Jerry Buttimer

To draw attention to IPHA concerns about recommendations in the report on the use of biologics and biosimilars

Seeking to influence political manifestos to include a wide range of children’s rights issues

That early access to innovative new medicines for patients in Ireland would form part of any new framework agreement between the State and IPHA

Cross party manifesto commitments to develop and implement a National Vision Strategy

That members of the Oireachtas would be aware of the issues affecting people with COPD and would consider implementing our manifesto to improve health services to people living with COPD

To sign up as many election candidates as possible so as to highlight to inadequate services for the 1 in 5 people living with arthritis.::To advocate for more resources in rhematology such as consultant posts, nurse specialist, physiotherapists and occupational therapists

To secure a VAT reduction on emolients

To secure a meeting before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health & Children

awareness and support among political representatives on the issue that the three year implementation period for the neurorehabilitation strategy 2011-2015 comes to an end in December 2015 with no progress on implementation and no implementation plan being published

To provide the legislative framework for the establishment of a Suicide Prevention Authority

Inclusion Ireland proposed the establishment of a National Advocacy Authority which would have responsibility for the coordination and oversight for all advocacy services in receipt of public services. This authority would work alongside the existing public bodies such as Hiqa,…

All hospitals are trained in best practice policy surrounding the sudden death of a child and families referred to FirstLight for professionals and qualified support after leaving hospital care