Understanding Dystonia Dystonia Ireland

Understanding Dystonia

Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder which may affect anyone at any age. It is characterised by involuntary muscle contractions which force certain parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful, movements or postures. Dystonia can affect any part of the body including the arms and legs, trunk, neck, eyelids, face, or vocal cords.

Dystonia Ireland

The aims of Dystonia Ireland are to support dystonia patients and their families, educate society, and raise awareness of the condition in order to avoid misdiagnosis.

Tel: 00 353 (01) 4922514
Fax: 00 353 (01) 4922565
E-mail: info@dystonia.ie

Your Support Is Urgently Needed. Please Sign The Petition www.nai.ie To Help The Neurological Alliance of Ireland Campaign For A National Programme For Neurological Care

Ireland continuous to lag behind other European countries for many aspects of neurological care. The Neurological Alliance of Ireland of which Dystonia Ireland is a member is asking for your support for its campaign for a National Programme for Neurological Care by the HSE which will prioritise planning and investment in services for people with neurological conditions, which affect over 700,000 people in this country. Visit www.nai.ie to give your support to the “Think Ahead” campaign for a National Programme for Neurological Care

The NAI Report: The Future for Neurological Conditions in Ireland: A Challenge for Healthcare; an Opportunity for Change is now available to download free of charge from the NAI website www.nai.ie. The NAI has brought together leading neurospecialists, academics, researchers and health agencies in an essential guide to neurological care in our health service

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