The UNCRPD in its preamble references the original UN Charter of 1946 which recognised the “dignity, worth & rights of every human being”.
These words are a sobering starting point to guide us in Health, Social Care, but just as importantly, in every other department of state.

'We don’t need to talk about independence to ensure that the principles of autonomy and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We just need to talk about people leading the lives they choose to lead – then work together to make that a reality for everyone'

Dr Jonnie McCrea

Corrina Grimes As Kenneth Rockwood himself pictured with colleagues.

Corrina Grimes See use of the term ‘intrinsic capacity’ and ‘functional ability’ by Matteo and colleagues.

How do we talk to someone who is afraid of dying? Kathryn Mannix chats to Lynette Fay about why asking those uncomfortable questions can help everyone in those final moments.

You can listen back to the full interview on BBC Sounds

Congratulations to GBHI faculty members Iracema Leroi School of Medicine and Sven Vanneste Psychology TCD who have been elected to Fellowship of Trinity College Dublin Trinity College Dublin

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The afternoon session at #NeuroscienceNext Trinity College Dublin included Alzheimer's Association applications by Claire Sexton, computational methods by Carlos Coronel, Sebas Moguilner & Prof Lorina Naci, Global Brain Health Institute perspectives from Sandra Báez Elul Lakew, Sara Solis & Corrina Grimes, & remarks from…

‘Chuck Feeney brought people with diverse experiences and perspectives together, and that led to the emergence of really big ideas.’ - Brian Lawlor, Site Director, Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health, Ireland.

#GBHI #Equity #AtlanticPhilanthropies #ChuckFeeney

Amazing Global Brain Health Institute presentations on #brainhealth and #dementia spanning Colombia, Ethiopia, Mexico and Northern Ireland from Corrina Grimes Sara Solis Elul Dereje Sandra Báez Agustin Ibañez #AAICNeuro ISTAART

Lisa Strutt Corrina Grimes Kathryn Mannix NIPANC Cherith Semple Dr Jeff Hanna Hi Lisa, I was delighted that Kathryn had time to talk to me yesterday. A challenging but important conversation to have openly. As she said, in this part of the world, we do dead well, but we are not so good with the dying part of the process. Listen now on BBC Sounds

Jennifer Keane IFIC Updates Brain Injury Matters Mary-Elaine McCavert (CP&M-E) she/her Delighted that James Stewart & Aoibheann Magee are at #ICIC24 IFIC Updates! ☺️
Nothing more needs to be said!
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The wonderful Kathryn Mannix will be on my show today - talking about death and why it is important to understand death, know how to prepare for it, and manage it's impact. Questions/Comments welcome

Hello, Northern Ireland pals.
The fabulous Lynette Fay has invited me to chat about the mission to reclaim public understanding of dying today. I'll be joining her around ten past three before heading off to my flight to Belfast.
Listen in!
See some of you tomorrow xx

Delighted ‘I am?’ by creatives at Brain Injury Matters will welcome >1,000 international delegates 🌍 to Belfast at the IFIC Updates #ICIC24 in ICC Belfast | International Convention Centre!
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Come & hear about:
• #HumanRightsBasedPractice
• Day 1 | Session 5.D
• with Mary-Elaine McCavert (CP&M-E) she/her & myself!
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As part of our commitment to supporting and promoting neurodiversity in the workplace, Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald MLA has launched a new Neurodiversity Line Manager’s Toolkit for the Civil Service #neurodiversityawareness #strengthindifference

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We've arrived in New York for our grand opening. What could possibly go wrong at 'The Worst Cafe in the World'...probably everything, but that's the craic.
NYC shows almost SOLD OUT.

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🎟️Belfast: cqaf.com/the-worst-cafe…

'Classroom assistants support pupils with their learning needs, personal needs, medical needs & physical needs. Without them we simply could not operate.'

A Coalisland school principal says Stormont Ministers need to recognise their value - and to do that by increasing their pay

'By releasing the codes of our new model we aim to foster an open science framework for computational methods in #brainhealth & towards accelerating & democratizing science in regions traditionally underrepresented in brain health research such as Latin America'. #AtlanticFellows

Setting the date for a generational digital transformation across healthcare services Northern Trust

📣 7th of November 2024 📣

Let’s go #AHPs #encompassni

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.Global Brain Health Institute & School of Medicine Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint a Professor in Global Brain Health Research. Exceptional scholars committed to the training, teaching, & research mission of GBHI are encouraged to apply. Learn more about this academic position gbhi.org/career-opportu…