Links to useful resources

Links are categorised under the following headings:-

Brain Injury Services in Ireland

St. Doolagh's Park, Dublin - http://www.guardianhealthcare.ie/St__Doolagh_s_Park/97

St. Doolagh's Park is a purpose built private care & rehabilitation centre situated in park land setting off the Malahide Road, in Balgriffin Dublin 17, close to Malahide Village and Swords. St. Doolagh's Park is a specialist care centre that provides long-term and short-term residential care and rehabilitation.

Baggot St. Hospital Stroke Rehabilitation Unit - http://www.strokerehabunit.ie/en/

The Stroke Rehabilitation Unit provides wide-ranging rehabilitation and support to people with stroke, their families and their carers. It is the only dedicated stroke out-patient facility in the Republic of Ireland.

HSE South East Day and Outreach Service (Tipperary S) - http://www.hse.ie/eng/Find_a_Service/Local_Health_Offices/Tipperary_South/Disability_Services_/

Transitional Living Unit and Day/Outreach Rehabilitation Service for Persons with an Acquired Brain InjuryTel: (052) 80489. The service caters for people with an Acquired Brain Injury. It is a therapeutic unit that can accommodate up to three people.

Redwood Neurobehavioural Unit - http://www.braininjury.ie

This private facility provides patient support to adults with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and significant behavioural challenges.

RehabCare - Galway/Mayo/Roscommon - http://www.rehab.ie/care/county.aspx?co=galway

Rehabcare operate an assisted living residential service for people with ABI in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. They also have a transitional living unit which can be a stepping stone to full independence.

Donegal HSE Physical and Sensory Disability Services - http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Find_a_Service/LHO/Donegal/Disability_Services/Donegal_Physical_and_Sensory_Disability_Services.pdf

Acquired Brain Injury Team Consists of a Key Worker, Occupational Therapist and Psychology input. This team is involved in optimising recovery following stroke, haemorrhage, non-palliative tumour or traumatic injuries and supporting the persons independence in their domestic, social and work life.

Volunteer Stroke Scheme - http://www.strokescheme.ie/

This service provides a number of supports to people who have had a stroke and their families.

BRÍ - http://www.briireland.ie

BRÍ is dedicated to advocating for all those affected by Acquired Brain Injury. We strive to ensure that all those affected by Acquired Brain Injury have the best possible quality of life. We work to achieve change in terms of service provision, public awareness and prevention. BRÍ also coordinates a number of support groups around Ireland. These groups are an opportunity for people with ABI and family/carers to meet and share experiences in a comfortable, safe environment.

Sligo/Leitrim & Cavan W Community Brain Injury Service - http://www.abiireland.ie/docs/Community_TransititionalServiceSligo.pdf

This service is run in partnership between Acquired Brain Injury Ireland and the HSE in the North West.

Quest Brain Injury Services - http://www.rehab.ie/nln/quest.aspx

Quest is a groundbreaking National Learning Network service in Galway helping people to rebuild their lives after a brain injury. Funded by the HSE Western Region, this service provides training and support for people with an acquired brain injury.

The Meningitis Trust - http://www.meningitis-trust.ie/

The Meningitis Trust has a Community Nurse, and offers information, a 24-hour nurse-staffed Helpline (1800 523 196), professional counselling and bereavement support, home visits, one-to-one contact with others affected, and Family Days. Phone Lisa Slattery, Community Services Nurse, on 01 845 9488.

www.stroke.ie - http://www.stroke.ie

The Irish Heart Foundation's stroke information & campaign site.

Brainwave - http://www.epilepsy.ie/

Brainwave is committed to improving the lives of people with epilepsy in Ireland

The Royal Hospital Donnybrook (Adult Rehabilitation Units) - http://rhd.ie/index.php/what-we-do/adult-rehabilitation

The Royal Hospital Donnybrook provides a range of rehabilitative services in a caring, collaborative and dynamic way, to meet the complex needs of people with chronic illness, physical and neuro-disability.

Adult Rehabilitation is one of the key services at The Royal Hospital Donnybrook (RHD). The service is led by a consultant in rehabilitation medicine, Dr. Áine Carroll, who also works in the National Rehabilitation Hospital and St. Vincent's University Hospital.

