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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).

Patients Deserve Better Campaign 2024 – Success

We were proud to be partners in the Patients Deserve better campaign run by the Neurological Alliance of Ireland.   Thank you to all who supported the Patients Deserve Better campaign. In October the campaign secured multi-annual investment to ensure neurology … Continue reading

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Fundraiser in Memory of Jim McDonald has now raised €20,758

The Mc Donald family headed off to the Isle of Man to take on the 137 km Parish Walk in 24 hours for PSPA Ireland in memory of their father Jim.  Jim had progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and died in … Continue reading

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Rare Disease Update 2024

PSPA Ireland welcomed the announcement in November 2024 by Minister Stephen Donnolly, TD of a new funding allocation for rare diseases bringing the total to 6.5 million in 2025 and rising to 8 million in 2026. The  funding will support … Continue reading

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137 km in 24 hours for PSPA Ireland-In Memory of Jim McDonald

Congratulations! What an amazing achievement we are so proud of you all. Elaine, Paul, Eoin and Fiona took on an incredibly demanding walk, the Isle of Man Parish Walk in memory of their dad. Jim, a lovely person and father, … Continue reading

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PSPA Information Day May 2024 – The Day in Images

Our first PSPA Information Day was a fantastic success and well attended by PSPA members, Patients, Carers, Health Care Professionals and Researchers.This short video captures some images from the day.

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We are Living in the Moment – Poem and Video

The poem in this video was created by Maria Bailey and participants of a research project.  The research, a collaboration between PSPA Ireland, the Dept of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Limerick exploring the experiences of families and caregivers while caring … Continue reading

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Booking  fast- PSP Information Day Friday 31st May.    Don’t miss out- reserve your place now

Booking is essential. Early booking advised : info@pspaireland.ie or Tel 0873821377

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137km in 24 hours in memory of Jim McDonald  – Please Support

Wonderful Fundraising Event in Memory of Jim McDonald – Please Support Continue reading

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Exwell Medical Programme and Health Fair

ExWell medical provides a community based exercise programme for chronic illnesses. Classes are available online and at various venues around the country.  Anyone with a long term condition can get a referral from their doctor for their local venue. They … Continue reading

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Patients Deserve Better  Portlaoise campaign launch

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) has launched a campaign calling for a dedicated Consultant Neurologist for Portlaoise hospital. Portlaoise hospital currently does not have a neurology service, despite the recommendation of the 2016 Model of Care for Neurology Services. … Continue reading

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