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About PSPA Ireland

PSPA Ireland is the national support organisation for people affected by the neurodegenerative brain diseases: Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD).

Support Kim who did the Dublin Rock n Roll Half Marathon on Sunday 13th August 2017

I have never run in my life, it was always something I believed I couldn’t do or was not able for. Peter on the other hand has run the Dublin Marathon, he’s been a legend athlete and served as a … Continue reading

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Course for Carers – Dublin Neurological Institute

Will be held in the Nurse Education Centre,   Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Nelson Street, Dublin 7. Dates:  10th  May, 24th  May, 31st  May & 7th June Time:  6.30 – 8.00 pm See document below for full details and to register. … Continue reading

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Annual Unity Walk Sunday 9th April 2017

PSPA Ireland will join our friends in the Parkinson’s Association again this year for the annual Unity Walk to unite in a common voice to raise awareness of people living with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Corticobasal Degeneration and Parkinson’s. This day … Continue reading

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VHI Womens Mini Marathon, Bank Holiday Monday, 5th June 2017, 2pm

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‘We Need Our Heads Examined’ campaign for rehabilitation services What is it all about?

What is it all about? http://www.nai.ie/go/campaign_centre/we_need_our_heads_examined Watch the launch of the Campaign and get the Facts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtLGK0qR2Rg&feature=youtu.be Simone Carton, Principal Clinical Neuropsychologists speaks about the services in neuro rehabilitation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uargmYd6IUo Niall Pender, Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist speaks about the challenges in … Continue reading

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National Brain Awareness Week, March 6th to 12th 2017

OUR BEAUTIFUL MINDS       Our lives are shaped by our brains and how they are impacted by challenging events, illnesses and injury and everyday experiences. An evening of personal testimony, emerging research and clinical perspectives on the brain … Continue reading

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Dublin Carers Meeting, Tuesday 7th March. Booking essential 0873821377

   

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Jim Logue R.I.P January 28, 2017

    It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of our colleague and friend Jim Logue. Jim was one of the founder members of PSPA Ireland and was committed to the organisation and its members to his last breath. He … Continue reading

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Upcoming Carers and Support Group meetings 2017

Dublin Carers Meetings – Macro Community Resource Centre, 1, Green Street Dublin 7 Tuesday 7th February 2017      10.30  – 12.30 Tuesday 7th March 2017           10.30  – 12.30 Tuesday 9th May 2017              10.30  –  12.30 PSPA Ireland Support Group Meetings – Mater … Continue reading

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Peter Sarstedt, singer and songwriter dies of PSP

Where do you go to my Lovely Peter Sarstedt ,singer and songwriter dies after a six year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Many will remember him for his chart topping hit ‘Where do you go to my Lovely’. Ar dheis … Continue reading

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