MDI Signs EOPD’s Joint Letter in The Irish Times, 21st July 2025: No More Wasted Lives
On 21 July, Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease Ireland (EOPD.ie), together with 16 other national charities and alliances, including Muscular Dystrophy Ireland, issued a joint letter to The Irish Times calling for urgent action to end the inhumane practice of placing people under 65 — living with neurodegenerative conditions, acquired brain injuries, and other complex needs — in nursing homes.
This collective statement highlights the critical need for a dedicated national strategy that ensures appropriate supports, services, and community-based living options for people with complex needs. Read more here
