EOPD’s Joint Letter in The Irish Times, 21st July 2025: No More Wasted Lives

Today, Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease Ireland (EOPD.ie), together with 16 other national charities and alliances, issued a joint letter to The Irish Times calling for urgent action to end the inhumane practice of placing people under 65 — living with neurodegenerative conditions, acquired brain injuries, and other complex needs — in nursing homes.

This collective statement, signed by 17 organisations in total, highlights the critical need for a dedicated national strategy that ensures appropriate supports, services, and community-based living options for people with complex needs.

Read our the full letter and calls to action below, along with the full list of charity signatories.