Sadly not just hospitals in Ireland…community services, CDNTs, disability services the list goes on…

PLEASE LISTEN 🧵
This is Prof Ronan Collins Dr.Ronan collins (National Clinical Lead Stroke) scathing criticism of Dept of Health/HSE Ireland treatment of 850,000 people in Ireland living with neurology/neurodegenerative conditions and the moratorium on recruitment …

Really looking forward to discussing this topic and helping families dealing with ARFID. Booking online via Neurodiversity Ireland

Our CRC FEDS team are running a course on 8th of May, “Paediatric Feeding in Neurodisability – A Team Approach.”
This training is for health professionals working in a paediatric setting in Neurodisability with children with oropharyngeal dysphagia.
Information & booking below

CRC Conference - Empowering Change. The programme is thought- provoking & informative with presentations from a wide range of professionals reflecting the current trends in #clinical management & #research of children & adults with physical #disability

10th & 11th of Oct 24

Closing date for four funded PhDs January 24th approaching fast. Information sessions for anyone interested in applying taking place January 16th. Contact Michelle Spirtos
#cerebralpalsy #ThisIsTrinityMed School of Medicine CRC

Join our FREE WEBINAR for parents/carers
'Talking about: toileting with additional needs'.

Learn how to prepare & support children with additional needs with their toilet training.

7th Feb 12.00-14.00 via Zoom⬇️
eric.org.uk/talking-about-…

#Continence #BowelHealth #BladderHealth

Applications now open for four fully funded PhD positions on our Achieving improved outcomes for children with cerebral palsy (AIm CP) project involving
TCD OT School of Medicine Trinity Engineering Statistics TCDPsychology CRC Contact [email protected]

Newborn babies to be tested for spinal muscular atrophy irishtimes.com/health/2023/11…

Thinking of my two beautiful babies tonight who never made it home #WaveOfLight #BLAW2023

Check out this Royal College of Occupational Therapists guide on the appropriate use of Weighted Blankets, including precautions for safety and effectiveness (updated Feb 2023)

rcot.co.uk/news/rcot-laun…

How do babies born during COVID compare in development to those born before?

💬 Lower for communication at 2 years

Prospective observational study 🇮🇪
adc.bmj.com/content/early/…

Just in time for @DCD_UK_2023

What are the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the MABC-2?

Our new study, lead by Kathy Hadwin, drew upon the experiences of Physio's and OT's to get some initial insights
Greg Wood DrChrisMackintosh Dr Sally Payne
journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…

Pregnancy loss is sadly still a major taboo in Ireland. Ignoring it for fear of upsetting those affected only further stigmatises & isolates them

We are hosting a 2-day practical course: Orthotic ( #Splinting ) Management in the Upper Limb in #CerebralPalsy in the CRC Clontarf. Spaces are limited so be sure to book now to secure your place.
Date and Time: Tue 20th – Wed 21st of June 2023
link below
tinyurl.com/8etrtx3c

Sadly I know the bereavement team The Rotunda Hospital very well. Their kindness and compassion knows no limits with devastated families.
This article is worth a read

Have you experienced the loss of a pregnancy (<24 wks)* whilst in paid employment, in 🇮🇪, in the last 5yrs?

If so, please take part in our Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, Youth-funded survey to inform the development of supports

tinyurl.com/PLACES-Survey

*Includes ectopic, molar, termination, miscarriage

So important for those of us working with eating/feeding disorders/ARFID

I received one of these reports 2 years ago and I was shocked by the content. So upsetting and infuriating for the families involved