HSE South East Rehabilitation Planning Team -

(Regional Adult Acquired Brain Injury Services) Monastery House, Golden Road, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. Tel: 062-64905/6/7

This community based multi-disciplinary team provide a rehabilitation service to people with ABI in Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford & Wexford.

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland - http://www.acquiredbraininjuryireland.ie

Established in 2000, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland [formerly The Peter Bradley Foundation] is Ireland's "leading provider of flexible and tailor-made services for people with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)."

National Rehabilitation Hospital - http://www.nrh.ie

The hospital, in partnership with the patients and families, endeavours to achieve health and social gain through the effective treatment and education of patients who, following illness or injury, require dedicated interdisciplinary rehabilitation services.

Encephalitis Ireland - http://www.encephalitisireland.ie/

The purpose of the Encephalitis Ireland website is to raise awareness of the illness amongst relevant professionals, statutory agencies and the general public and to encourage more scientific research. The site will also provide a forum for information and discussion and will post details of regular meetings in Dublin, Cork and Galway.

The National Rehabilitation Hospital - http://www.nrh.ie

The hospital, in partnership with the patients and families, endeavours to achieve health and social gain through the effective treatment and education of patients who, following illness or injury, require dedicated interdisciplinary rehabilitation services.

Brain Tumours

Irish Cancer Society - http://www.cancer.ie/

The Mission of the Irish Cancer Society is to play a vital role in achieving world-class cancer services in Ireland.

Information on brain tumours is available on http://cancer.ie/pdf/Types_of_Cancer/brain_tumours_backup.pdf, or phone them on 1800 200 700 to get information on Brain Tumour Support Groups in Dublin, Cork and Galway.

Brainstrust UK - http://www.brainstrust.org.uk/index.php

Brainstrust is a charity that offers pragmatic support and advice at the point of diagnosis, and a very useful resource, "The Brain Box".

 

Family and Carer Support Organisations

Cork Counselling - http://corkcounselling.ie/

The Cork Counselling Centre is dedicated to providing professional, accessible and high quality counselling services, helping our clients to improve their emotional and mental health.

Dixie Coskie - Author of "Unthinkable" - http://www.dixiecoskie.com

Site belonging to author and mother of a son, Paul, injured in a crash. The book details her family's experience of coping with the aftermath of traumatic brain injury.

Caring for Carers Ireland - http://www.caringforcarers.org

Caring for Carers Ireland is a national organisation supporting Family Carers and those for whom they care.

Carers Association - http://www.carersireland.com

The Carers Association is Ireland's national voluntary organisation for and of family carers in the home.

Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - http://www.irish-counselling.ie/

Established in 1981, the IACP identifies, develops and maintains professional standards of excellence in counselling and psychotherapy through education, training and accreditation.In promoting best practice and the professional development of its members, IACP holds at its core the protection of the public. IACP is a registered Charity representing over 3,500 members. The site has a searchable directory of accredited counsellors.

Galway Head Injury Support Group - http://www.galwayheadinjury.com/

Contact Telephone number 091 768 168

This group provides support, information and counselling to families of people with brain injury in Galway.

PARC Road Safety Group - http://www.parcroadsafety.ie

PARC Road Safety Group is an Irish NGO advocating for road safety and road traffic victims which was set up in 2006. The group is made up of people throughout Ireland who have been affected by road traffic collisions, having either lost loved ones in road crashes or sustained serious injury.

General Disability Services

Peamount Healthcare - http://peamount.ie/

Peamount Healthcare is an independent voluntary organisation that provides a range of high quality health and social care services: Rehabilitation Services for older people and those with respiratory conditions and Residential Services for people with a neurological disability, people with an intellectual disability and older people.

Cheshire Ireland - http://www.cheshire.ie

Cheshire Ireland provides a range of residential and support services for people with disabilities and is committed to empowering people to live independently.

Wheelchair Cars Ireland - http://www.wheelchaircarsireland.com

Wheelchair cars Ireland is a family run business and the largest stockist of wheelchair accessble vehicles in the country. We supply quality vehicles throughout Ireland and offer competitve prices making wheelchair accessible motoring affordable to all families on different budgets. We also offer a range of driving aids which can be supplied and fitted to order.

