Specialist Rehabilitation Services for Ireland:
Connect – Reflect – Impact
Strengthening our Connections; Reflecting on what works well and how we can improve; Impact by enhancing patient pathways, outcomes and experience
Join healthcare leaders, innovators, forward-thinking professionals and people with lived experience of rehabilitation for a transformative event designed to inspire, educate and connect.
This conference, hosted by the National Rehabilitation Hospital, brings together health professionals, clinicians, policy makers, researchers, support services, people with lived experience of rehabilitation, and international guest speakers.
It will provide a forum to discuss and exchange experiences, expertise, insights and ideas related to the field of specialist rehabilitation, across all patient demographic groups. This sharing of knowledge across the continuum of care is essential to the ongoing development of integrated specialist rehabilitation services in Ireland, within the overall context of wider health service developments, nationally and internationally.
The conference will:
- Focus expertise and harness energy in developing fit-for-purpose specialist rehabilitation services for Ireland
- Discuss the best use of available resources to provide quality, efficient, cost-effective rehabilitation services in an evolving healthcare environment
- Explore how service users can access the appropriate services for their individual rehabilitation needs when, where and how they need them
- Consider ways to strengthen the infrastructure supporting the provision of specialist rehabilitation on a national, regional and community basis, to optimise care pathways, sustainable outcomes and patient & family experience
- Help foster collaborative practices among all relevant stakeholders
- Provide an update on the ‘Rehabilitation 2030’ global initiative launched by the World Health Organization
Who should attend
The conference is for all those in the healthcare sector who have an interest in,
or are involved in service planning, provision, integration, and developing
specialist rehabilitation services in hospitals and in the community.
The conference is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals and people
with lived experience of rehabilitation to connect, share insights and explore
initiatives for developing rehabilitation services for Ireland.
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Programme at a Glance
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CPD Points will be awarded for attendance at the full conference
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Scientific Posters:
Call for Abstracts is now closed
This conference aims to showcase innovation, research, and best practices that strengthen rehabilitation services across acute, inpatient, and community settings.
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Review Process
Abstracts that were received by the deadline (20th October) will be peer-reviewed by the conference scientific subcommittee. Selection will be based on the quality of the abstract submission, relevance to theme, innovation, clarity, and impact. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by 31st October 2025.
If you have any questions regarding your submission, please email: Poster Abstract Query
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Registration
Early Bird Registration Fee – to 5th November: €275
Standard Registration Fee: €325
Student Registration Fee: €275 with proof of enrolment
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Patients Included Charter 
The NRH is committed to incorporating the experience and insight of patients into their organisation, including this conference. Link to compliance with the patients included conference checklist here...
* If you have lived experience of rehabilitation, or you are a carer or family member, find details of the discounted registration fee here…
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* An optional session is included with all registrations. This will be held at the National Rehabilitation Hospital on Saturday 6th December from 9.30am – 12.45pm . This will include a site visit and clinically relevant knowledge to practice presentations. Please indicate on the Registration Form if you are interested in attending this session.
Find Knowledge-to-Practice Session details here…
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