Woman with cerebral palsy secures 24-hour HSE care to study in UCC

Evelyne Cynk who has cerebral palsy, fulfilled her dream of securing a place on UCC’s creative writing master’s programme and will receive HSE funding to benefit from 24-hour care in Cork

A University College Cork (UCC) student with cerebral palsy who was forced to commute between Germany and Cork to retain her disability supports has won her battle to stay in Ireland.

Evelyne Cynk has managed to secure funding from the HSE that will allow her access to 24-hour care in Ireland similar to what she receives in Germany.