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Issue 30 June 2026

Webinar: ‘Working together to Make Every Move Count’

Screenshot from a webinar titled “Working Together to Make Every Move Count – Physical Activity Pathways for Health.” Three speakers are shown in a video conferencing layout, with Health Service Executive (HSE) and Sport Ireland branding visible in the background.
L to R: Colin O’Heir, Department of Health, Benny Cullen, Sport Ireland and Sarah O’Brien, Healthy Eating Active Living Programme, HSE.

The second webinar in the ‘Working together to Make Every Move Count’ webinar took place last week. The series launched in April this year and aims to support healthcare professionals to raise the topic of physical activity and actively support patients to become more active. Click here for the webinar link: https://youtu.be/gw-97S46Z04 This webinar focused […]

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Issue 30 June 2026

Webinar: Chronic Disease Curriculum – Prevention and Management

A ‘Chronic Disease Curriculum – Prevention and Management’ webinar was hosted on the 28th May, with over 500 registered, and over 200 attending this event on the day. The Chronic Disease Prevention and Management curriculum was developed through a unique collaboration between HSE and all HEIs in Ireland. The curriculum consists of a Making Every […]

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Issue 30 June 2026

Recent Showcase of Local & National Tobacco Control initiatives to International Colleagues from Türkiye

Group photograph of several people standing behind a table in a formal meeting room. Irish and EU flags and a large framed painting are visible in the background. Glasses and documents are placed on the table in the foreground.
Minister Murnane O'Connor with the Junior Minister for Health in Türkiye and members of the Turkish delegation

On June 10th & 11th, a delegation from Türkiye visited Ireland for a 2 day site visit to hear and learn about our experience in Ireland of Tobacco control legislation, Tobacco control monitoring by Environmental Health Services, delivery of stop smoking care, and implementation of tobacco free environments. The delegation included the Junior Minister of […]

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Issue 30 June 2026

Delivering Evidence-Based Physical Activity Behaviour Change in Primary Care and Community Settings

Promotional graphic for a free online course titled “Delivering Evidence-Based Physical Activity Behaviour Change in Primary Care and Community Settings”. Includes NIPC and HSE logos. Course starts 16 September or 14 October, evening sessions. Three-month programme with application deadline 14 August. “Apply now” link to nipc.ie.

Are you interested in supporting your patients to become more active? The HSE’s Healthy Eating Active Living Programme has commissioned a short course, delivered by the National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health (NIPC). It is a free 3 month online training and education programme, designed to equip healthcare professionals with the core knowledge, skills […]

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Issue 29 April 2026

The Get Active Programme launches on the HSE Health App

Pictured at the launch of the HSE Health and Wellbeing Get Active Programme, now available on the latest version of the HSE Health App, are (left to right): Sarah Buggy, HSE Digital; Dr Bláthín Casey, HSE Healthy Eating Active Living Programme; Enda Somers, programme participant recovering from a stroke; Mary O’Carroll, programme participant living with chronic heart disease; Sarah O’Brien, HSE Healthy Eating and Active Living Programme; and Helen Deely, National Director, HSE Health & Wellbeing, Strategy & Research.
Pictured at the launch of the HSE Health and Wellbeing Get Active Programme, now available on the latest version of the HSE Health App, are (L–R): Sarah Buggy, Content Lead, HSE Digital; Dr Bláthín Casey, Project Manager, HSE Healthy Eating Active Living Programme; Enda Somers, Athenry, programme participant recovering from a stroke; Mary O’Carroll, Corcullen, programme participant living with chronic heart disease; Sarah O’Brien, National Lead, HSE Healthy Eating and Active Living Programme; and Helen Deely, National Director, HSE Health & Wellbeing, Strategy & Research.

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

A diverse group of people walking together in a line beneath a light blue banner, with a green circle on the left containing the words “Steps to Health.”

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 HSE QUIT.ie easy-read information booklets displayed side by side, each focused on supporting people to stop smoking. The booklet titles are Why should I quit smoking?, Steps to quit smoking, and Getting help to quit smoking. Each cover features colourful health-themed icons and an “easy read” label.

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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