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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.
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?
We’re delighted to announce our upcoming Get Job Ready workshop as part of our What Works for Me Programme.
This will run across two separate sessions, each focusing on two key areas to help you feel confident and prepared for employment.
Session 1
Date: 19th March 2026
Place: Glashaus Hotel, Tallaght, Dublin
Time 10am to 4pm
Topics covered:
>Crafting a strong CV and tailoring it to specific roles
>How to job search effectively, including creating and managing online job search profiles
Lunch will be provided. The venue is easily accessible, with Luas and bus stops right at the hotel, and parking available on site.
Session 2
(Date to be confirmed)
This session will focus on:
>Interview preparation, including mock interviews with real employers
>What happens after you secure employment, including employment rights, reasonable accommodations, the Work and Access scheme, and other key supports
Places are limited and the strict closing date to register is 5th March 2026.
To register, please email your interest to whatworksforme@sbhi.ie
The What Works For Me Programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland, through the Department of Social Protection, and the European Union alongside Workability: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme
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What works for me programme was the best thing I ever did.I got a job from it .That was 4 years ago.
Thank you so much for this great opportunity,we really appreciate it, wow this is great news 🙏🙏🙏!!!!!!!
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If you are considering holding a fundraiser in aid of SBHI please fill out the contact form to the right, or you can make a direct donation by clicking the ‘Donate’ button below.
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