Vision
A society where polio survivors can live with independence and dignity, and are fully included and valued within the community.
Mission
We address the diverse needs of polio survivors, advocating for them, educating healthcare professionals, and providing a comprehensive range of person-centred services and supports.
What We Do
Polio Survivors Ireland works to maintain the independence and dignity of polio survivors, providing practical support to allow its members to remain active in the home and outside.
Our Core Objectives are to create awareness and provide information on the needs of polio survivors and on Post Polio Syndrome and to support and advocate on behalf of all polio survivors in Ireland.
Polio Survivors Ireland is a registered charity, Charity No. 20030926 and a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital, registered in Ireland, No. 354283.
Our Guiding Principles
We are member led and polio survivors are central to our work.
Services and supports are provided based on needs identified through consultation with members, fairly and within the financial capacity of the charity.
We act according to best practice and in line with our Code of Conduct.
Sensitivity, empathy and confidentiality are central to our communication with polio survivors.
Polio survivors are encouraged and enabled to live their lives with dignity.
We advocate where we can for Social Policy change to encompass the needs of polio survivors.
We cooperate and collaborate with other stakeholders, as appropriate.
History
Polio Survivors Ireland was set up in 1993, as the Post Polio Support Group by polio survivors who were experiencing the Late Effects of Polio (Post Polio Syndrome). The lack of information available to them about their condition had been identified as a significant problem.
Read more here on our history
Our Membership & Board Structure
Polio Survivors Ireland is a charity with members throughout Ireland. We are run by a voluntary Board of Directors and Board Sub-Committees.
The Board of the organisation can have up to 13 members. The Board meets at least 6 times each year.
Funding
Our main source of funding comes from grants made by the Health Service Executive (HSE).
Grants are received from other bodies for specific projects, expenses and services.
We rely heavily on fundraising from the general public, corporate bodies and occasional grants, to provide the integrated service required to comprehensively assist polio survivors.
Our funders:
Policies
Polio Survivors Ireland has a range of policies and procedures to ensure good governance and to guide our work, ensuring that we adhere to the requirements of statutory and regulatory authorities. Copies available on request.
Personnel
We employ a small executive staff that manages the day-to-day working of the organisation. The Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer, who are all voluntary, liaise with, and assist the executive.
Other members assist with specific projects, for example: Survivor magazine, recruitment of new members and fundraising.
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Polio Survivors Ireland – Complaints Policy
If you have a complaint about Polio Survivors Ireland, please contact the Complaints Officer, Frank Mitchell via info(at)polio.ie or send it in writing to the office addressed to Frank Mitchell, marked ‘Private and Confidential’. Please click below to read the Complaints Policy.
Polio Survivors Ireland Complaints Policy 2017.