“Hospital visits with your neurodivergent child: tips and strategies ” with Dr Lhara Mullins. 

Dr Lhara Mullins is a lecturer in health promotion and programme director of the BA (Hons) Social Care at the University of Galway, as well as an active advocate locally and nationally for all things autism and neurodiversity related.

Children In Hospital Ireland would like to thank Dr Lhara Mullins for so generously giving her time and expertise to speak on this topic.

“Navigating Finacial Supports when your Child has a Long-Term Illness – Rights and Entitlements for Family Carers” with Clare Duffy of Family Carers Ireland. 

During this presentation, Clare shares information about key entitlements available to those caring for a loved one, including Domiciliary Care Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Leave and Carer’s Benefit, Work Life Balance Act, Tax Relief/Credits.

Many thanks to Clare Duffy of Family Carers Ireland for leading this very informative session with such compassion and enthusiasm.

Please note: All information provided is accurate at the time of recording in May 2025 but is subject to change. 

“Transitioning from Paediatric to Adult Healthcare Services” with Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Helen Fitzgerald, Aisha Alameen Betro, and Jay Dunne.

In this webinar, we will look at the often complex process of transitioning from paediatric to adult healthcare services from three different perspectives; that of a young person, a parent, and a professional. We will also present on our SteppingUp website and resources that can support and guide you through this period in your, or your child’s, healthcare journey.