Directory of National Voluntary Organisations - Citizens Information ...
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Parkinson’s Association <strong>of</strong> Ireland<br />
Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7<br />
Tel: (01) 285 2902, 9.00am – 1.00pm Mon to Fri<br />
Freephone: 1800 359 359 Fax: (01) 873 5737.<br />
Email: parkinsonsireland@eircom.net Web: www.parkinsons.ie<br />
Branches: Cavan/Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry North, Kerry<br />
South, Kildare, Limerick/Clare, Sligo, Thurles, Waterford<br />
Aims to assist those with Parkinson’s, their families and carers, health<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and interested others by <strong>of</strong>fering support and information<br />
on any aspect <strong>of</strong> living with Parkinson’s. Also lobbies for improved services,<br />
including the provision <strong>of</strong> Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists. The association<br />
organises regular information-update meetings at venues throughout the<br />
country. There is a nationwide network <strong>of</strong> branches. The PALS Branch, based<br />
in Dublin, is an option for those diagnosed under the age <strong>of</strong> 55. Each branch<br />
organises activities, meetings and outings, and represents an important<br />
source <strong>of</strong> support for members. The Association is a member <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Neurological Alliance <strong>of</strong> Ireland, The Disability Federation <strong>of</strong> Ireland, and the<br />
European Parkinson’s Disease Association.<br />
Publications: Newsletter, information leaflets on Parkinson’s, treatments,<br />
depression, speech therapy, physiotherapy, cognitive aspects <strong>of</strong> Parkinson’s,<br />
coping for patients and carers; Exercises for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease.<br />
Pathways Project<br />
1a Parnell Court, Granby Row, Dublin 1<br />
Tel: (01) 872 6499 Fax: (01) 872 6194<br />
Email: halfwayproject@eircom.net<br />
An outreach initiative <strong>of</strong> the educational services provided to prisons by<br />
the City <strong>of</strong> Dublin Vocational Education Committee. Aims to facilitate the<br />
reintegration <strong>of</strong> ex-prisoners. Access to the programme is by interview.<br />
Pavee Point Travellers’ Centre<br />
46 North Great Charles Street, Dublin 1<br />
Tel: (01) 878 0255, 9.30am – 5.30pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 874 2626<br />
Email: pavee@iol.ie Web: www.paveepoint.ie<br />
Partnership <strong>of</strong> Irish Travellers and settled people working together to<br />
improve the lives <strong>of</strong> Irish Travellers through working towards social justice,<br />
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