<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Cerebral Palsy Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cerebral Palsy Ireland is an Irish organisation working to improve the lives of people with cerebral palsy across Ireland. ]]></description><link>https://www.cerebralpalsyireland.ie/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:33:50 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cerebralpalsyireland.ie/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Budget 2026: What the €3.9bn Disability Allocation Means for You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the government's recent announcement of a record €3.9 billion investment in specialist disability services, our team has been analyzing exactly how this will reach families on the ground. While the headline figure is a significant 20% increase from last year, our focus remains on the specific "service pillars" that affect the CP community. The HSE's National Service Plan for 2026 highlights several key areas for improvement: Respite Expansion: A €25 million increase to fund an...]]></description><link>https://www.cerebralpalsyireland.ie/post/understanding-budget-2026-what-the-3-9bn-disability-allocation-means-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f237ca7475e016cb973b37</guid><category><![CDATA[ADVOCACY AND POLICY]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:56:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_cbec89ef7db448a4ad6c61512a38f81c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olwyn  Roche</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland’s First National CP Register: A Milestone for Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are proud to support the ongoing development of Ireland’s first National Cerebral Palsy Register. For years, a lack of centralized data has made it difficult to advocate for the exact level of funding and services our community needs. This register, led by the ELEVATE research team, will change that. By securely tracking the experiences and needs of the 13,000+ people living with CP in Ireland, we can finally provide the government with a data-driven roadmap for service expansion. This...]]></description><link>https://www.cerebralpalsyireland.ie/post/ireland-s-first-national-cp-register-a-milestone-for-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f236c7829c52805ba941dc</guid><category><![CDATA[RESEARCH AND PROGRESS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:53:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_c3f1f95dc8144875ba35a4be464be136~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olwyn  Roche</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigning for Equitable Equipment Grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, representatives from Cerebral Palsy Ireland met with members of the Oireachtas to discuss the urgent need for a streamlined Assistive Technology Grant. Current wait times for specialized seating and communication devices vary significantly by county, creating an "address lottery" for families. We are calling for a centralized funding model to ensure that every child and adult has access to the tools they need to live independently, regardless of where they live. Sign our petition...]]></description><link>https://www.cerebralpalsyireland.ie/post/campaigning-for-equitable-equipment-grants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f23631b22b9270c63a3804</guid><category><![CDATA[ADVOCACY AND POLICY]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:48:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_723f8d4aaa32459eb9401a612566f1c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olwyn  Roche</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Bridges: Our New Family Peer-Support Network Launches]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to announce the official launch of our National Family Connect program. We know that some of the best advice comes from those who have walked the path before you. This new initiative matches families who are new to a cerebral palsy diagnosis with experienced "mentor families" across Ireland. Whether you need a chat over coffee or help navigating the local school system, our community is here to ensure no one feels they are navigating this journey in isolation. The goal isn't...]]></description><link>https://www.cerebralpalsyireland.ie/post/building-bridges-our-new-family-peer-support-network-launches</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f234efd3f2ae6dd9173f45</guid><category><![CDATA[COMMUNITY SUPPORT]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:45:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/30c677dc84e749c39e3677161ba75e9d.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olwyn  Roche</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>