St. Mary's Hospital, Phoenix Park - http://www.myhomefromhome.ie/homes/files/St-_Mary_s_Hospital-_Phoenix_Park-_Dublin_20_0.pdf

Tel: 01 6250 300

This service provides long-stay residential places for people with brain injuries. It also has a Stroke Unit. See the link to the booklet for more information.

Centres for Independent Living - http://www.dublincil.org/

The Centers for Independent Living in Ireland, are user-led organisations working in partnership with others, committed to all people with disabilities being recognised as equal citizens and achieving equal membership of society, to make informed decisions about our own lives in accordance with individual needs and lifestyle choices, to design and develop our own services, to achieve equality of experience: through consensus, respect and value for all.

South Dublin County Council Disability Liaison / Access - http://accessible.southdublin.ie

On this site you will find information regarding the many developments that contribute to improved access to facilities and services in our County. Many of the improvements have taken place due to the implementation of both the Barcelona Declaration and the Disability Act (2005).

Hamilton Park Care Facility, Balrothery - http://www.hamiltonpark.ie/Services.html

Hamilton Park is a purpose built healthcare facility, with specific units to provide quality care in the following areas:

Alzheimer's Illness; High Dependency Care; Long Stay Care; Convalescent Care; Brain Injuries; Pre & Post Transplant Convalescent Care

As well as these specific services, the centre provides Day Care and Respite Care.

Access Dublin - http://www.accessdublin.ie

Accessdublin.ie is an innovative, consultative tool that allows you to interact online with Dublin City Council and members of the public regarding access issues in the city.

National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities - http://www.citizensinformationboard.ie/services/advocacy_services/

The National Advocacy Service (NAS) was set up to provide independent, representative advocacy services for people with disabilities. It is organised and managed on a regional basis by the Boards of five Citizens Information Services and is supported by the Citizens Information Board.

The Gilbert Centre Resource & Outreach centre for people with physical and sensory disabilities - http://www.gilbertcentre.com/index.html

The Gilbert Centre is a not for profit Multi agency centre that is both unique and innovative facility.Based in the North Cork area, it came about through the concerted efforts of a steering group made up of disability and community groups, voluntary and statutory agencies over and 8 year period.

Irish Wheelchair Association - http://www.iwa.ie

The Irish Wheelchair Association is an important provider of quality services to people with limited mobility throughout the country.

The Sonas Group - http://www.sonas.ie

Services for independent living, home care and support in a range of locations (inc. Athlone, Roscommon, Sligo).

Cherry Orchard Hospital, Dublin - http://

Lisbrí Unit, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, Dublin D10 Tel: 01 620 6157

This service offers 24 beds to people who have a physical or sensory disability. An application form (available from the hospital) must be submitted by your GP.

International

Brainlink - http://www.brainlink.org.au/abi-info-kit.php

BrainLink is a community-based care and education organisation in Victoria, Australia. It has excellent information to download, inlcuding the Acquired Brain Injury Information Kit.

Brain Injury Association of Queensland - http://braininjury.org.au

The Brain Injury Association of Queensland is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people living with and affected by acquired brain injury or people whose behaviour challenges our understanding.

Brain Injury Association of America - http://www.biausa.org

The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is the leading national organization serving and representing individuals, families and professionals who are touched by a life-altering, often devastating, traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the USA

Brainline.org - http://www.brainline.org

BrainLine is a national US multimedia project offering information and resources about preventing, treating, and living with TBI. BrainLine includes a series of webcasts, an electronic newsletter, and an extensive outreach campaign in partnership with national organizations concerned about traumatic brain injury.

Headway UK - http://www.headway.org.uk

Headway UK is a charity set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury. A network of local Groups and Branches throughout the UK offers a wide range of services, including rehabilitation programmes, carer support, social reintegration, community outreach and respite care. We also operate a free, confidential helpline service and produce a wide range of information materials for brain injury survivors and carers.

TBI Resource Guide - http://www.neuroskills.com

The TBI Resource Guide is the internet's central source of information, services and products relating to traumatic brain injury, brain injury recovery, and post-acute rehabilitation.

Our People Work - http://www.ourpeoplework.org/

An agency which offers jobs for people with disabilities including vocational rehabilitation, housing, and logistics services in Virginia, USA.

