Features medical, alternative health care, public safety and emergency services and mental health resources in Ireland.
Recommended Resources
Concerns itself with supporting people who are affected by eating disorders by ensuring, awareness, and understanding of eating disorders outside of those who are affected by them. Displays a list of such disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, body dysmorphic disorder, and binge eating disorders as well as information about men and eating disorders. Shares treatment and support resources and an entire section dedicated to helping people to get involved.
https://www.bodywhys.ie
The British Polio Fellowship is a non-profit organisation which provides information about this support group; with an FAQ and other resources for polio survivors. Also contains much information about post polio syndrome (PPS).
https://britishpolio.org.uk
Irish hospital that provides medical services to infants and women. Find detailed information on the hospital's services such as neonatal services, gynaecological services and more. The website also has information on midwifery.
http://www.coombe.ie
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
The Dyslexia Association of Ireland is a non-profit organisation which provides outreach and support information and resources to children and adults living with dyslexia. Also shares audio information about dyslexia itself, including what it is, and how anyone can help.
http://www.dyslexia.ie/
Provides information and support to Irish people suffering from cancer. Support groups for cancer patients can be found here, as well as information on cancer research and clinical trials underway in Ireland.
https://www.cancer.ie
Irish College of Psychiatrists
Regulates the training and certification, as well as continuing education for practitioners of psychiatry in Ireland. Find publications, faculties and events as well as membership and trainee information.
https://www.irishpsychiatry.ie
Specialist website that addresses the health needs of Irish people. One of the website's most useful tools is the "rate my hospital" feature that helps you learn about the state of your hospital. The website also has news articles about Irish health care and a doctor locator.
http://www.irishhealth.com
Provides an overview of osteoporosis, signs and symptoms, and risk factors as well as how diet affects osteoporosis, patient stories, and hints and, for those who are living with the disease, tips for living with it. There is also a questionnaire to determine your risk factors. The information on the site will also guide those who want to get a bone scan.
http://www.irishosteoporosis.ie/
ISS, the Irish Sleep Society, is a non-profit organization concerned with the clinical trials and study of sleep, sleep conditions, and sleep disorders throughout centres in Ireland.
http://irishsleepsociety.org/
Migraine Association of Ireland
Spreads the word about the Migraine Association by distributing information, reassurance, and support to migraine sufferers and people with other headache disorders. Articles about management, medications, and treatments are here, and there is a section about teenagers and children who have migraines and the special circumstances they present.
https://www.migraine.ie
MDI, Muscular Dystrophy Ireland, is a non-profit organisation which provides support and educational information to people with the disease and their families throughout Ireland.
http://www.mdi.ie
Offers information and support to those who suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Trichotillomania (TTM), and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Shows facts about each of the three disorders and shares details about support groups for each of them and for their families. Additionally, lays out dates and times of lectures about pertinent topics are scheduled.
https://polio.ie
Formerly called "the Post Polio Support Group Ireland"m Polio Survivors Ireland is a non-profit organisation set up by Polio Survivors to assist their fellow survivors throughout the country of Ireland.
http://www.ppsg.ie
The Miscarriage Association of Ireland
Charitable body created by women and men who have been through the loss of a baby through miscarriage. Founded in 1988m this association offers support via telephone hotline, support groups, and information by way of this site among other methods. They offer a newsletter and membership.
http://www.miscarriage.ie/
