Let’s Talk Dementia Webinar
Join our upcoming webinar with Dr Seán O’Dowd, Consultant Neurologist, Tallaght University Hospital; and Clinical Lead, National Dementia Services, along with an expert panel to the ‘Let’s Talk Dementia’ webinar on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 (11.00am – 12.15pm). The expert panel will explore dementia and its various types, the vital role of early diagnosis, and how to access health and social care services and supports. The session will also highlight the profound impact of social inclusion on health and wellbeing, and practical ways we can all contribute to creating a more inclusive society for people living with dementia.
With the number of people living with dementia on the rise and nearly half the population knowing someone affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, this webinar is an invaluable opportunity for all healthcare staff. By deepening our understanding, we can better support not only our service users but also our colleagues and families.
Register for this event on our eventbrite page.
HSE Health & Wellbeing Tobacco Free Ireland Update Webinar
The HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme recently held a Health & Wellbeing Tobacco Free Ireland Update Webinar. This webinar explored various key updates on the HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme, including the latest developments in the QUIT Campaign, free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), and current research on e-cigarettes and vaping.
It highlighted the practical supports available to anyone ready to quit smoking and the broader strategies that contribute to a healthier society. You can listen to Prof. Bobby Smyth, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist who explains the dangers of HHC and other cannabis-like vaping products that are freely available in Ireland today. at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNEO-S-h6Nc.
Whether you’re a smoker considering quitting, a friend or family member supporting someone on their quit journey, or a healthcare professional looking to stay informed, this webinar offers valuable insights and actionable advice.
Additional resources and supports can also be accessed through the webinar recording link above.
For advice and support, contact the HSE Tobacco Free Ireland team at [email protected] or visit QUIT.ie.
Delivering Sláintecare Healthy Communities Webinar
The HSE, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Local Authorities, hosted the Delivering Sláintecare Healthy Communities Webinar on Thursday, 5 December. For those who missed the event or wish to view it again, the full recording is available to watch on the HSE Health & Wellbeing YouTube channel. The recording includes extended footage featuring a presentation by one of our Sláintecare Healthy Communities Community Food and Nutrition Workers.
The webinar highlighted a broad range of initiatives designed to enhance the long-term health and wellbeing of individuals in communities across Ireland, particularly in areas where health inequalities are most evident.
For further details, you can download the HSE Sláintecare Healthy Communities 2023 Overview, which provides an in-depth summary of programme activities across the Sláintecare Healthy Communities areas in 2023.