Is Patient Centred Healthcare wanted by the Irish health system?
For the last four years I have actively used my experience of being a patient to engage with academics, governmental and commercial organisations to put the patient at the centre...
Hospitals: Are they for patient care or doctors careers?
“You want me to come back again tomorrow?” I said through gritted teeth. My cheeks were twitching with pain and I asked, “Are you admitting me?” “No, but you must...
Research vs Social Welfare in Ireland
Yesterday I had the honour of being a keynote speaker at a conference which focused on including patients in research. By this I mean people who live with illnesses should...
Can you take a holiday from DISABILITY? The Irish Government thinks I can!!
To say I am angry is an understatement. Yesterday when I arrived home, fully of optimism about our country and its desire to put the patient (I am writing a...
Is Dublin Airport the leader in disability services?
Is Dublin Airport the leader in PRM services? There are times in life where you see a massive difference in the way two similar organisations approach a situation. Last week...
Disabled Drivers and Climate Change
In the last few days the government of Ireland announced its goals in tackling Climate Change. They ranged from the use of plastics to home insulation, all to reduce the...