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Enriching and enhancing the lives of those in Ireland who are living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus, and the lives of their families and wider circle
We aim to foster an environment in which every person living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus can lead a fulfilled life
We provide essential information, support and advice to everyone living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus
We believe in, and seek to realise, a socially inclusive and equal society for all people living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus
We enable our members to get the very best from health, education, and social services by lobbying the Government
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus are two distinct but sometimes related medical conditions.
🛡️ Online Safety Awareness Session
Stay safe online! Learn how to spot and avoid scam emails, texts, and phone calls, and find out what to do if you encounter them.
📅 Date: Wednesday 1st April
🕛 Times: 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM (choose the session that suits you)
💻 Location: Online
To register, contact Zoe at zcole@sbhi.ie or 087 348 3268.
Stay informed. Stay protected.
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We have THREE SPACES REMAINING for our upcoming Wheelchair Skills Workshop! Get in touch with Claire if you and your family would like to join
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Do you do this for adults in south dublin
Our March newsletter has arrived! You can view it, alongside previous monthly SBHI newsletters on our website:
sbhi.ie/sbhis-monthly-newsletter/
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Happy #internationalwomensday 💕 The fabulous ladies in our Open Opportunities Day Service celebrated themselves in style this weeks ✨🪩
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Happy international women's day ladies lovely video
Happy international womans day to everyone Have a fantastic day lots of love little durcell bunny me and Lexi xxxx ❤️❤️❤️
Love this video
AGM and Conference Weekend Expression of Interest Form
Taking place on May 8th-10th in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone. Please complete this form before 3pm TODAY, the 20th of February if you are interested in attending this year's event.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BOOK THROUGH SBHI ONLY.
Once you have completed the form, Our Respite Manager, Louise, will be in touch in the coming weeks with pricing. If you have any queries in the meantime please email lhealy@sbhi.ie.
Annual Conference 2026 Expression of Interest Form
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We have just added some new merchandise to the SBHI Shop!
New items include:
> Embroidered SBHI Beanie
>Detachable €1 and €2 trolley tokens
>'Beanie and Bear' Bundle
You can support the life changing services and supports we provide to those living in Ireland with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus by viewing /purchasing from the SBHI Shop here: sbhi.ie/product-category/new/
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Don't forget about our upcoming coffee mornings next week 😊The first of our Coffee Mornings are coming up this month!☕️
As part of our 2026 ‘Making Connections’ initiative, the Family Liaison Team are delighted to invite you to our first coffee morning of the year. There will be four coffee mornings throughout the year, held in different locations throughout Ireland, offering opportunities to connect and chat in a relaxed atmosphere. Get in touch with your local Family Liaison Officer if you are interested in attending, or have any queries.
Coffee Mornings will take place on February 25th from 11am-1pm at the following locations:
📍SLIGO: Glasshouse Hotel
📍STILLORGAN: Talbot Hotel
📍NEWBRIDGE: Keadeen Hotel
📍MULLINGAR: Bloomfield Hotel
📍DUNDALK: Gateway Hotel
📍WEXFORD: Whitford Hotel
📍CORK: Maldron Hotel, Cork City
Everyone Welcome - We look forward to seeing you there!💙
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Which maldron hotel the one in the middle of city ? Or the one near Shannon Street?
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