The Neuro-Mapping Project
The Neuro-Mapping Project Phase Two: Working together towards integrated care in the community, for people with neuro rehabilitative needs
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16 October 2024: Neuro-Mapping Project Phase Two full report
16 October 2024: Neuro-Mapping Project Phase Two summary report
Neuro-Mapping Project Phase Two Launch - 16 October 2024
The report of phase two of the Neuro-Mapping Project was launched by the Minister of State Ann Rabbitte TD on 16 Oct 2024. The project was led by the HSE, Disability Federation of Ireland and the Neurological Alliance of Ireland, and it engaged with 56 people with neurological conditions and 137 service providers to establish the current picture of community neuro-rehabilitation services in Ireland.
Key findings from the report include:
- There are not enough specialist community Neuro-Rehabilitation Services
- It is difficult to find what services are available in the community
- There are obstacles to attending services, including waiting lists, where you live and access to transportation
- There are not enough long-term supports, particularly for physical and psychological well-being.
- Having a support network is important.
The full report and summary report are below.
As part of the dissemination programme, we are holding a series of workshops with key stakeholders, including the individuals who participated in the project from CHO 2,3 and 6, which is taking place on Weds 4 Dec. In early 2025 we will be holding two further workshops for DFI and NAI member organisations and HSE regions.
Full report
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(PDF 2.9 MB)
Summary report
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(PDF 1.9 MB)
Background to the Project
The Health Service Executive (HSE), Neurological AIliance of Ireland (NAI) and the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) are the project partners on the Neuro-Mapping Project.
Dr Nicola O’Malley is the Neuro Mapping Research Project Officer. The Neuro-Mapping Steering Group has been established to advise and guide the work and the overall governance for this project sits with the National HSE Neuro Rehab steering group.
In April 2023, the report and outputs of the first phase of neuro-mapping project were published. Whilst the findings of this work acknowledged the key role that voluntary organisations play in providing community-based services to people with a neurological condition across Ireland, it noted the need to harness opportunities to enable further integration between statutory and voluntary community-based services, to optimize access.
Insights from the launch:
Joe Condon from EOPD.ie was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013 and spoke at the launch of Phase Two of the Neuro-Mapping Project. Joe explains the barriers that exist for service user and what he hopes to will emerge from teh report's findings.
Marie Lynch is the DFI Neuro Mapping Project Lead, Marie explains the genesis of the project and the potential impact of the report.
Watch Joe's video:
Contact Us:
If you would like to get in touch with us about the Neuro-Mapping Project please email Dr Nicola O'Malley.