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Issue 13 June 2023

Consultation with Service Users and Service Providers to Inform the Delivery of Integrated Alcohol Services

The HSE Alcohol Programme are inviting people to take part anonymously in a research study that is being conducted by researchers at Trinity College Dublin, led by Professor Catherine Comeskey. The aim of this study is to provide an evidence informed consultation of alcohol services with a focus on accessibility, partnership, experience of using and […]

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Issue 13 June 2023

“One conversation can change a life” – Making Every Contact Count Champions Event

‘Making Every Contact Count Champions Event’ was a key event organised in April 2023 by Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County (CHO DNCC) and was supported by the National MECC Programme. To learn about the benefits of Making Every Contact Count for Health Professionals, click here. One of the nine recommendations in the […]

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Issue 13 June 2023

New e-learning module on HseLand: ‘Social Prescribing – for healthcare professionals’

A new e-learning module is available on HSE Land entitled ‘Social prescribing – for healthcare professionals’. By the end of this 25 minute long course, learners will be able to: Explain what social prescribing is. Describe who can benefit from social prescribing and how it positively impacts participants’ health and wellbeing. Explain the role of […]

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Issue 13 June 2023

New report shows that over one million condoms were ordered by 131 community organisations via the National Condom Distribution Services in 2022.

The HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme has published a report outlining activities of the National Condom Distribution Service (NCDS) in 2022. The report shows a large growth in the number of orders from community organisations across the country. In 2022, over one million condoms and 600,000 lubricant sachets were ordered by 131 community […]

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Issue 13 June 2023

Global Network for Tobacco Free Healthcare

The GNTH network, commonly called the Global Network, is an independent, international, non-profit association that was formed to facilitate action on tobacco within healthcare services. The Global Network’s mission is to advocate, recruit and enable healthcare services and professionals globally to implement and sustain effective tobacco management and cessation policies in accordance with the WHO […]

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Issue 13 June 2023

HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, Episode 19 – HSE Active Workplaces

Listen to the latest HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast about active workplaces and the importance of physical activity. We talk to Eimear Cotter, Project Manager, Healthy Eating Active Living Programme, HSE Health & Wellbeing and Dan Russell, Health Promotion & Improvement Officer, HSE, Dublin South, Kildare & West Wicklow Community Healthcare, about Active Workplaces […]