Directory of National Voluntary Organisations - Citizens Information ...
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used as assistance dogs to people with disabilities. The organisation relies on<br />
a network <strong>of</strong> voluntary fundraising branches around the country.<br />
Publications: Guidelines Magazine (available quarterly); various information<br />
leaflets and audio tapes.<br />
Irish Haemophilia Society<br />
Cathedral Court, New Street, Dublin 8<br />
Tel: (01) 657 9900, 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 657 9901<br />
Email: info@haemophilia.ie Web: www.haemophilia.ie<br />
Provides support, education, information, advice, advocacy and programmes<br />
for persons and family members <strong>of</strong> those with haemophilia, Von Willebrand<br />
and other related bleeding disorders.<br />
Publications: Quarterly newsletter; AGM/annual report.<br />
Irish Hard <strong>of</strong> Hearing Association<br />
35 North Frederick Street, Dublin 1<br />
Tel/Helpline: (01) 872 3800, 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri<br />
Fax: (01) 872 3816<br />
Email: ihha@nadp.ie Web: www.ihha.ie<br />
A voluntary organisation affiliated to the <strong>National</strong> Association <strong>of</strong> Deaf<br />
People <strong>of</strong>fering information, mutual support, social activities, lip-reading<br />
and hearing-help classes, and creating awareness <strong>of</strong> the needs <strong>of</strong> adults with<br />
an acquired hearing loss.<br />
Publications: Hearsay.<br />
Irish Heart Foundation – Foras Croí na Héireann<br />
4 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4<br />
Tel: (01) 668 5001 Fax: (01) 668 5896<br />
Email: info@irishheart.ie Web: www.irishheart.ie<br />
Aims to reduce the incidence <strong>of</strong> heart disease and stroke through education<br />
and research. Provides information on risk factors for heart disease and<br />
support for change to a healthy lifestyle – not smoking, regular exercise and<br />
healthy eating – to communities, workplaces and schools. Courses in CPR for<br />
the general public are available throughout the country. Ongoing training is<br />
provided in coronary care for nurses and other health pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />
Publications: a wide range <strong>of</strong> leaflets and booklets.<br />
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