Neurology patients are travelling 60 – 112 km to see their neurologists1
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Local neurology services planned, but still not delivered2
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Don’t neurology patients deserve the right care, in the right place and at the right time?
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The effects of travelling for services

Increased Costs

Prolonged travel increases the cost of healthcare for patients and the provider3

Increased Waiting Lists

The HSE cites travel as one of the primary reasons for the ‘Did Not Attend’ rate, increasing waiting lists4

Unnecessary Admissions

Local neurology services reduce unnecessary admissions, length of stay and unnecessary testing5

How far do patients need to travel? 1

Cork

  • 80km
  • 80km
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Mayo

  • 78km
  • 78km
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Midlands

  • 75km
  • 75km
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Wexford

  • 77km
  • 77km
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Letterkenny

  • 112km
  • 112km
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Access to a Consultant Neurologist should be equally distributed across the country and the care you receive should not depend on where you live2. The Neurology Model of Care recommends that all 5 of these hospitals should have a Consultant Neurologist to support local neurology services2. Prolonged travel and delayed diagnosis are associated with poorer outcomes and increased costs of care6,7.

Please take this opportunity to contact the Oireachtas members that represent constituents in your area. Patients deserve better.

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Patient Quotes

"Having a local neurologist in Donegal would be a game-changer. The burden of travelling long distances for appointments adds an extra layer of stress to an already challenging journey"
Noel
NoelLetterkenny
"Having access to neurology services here in Donegal would benefit me greatly as it would cut out long car journeys to Sligo (139kms/2hrs in both directions)."
Elaine
ElaineLetterkenny
 "I cannot over emphasise the importance of having a neurology service in Bantry hospital. It would significantly cut down the travel times for neurology patients accessing important services. I have a 160km return journey to travel for treatment in Cork. These journeys compound the fatigue and stress that already affects people with neurological disorders."
Ruth
RuthBantry
"Early morning clinic @ 9am means 6am departure, this in turn is a 4.30am wake up. 1hr 40mins without traffic or 2hrs 30 with.”
Louise
LouiseMayo
"Imagine saying goodbye to long journeys, having an accessible neurology service on your doorstep in Wexford could make a huge difference to so many people myself included. "
Lorna
LornaWexford
"Since being diagnosed in the 1980 s I have had to travel from Laois to Dublin for neurology services. The journey adds another layer of stress and fatigue."
Tony
TonyLaois
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Campaign Partners

This initiative is brought to you by the Neurological Alliance of Ireland and Roche Products (Ireland) Ltd....

Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Coleraine House, Coleraine St. 
Dublin 7
www.nai.ie
Email: advocacy@nai.ie

Roche Products (Ireland) Ltd

3004 Lake Drive
Citywest Business Campus
Naas Road
www.roche.ie

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Access to a Consultant Neurologist should be equally distributed across the country and the care you receive should not depend on where you live2. Please take this opportunity to contact the Oireachtas members that represent constituents in your area. Patients deserve better.

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