Neurology patients waiting up to 3 years for care

Children and adults with serious brain conditions are waiting years for treatment, seeing vital state supports axed, and are increasingly seeking help privately because they have lost faith in the public system.

The graphic findings detailing the reality of Ireland’s neurological services will be revealed in a report by a leading patient group later today.

The document, based on the experiences of 600 people with serious illnesses nationwide, has been drawn up by the Neurological Alliance of Ireland to highlight repeatedly ignored gaps in the essential service.