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Issue 29 April 2026

The Get Active Programme launches on the HSE Health App

The Get Active Programme was recently launched at a national webinar on the 16th April, marking its introduction on the HSE Health App. Physical activity is one of the most important things we can do for our health, yet over half of adults are not meeting recommended guidelines. Regular movement reduces the risk of heart […]

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Issue 29 April 2026

Steps to Health 2026

Steps to Health is an annual HSE staff health & wellbeing initiative that aims to engage staff in a 5 week step challenge, encouraging increased physical activity to support both physical and mental health. This year’s challenge will take place over 5 weeks, from Monday 11th May to Sunday 14th June. Registration will remain open […]

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Issue 29 April 2026

New easy read stop smoking booklets now available

Three new HSE easy read booklets are now available to support people with intellectual disabilities and people with low literacy who want to quit smoking. Developed by the HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme in partnership with the HSE National Disability Team, the booklets use clear language, supportive images and a step‑by‑step approach to make information […]

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Issue 29 April 2026

Get Ready for Men’s Health Week

International Men’s Health Week (MHW) will run from Monday 15th until Sunday 21st June (Father’s Day). HSE Health and Wellbeing is proud to work in partnership with the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) to support this important annual campaign. The overall aims of the week are to support men and boys to engage in […]

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Issue 29 April 2026

Health Promotion in Community Pharmacies

HSE Health and Wellbeing will be working with the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) during 2026 to deliver on a partnership to promote health and wellbeing campaigns through the network of 1900 community pharmacies. The agreement was completed recently in collaboration with HSE Primary Care as part of the overall Community Pharmacy Agreement between the HSE […]

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Issue 29 April 2026

HSE Tobacco Free Campus Quality Improvement Bursary 2026–2027

HSE services are invited to apply for the Tobacco Free Campus (TFC) Quality Improvement Bursary 2026–2027, a funded initiative designed to strengthen tobacco-free environments across healthcare settings.  Open to acute, primary care, mental health, disability, and older persons services, the bursary supports teams to enhance implementation of Tobacco Free Campus policies while delivering practical, locally […]