Background
The ANAIL ILD network has been established to provide support to members, encouraging information sharing, education, training, development, research and best practice in the care of patients with ILD. the future aim of the ILD network is to encourage collaboration with all ILD specialists within Ireland.
Steering Group
- Bernadette Bowen, Respiratory CNSp, Cork University Hospital bernadette.bowen@hse.ie
- Lynn Fox, Respiratory CNSp, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital lynnfox@mater.ie
- Paula Ryan, Respiratory ANP, University Hospital Limerick paula.ryan@hse.ie
Healthcare Provider Information
- Position Statement from the Irish Thoracic Society on the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Information on Cough in IPF
- UK ILD Interdisciplinary Network
Patient Information
- Irish Lung Fibrosis Association www.ilfa.ie
- Fight IPF – information and support for patients with IPF www.fightipf.ie
Patient support groups:
- Cork, Glounthane – Contact: Anne 087 9854587
- Kerry, Tralee – Contact: Adrian 087 2414004 Email: adrianess@eircom.net
- Dublin, Aungier St – Contact: Matt 086 2448682, Pam 086 1789055, Paddy 08704128612
- Midland, Tullamore – Contact: Tom 086 1500970, Anthony 087 2585699
- Southeast – Contact: Laura 087 2854509
- Cavan Monaghan – Contact: Kevin 0852436828
- Mid West (Limerick – Tipperary) – Contact: Noreen 087 2627976