Want to learn more about PSP or CBD? This is the place to be –

PSP Information Day

9th May 2025

10.30h – 14.00h

Venue: Tallaght University Hospital, Tallaght Dublin 24

The venue is easily accessible by Luas,bus,car and is close to the M50 motorway and N81

 10.30- 11.00     Registration

 11.00 – 11.05    Welcome and Opening Address
 Ms. Caroline Dooley Martyn.  Chairperson and Director  PSPA Ireland

 11. 05 – 11.10    Introduction – Meeting Chairperson 
Dr. Séan O’Dowd

11.10-  11.40    Cognitive and Behavioural Symptoms in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)
Dr. Séan O’Dowd. Consultant Neurologist, Tallaght University Hospital.
Lead for Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes, ERN -RND Dublin Expert Centre TUH. 
Clinical Lead, HSE National Dementia Services.
Clinical Senior Lecturer Trinity College Dublin.
Director, PSPA Ireland.

 11. 40 – 12.10   Adjusting to a Diagnosis of a Life-Changing Disease
Dr. Garret McDermott, Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist, Tallaght University Hosp

12.10 – 12.30      Break 

 12.30 – 13.00    Physiotherapy Interventions in PSP and CBS
Ms. Evelyn Kimmage, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Tallaght University Hospital

13.00– 13.30      A Guide to Supports, Entitlements and Decision Making for those affected by PSP and CBS.
Ms. Sorcha Farrelly, Team Lead in Medical Social Work, Tallaght University Hospital

13.30 – 13.50   Panel Discussion & Q & A

Booking is essential. Early booking advised : info@pspaireland.ie  Tel 087 3821377