HSE Health and Wellbeing
As 2025 concludes, I wish to express my sincere gratitude for your unwavering commitment to keeping health promotion, prevention, early intervention, and the addressing of health inequalities at the forefront of our work. The impactful programs delivered this year are a testament to the collaborative efforts of our Regional Health Promotion and Improvement teams, community […]
Sláintecare Healthy Communities (SHC) continued to make a meaningful difference throughout 2024, reaching more than 10,000 people across Ireland. While the figures show steady growth, it’s the stories behind those numbers that reveal the true value of this work. At its heart, SHC is about removing barriers to health and wellbeing by meeting people where […]
The HSE has launched a new Public Health Strategy 2025–2030, setting out an ambitious vision for the best possible health and wellbeing for everyone in Ireland. The strategy aims to improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and strengthen Ireland’s public health system through collaboration, evidence-informed practice, and innovation. The strategy prioritises delivering a high-quality integrated public […]
The Smoke Free Homes challenge, adapted from earlier UK and Irish models, was introduced in Dublin’s North East Inner City (NEIC) to encourage households to create smoke-free homes and cars. Over a one-month period, the initiative aimed to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke and support smokers in taking a positive step towards quitting. Implemented in […]
HSE Health and Wellbeing, together with a range of partners, hosted a Men’s Health Webinar this week titled Minding Yourself and Others, with special guest Keith Donald, who has famously played with Moving Hearts, Van Morrison, Sinead O’Connor, Mary Coughlan, Christy Moore, and loads more. Lorcan Brennan from the Men’s Development Network was the host, […]
As we wrap up 2025, we’re delighted to share some reflections and highlights from our journey on the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast. It’s been a busy year, and we are so grateful for your continued support and engagement. For the final episode of the year, we sat down last week to discuss and […]
Bray & North Wicklow Area Partnership’s Social Prescribing service delivered a 5-week evening programme Thrive Through Menopause, in September and October 2025 in Bray, providing expert information in the areas of medical options, bone health, nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle options. Twenty women attended each week and had the opportunity to ask workshop facilitators questions […]
This January 2026, HSE Health and Wellbeing is launching a focused six-week activation to promote Balancing Stress. Balancing Stress is an evidence-based online resource developed by HSE psychologists and Health and Wellbeing. It consists of six 35-minute self-guided video sessions that people can watch in their own time, on their phone, tablet or computer. The […]