror and the Irish Daily Mail.
The research concerns whether untrained pet dogs can predict epileptic seizures and was conducted by Dr. Neil Powell of Queens University Belfast.
We're Hiring - will you be our new Communications Executive?
Thursday, August 26, 2021We are delighted to be expanding our Communications team at Epilepsy Ireland through a newly created position of Communications Executive.
Want to attend the IBE Day on September 1st?
Thursday, August 26, 2021Our colleagues in the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) are all set to host the 34th International Epilepsy Congress – which is set to begin this coming Saturday and run until September 1st.
Epilepsy Ireland submit Budget Proposal on issue of access to Free Travel
Wednesday, August 25, 2021Epilepsy Ireland have today written to the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Heather Humphreys; Minister for Finance, Deputy Paschal Donohoe; and Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath outlining proposals regarding access to Free Travel for people with epilepsy.
We are seeking that the Ministers make provision in the upcoming budget to provide funding to the Department to make the Free Travel scheme more accessible for people with epilepsy.