The National Clinical Effectiveness Committee (NCEC) Department of Health launched Ireland’s first National Stop Smoking Clinical Guidelines in January 2022. For the first time in Ireland, we now have clear and comprehensive guidance on what good stop smoking care looks like. In addition to describing good stop smoking care for the general public who use […]
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This year has been another challenging year for us all and in particular for our frontline colleagues, as they continue to provide the highest standard of care possible to all patients. Our team also continued to play our part and support where we could. During 2021, HSE, Health & Wellbeing became part of the Strategy […]
Every day in Ireland, 3 people die from alcohol. Drinking alcohol also increases the risk of over 200 different diseases, and for many diseases including cancer, even low amounts of alcohol use increase our risk. To mark European Alcohol Awareness Week, the HSE Alcohol Programme engaged in a range of activities highlighting the impact alcohol […]
HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme launch new messages for condom campaign In November 2021, the HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme (SHCPP) updated its campaign promoting condom use. The campaign, first launched in November 2019, is aimed at young adults (aged 18–30) who are at increased risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections […]
HSE Staff Health and Wellbeing Countdown to Christmas Calendar 2021 This calendar has daily self-help messages, tips and lots of encouragement to help you maintain your health and wellbeing in the countdown to Christmas. As we reflect on another year of the COVID pandemic and face another tough winter it is important to find ways […]
This year has seen excellent progress despite challenging circumstances with one of the newest HSE Healthy Ireland initiatives targeting men’s health – ‘On Feirm Ground’, led by the Men’s Development Network (MDN). The initiative is a result of ongoing partnership working between MDN and HSE Health and Wellbeing, Healthy Ireland in the Department of Health, […]
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Staying Well this Winter
As the dark evenings are with us, getting out and doing your 30 minutes exercise can prove more challenging. HSE Health & Wellbeing have a range of initiatives which you can undertake from the comfort of your own home. Remember getting your daily exercise helps to improve your mood. In addition, Minding Your Wellbeing, the […]