International Brain Injury Association - http://www.internationalbrain.org

The International Brain Injury Association (IBIA) is dedicated to the development and support of multidisciplinary medical and clinical professionals, advocates, policy makers, consumers and others who work to improve outcomes and opportunities for persons with brain injury.

Jessica Taylor - From Tragedy to Triumph - http://www.jessicaetaylor.org

Jessica is a brain injury survivor who has written extensively on her experience and been a passionate advocate for people with head injuries.

Other

Connect Counselling Service - http://www.connectcounselling.ie/

Connect is a free telephone counselling and support service for any adult who has experienced abuse, trauma or neglect in childhood. You can talk in confidence with a trained counsellor who can listen or help with questions you have.

Research and Hope - http://www.researchandhope.com

When someone you love has a stroke, you may feel disbelief, confusion, panic and an overriding sense of helplessness. The Research & Hope website shows you what to do, where to go and how to find help. We offer you clear information, support, a balanced view and, above all, we offer you hope.

Irish Heart Foundation - http://www.irishheart.ie

The Irish Heart Foundation is Ireland's only national charity for heart health and is working to reduce premature death and disability from heart disease and stroke. The Foundation provides information on heart health to the public and media and supports patients in managing heart disease and stroke.

HSE - Find a Service - http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Find_a_Service/

The HSE provides health and social services to everyone living in Ireland. Their services are delivered to young and old, in hospitals, health facilities and in communities across the country. Services are listed by topic, and under each heading you will find more detail on those services.

Solas - http://www.solas.ie

or http://www.fas.ie/en/

Solas (previously FAS) is the new further education and training authority (Seirbhísí Oideachais Leanunaigh agus Scileanna). It has information on further education and training courses.

Action Community & Enterprise Clondalkin - http://www.actioncommunityenterprise.ie

Action Community & Enterprise Ltd, is a local Community Development Company that delivers enterprise training and facilities to aid the development of the local economy. The ACE Board, management and staff members, are committed to assisting individuals, communities and organisation from Clondalkin in realising opportunities in local business.

Aware - http://www.aware.ie

Aware provides support to people with depression and their families through a helpline and a network of support groups.

The Migraine Association of Ireland - http://www.migraine.ie

The Association provides information, support and reassurance to migraine sufferers and those with other headache disorders. Information is also on offer to the families and friends of migraineurs and to medical professionals.

Citizens Information Service - http://www.citizensinformation.ie

This site provides information on public services and entitlements in Ireland

Professional Associations

Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists - http://www.iaslt.ie/

The Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists (IASLT) is the recognised professional association of Speech & Language Therapists in Ireland.

Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Private Practice - http://www.iasltpp.com/

The Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Private Practice is a group consisting of over 50 fully qualified speech and language therapists operating private practices throughout Ireland. All IASLTPP speech and language therapists are certified members of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT). This website allows members of the public to find therapists in their area who specialise in specific speech, language, voice and/or swallowing disorders.

Irish College of General Practitioners - http://www.icgp.ie/

The Irish College General Practitioners (ICGP) is the professional body for general practice in Ireland.

Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice - http://www.cppp.ie/

Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice (CPPP) is an employment group of the Irish Society of Physiotherapists. They have nearly 400 members so your nearest Chartered Physiotherapist working in private practice is never too far away. The site has a searchable directory of physiotherapists working in private practice.

FETAC - http://www.fetac.ie

FETAC (the Further Education and Training Awards Council) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland.

Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland - http://www.aoti.ie/

AOTI is the organisation that promotes the profession on behalf of all therapists in Ireland.

Psychological Society of Ireland - http://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/

PSI is the learned and professional body for the profession in Ireland, with the primary object of advancing psychology as a pure and applied science in Ireland and elsewhere. The Society has grown significantly since its inception and now has over 2000 members.

Irish Society for Chartered Physiotherapists - http://www.iscp.ie

Neurological Alliance of Ireland - http://www.nai.ie

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) is an umbrella organisation for groups representing the views and concerns of those affected by neurological conditions.

Nursing Homes Ireland - http://www.nhi.ie

Nursing Homes Ireland is the representative organisation for the private and voluntary nursing homes sector. Their site has a list of nursing homes and a useful checklist of what to ask when selecting one.