HSE Health and Wellbeing
As we near the start date for Steps to Health 2025, staff in health services are being encouraged to join a team and participate. This is a fun and light-hearted activity, not to mention a healthy way to achieve daily steps. Steps to Health is a five-week walking challenge that takes place from Monday, May […]
The HSE Sexual Health Programme held a half-day conference on Wednesday 19th February 2025 at The Ashling Hotel to launch new research by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). This research has found that while knowledge of the best method for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is high among young people, knowledge of fertility […]
Our latest episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast explores the challenges young people face when it comes to alcohol in Ireland today. Martina Byrne, Manager of Crosscare, Ronanstown Youth Service, and Sive Brennan, a Leaving Cert student and Junior Youth Worker, join us for an insightful discussion on peer pressure, societal attitudes, […]
To expand the benefits of arts and health across the HSE, areas with a limited arts and health programme were identified to host an Arts and Health Awareness Day. The first awareness day was held in Nenagh Hospital on 22nd January, which was organised and co-ordinated between the Nenagh Hospital team, Healthy Ireland UL Hospitals […]
On Wednesday, January 22nd the Let’s Talk Dementia Webinar, co-hosted by HSE Healthy Ireland and the HSE National Dementia Services, took place with over 800 participants. The speakers shared their experiences of working with people with dementia and their families and gave information on: the signs and symptoms of various types of dementia and the […]
The catering team at The National Rehabilitation Hospital celebrated its commitment to creating a healthy food environment for staff and visitors. The Dublin hospital achieved its Happy Heart Healthy Eating Award Gold level recertification in October 2024, having previously achieved the Silver award two years ago. The Happy Heart Healthy Eating Award is a unique […]
Obesity stigma refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs associated with obesity, including bias, discrimination, stereotyping and social exclusion. We know from research that it is all too common in today’s society for people living with obesity to experience stigma across a number of settings, including healthcare, education, the workplace, Media and in personal relationships. […]