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flag Ireland’s EB patients lack consistent care, supplies, and support, prompting calls for better funding and coordination.

flag A new report reveals significant gaps in care for Ireland’s approximately 300 people with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare, painful skin condition causing severe blistering from minor friction. flag Patients face inconsistent access to essential wound care supplies, no national bandage scheme forcing out-of-pocket costs, and inadequate psychological and dental support. flag Home nursing services are strained by staff shortages and poor training. flag Financial and welfare systems are complex and difficult to navigate, leaving many, including severe cases like Amanda Nugent and Liz Collins’ daughter, feeling invisible and unsupported. flag The EB Butterfly Review, commissioned by charity Debra, recommends improved home nursing, simplified benefits access, and affordable medical supplies. flag Debra’s CEO noted progress in securing dedicated annual funding for integrated care and mental health services at St James’s Hospital, with patients and caregivers urging coordinated support to reduce the emotional and financial burden.

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