Health Service Executive

“This service is about more than just managing symptoms - it’s about restoring dignity, independence, and quality of life to people living with bladder issues” says Teresa Mulhern, Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner. A new community continence service has been launched in Donegal. With urinary incontinence affecting 1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men, the need for early intervention and community-based support is greater than ever. The service aims to transform the management of urinary incontinence by bringing expert care closer to home. It offers timely, effective treatment through an integrated approach. Read more: https://bit.ly/4mExd28 #OurHealthService | #UrologyService | #IntegratedCare | #PatientWellBeing | #Improvingoutcomes | #Incontinence | HSE West North West

On this week’s episode of the Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, Jenny Smyth from the National Social Inclusion Office and Rob from the Ana Liffey Drugs Project join us to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. They offer practical advice on overdose recognition, the importance of naloxone, and peer-led interventions that support communities affected by drug-related harm. This episode highlights the need for compassion, training, and open dialogue to reduce stigma and save lives. Links to further information and training are available in the podcast descriptor. Podbean: https://bit.ly/4oRckCx Spotify: https://bit.ly/4fVSiCs   Apple: https://bit.ly/45CSqUf YouTube: https://lnkd.in/d55ZC4TE  

HSE South West recently launched a series of videos to reflect on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and focus on this year’s theme - ‘Loneliness - Connection is Protection’. The videos are available on the HSE South West YouTube channel and on social media. In 2024, 811 concerns of elder abuse were reported to the Safeguarding and Protection Team in the South West. The primary concern raised involved emotional abuse, with 487 concerns reported, and many of these concerns involved more than one type of abuse. “Watch out for any signs of elder abuse and know how and when to report it to a professional, or service known to you,” Miriam Tobin, Principal Social Worker, Safeguarding and Protection Team, South West. Read more: https://bit.ly/45XSxJW Watch the videos here: https://bit.ly/45JJk6M #OurHealthService | #ElderAbuseAwareness | #Safeguarding | #Connection | #SafeSpaces

There was fun indoors and outdoors in recent weeks at St John’s Community Hospital Sligo, as the second Wise Roots Age Friendly Festival took place. Residents, their families and friends were all treated to a day of entertainment, music and laughter at the community hospital. Nicola Scanlon Fox, Director of Nursing at St John’s Community Hospital explained that “after the success of the first age friendly Wise Roots Festival last year, the demand for a repeat show could not be ignored. It was a wonderful occasion which reflected the months of planning the committee put in.” Read more: https://bit.ly/45zeejD #OurHealthService | HSE West North West | #WiseRootsFestival | #StJohnsHospital | #CommunityCare

📅 Join us for the next Scheduled Care Network webinar on Wednesday, 10th September at 12pm. This month’s webinar will feature two inspiring integrated initiatives: ➡️  HSE National OA Hip and Knee Pathway ➡️  Cardiology Integrated Care in Galway. Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dbt3_VQQ

To mark International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) 2025, The HSE National Social Inclusion Office are hosting a free live webinar on Friday 29th August from 11am to 12.30pm As part of the world’s annual campaign to raise awareness of drug-related overdose, we invite you to join us to help end overdose, remember those who have died without stigma and acknowledge the grief experienced by family and friends left behind. Register for the webinar https://lnkd.in/e8jc9nCT

The University Hospital Waterford (UHW) Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) was recently moved into its own dedicated building on the hospital grounds. "We look forward to it being a welcoming, safe and comfortable facility for those who require the specialist services it provides” - Janet Murphy, Director of Midwifery Services, UHW. Since its establishment in 2004, the service had been accommodated in the main hospital building. The new unit features two treatment rooms, two waiting rooms, a kitchenette, administrative support and sanitary facilities. The six SATUs nationwide are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to help anyone that has been sexually assaulted. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ljuf1H #OurHealthService | #SATU | #ImprovingOutcomes | #PatientFocusedCare | #SpecialistServices | HSE Dublin and South East

As healthcare staff, we all have a duty to promote children's welfare and protect them from harm. The aim of our Child Safeguarding Awareness staff survey is to: -better understand your awareness of your child safeguarding responsibilities - improve staff training and support around child safeguarding The survey is open to all of our staff, whether you work with children or not. It is anonymous and confidential.If you complete the survey, you can enter a draw to win a €50 One4All voucher. Take the survey here:  https://lnkd.in/gXmtKKHc

The Patient Flow Academy are hosting a webinar ‘Multi-Agency Discharge Events (MADE) in HSE West North West: Outcomes and Lessons Learnt’ on Thursday, 28 August at 1pm. This webinar will explore the challenges, outcomes and lessons learnt from the recent Multi-Agency Discharge Events that took place at acute hospitals in the West North West Health Region. Presenters from each hospital will provide an overview and insight into the initiative that they implemented. These presentations will be followed by a panel discussion. For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/45wELN5

“Our aim in this programme has been to develop health promotion interventions in a community-based venue” Mick Mahon, Advanced Nurse Practitioner Mental Health. Mick was speaking about a recent event that provided nutrition awareness for users of Dublin South East mental health services. The psycho-social sports and leisure exercise programme was launched two years ago. The goal was to increase the physical health, mental health and wellbeing of service users through physical activity and a change in lifestyle behaviours such as smoking, alcohol intake, poor diet and sensory integration. "What will remain with me from my involvement is the fun we all have in identifying the basics for a healthy, general day-to-day lifestyle” said Sophie Pratt, nutritionist and dietician. Read more: https://bit.ly/3USp1Pw #OurHealthService | #CommunityCare | #HealthPromotion | #PatientWellBeing | #MentalHealth | HSE Dublin and South East