External Support Agencies with links at the NRH

External support agencies who can provide helpful information to support you after your discharge from the NRH  is listed below:

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland (ABII) provides a broad range of flexible rehabilitation services for people throughout Ireland with acquired brain injury (ABI). The ABII mission is to enable people with Acquired Brain Injury to live independently within their communities.
Tel: (01) 280 4164
www.abiireland.ie

Citizens Information

Citizens Information provides a free and confidential Information, Advice and Advocacy Service, and will help with queries in relation to social welfare payments, housing, legal matters, HSE services, pensions, or a range of other issues.
Tel: 1890 777 121
www.citizensinformation.ie

Headway

Headway’s aim is to bring positive change to people affected by an acquired brain injury. Specialising in brain injury rehabilitation, Headway offer a range of services and supports in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Kerry and the South East.
Tel: (01) 810 2066 (Head Office).
Helpline: Lo-call 1890 200 278
www.headway.ie

Irish Wheelchair Association

The Irish Wheelchair Association is a national organisation dedicated to the achievement of full social, economic and educational integration of people with disability as equal, independent and participative members of the community.
Tel: (01) 235 5406 or 01 818 6400
www.iwa.ie

Spinal Injuries Ireland

Spinal Injuries Ireland is dedicated to advocating and ensuring that those affected by spinal cord injury have the best quality of life. SII work to achieve change in terms of service provision, public awareness and prevention.
Tel: (01) 235 5317
www.spinalinjuries.ie

Irish Heart Foundation

The Irish Heart Foundation is the national stroke and heart charity which aims to eliminate preventable death and disability from heart disease and stroke, and to support and care for those living with these life-changing conditions.
Tel: (01) 668 5001
www.irishheart.ie

Southside Partnership – DLR Social Prescribing for Health and Wellbeing

Social Prescribing is about supporting the health and wellbeing of people by helping them to connect with local, community-based activities as well as national and online supports.  This service is for you if you feel you might need some support to mind your health and wellbeing.
Tel: (01) 706 0100
Website: DLR Social Prescribing for Health and Wellbeing

Croí – Heart and Stroke Charity

The aim of Croí is to lead the fight against heart disease and stroke, with a particular focus on the West of Ireland. Their mission is to prevent disease, save lives and promote recovery and wellbeing.
Tel: (091) 544 310
www.croi.ie

Children in Hospital Ireland

Children in Hospital Ireland (CIH Ireland) is a national organisation established by parents to promote a positive hospital experience for all children and families, before, during and after hospitalisation.
Tel: (01) 290 3510
www.childreninhospital.ie

Other Support Services