CP Life Research Centre

On #WorldCPDay, hear what some young adults with cerebral palsy want for their future. A lack of accessible and inclusive health services that meet their changing needs should not get in their way #CPForLifeNotJustChildhood https://lnkd.in/efN5QU2H

With #NationalPPIFestival2024 happening this week, we’re thrilled to launch our Public Involvement Panel! Ready to make an impact? Register now! Register: https://shorturl.at/Zmp9e or email: cplifecentre@rcsi.ie PPI Ignite Network @ RCSI RCSI School of Physiotherapy F.U.S.S Balbriggan National Disability Authority Disability Federation of Ireland #ppi #research #disability #nothingaboutuswithoutus

Join us October 16th at 11am for our Ignition Webinar where we will explore findings from a 3-year #research project on the transition to adult #healthcare for people with #disabilities and launch resources to support transition to adult healthcare for young people with disabilities. Hosted in collaboration with the CRC Central Remedial Clinic, this engaging session is not to be missed. Register here: https://rb.gy/2mzmgb Disability Federation of Ireland Enable Ireland AOTI - Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists F.U.S.S Balbriggan RCSI School of Physiotherapy

Last week, we hosted an engaging public involvement workshop at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) to help shape our latest initiative, the “Access Information Map”(AIM). This exciting project, funded by Smart D8 will create a crowd-sourced directory of health services and supports. Are you ready to make an impact too? Get involved with our exciting public involvement opportunities! Register your interest here: to stay updated on the latest opportunities and to be part of shaping impactful projects as they arise https://rb.gy/e6zpbu RCSI School of Physiotherapy National Disability Authority Disability Federation of Ireland Cerebral Palsy Foundation #disability #cerebralpalsy #research #health #support #ppi

We are delighted to have been awarded two awards under the Health Research Board (HRB) Investigator-Led Projects scheme. Thanks to our brilliant teams of co-applicants and collaborators for their support - we look forward to starting!

Join our next CP-Life Research seminar series on “Accessing happiness ad community through beach accessibility and inclusion” by James Czencz, Australian Catholic University, Australia and Talia McDowell, Alix Crawford and Kyleigh Lough from Mae Murray Foundation, Northern Ireland on Wednesday 9th October 2:30-3:30pm online. Register at https://lnkd.in/dRcXMhxR Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) CRC Central Remedial Clinic Enable Ireland RCSI School of Population Health RCSI School of Physiotherapy CP Life Research Centre James Czencz Australian Catholic University Mae Murray Foundation Suzanne McDonough

Check out our graphical abstract that was recently published in Mac Keith Press #DMCN which highlights the 'Experiences of #healthservices for adults with #cerebralpalsy, their support people, and service providers' RCSI School of Physiotherapy Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) https://lnkd.in/eCfhxJwK

HEPA Europe Network and WHO Regional Office for Europe Thank you so much for the honour to host this years annual Health Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) Conference in Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Dublin. We were delighted to have welcomed 420 delegates from across Europe and the world to share and discuss their work with an emphasis on Inclusion. Particular thanks to all the people who made this conference possible Suzanne McDonough, Claire Devine, Ailish Malone, Eimear McDonnell, Anne Hickey, Cara McVeigh, Dave Harris, aoife stephenson, Dr Anna Chalkley, Stephen Whiting to name just a few! Roll on Lithuania 2025!

Our next CP-Life Research Seminar is on 9th of October 2:30pm. James Czencz from Australian Catholic University @cpachieve, Australia and Talia McDowell, Alix Crawford and Kyleigh Lough from Mae Murray Foundation Northern Ireland will be talking about “Accessing happiness and community through beach accessibility and inclusion” Join us online. Register at https://lnkd.in/eXxkw8eg

We are looking forward to attending and presenting at HEPA 2024 hosted by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) RCSI School of Physiotherapy. A fantastic line up of national and international speakers coming together on the theme of “Optimising Health and Enhancing Physcial Activity: The Importance of Inclusion. We look forward to connecting with you all next week