HSE Community Healthcare East

HSE Community Healthcare East serving Wicklow, Dublin South and Dublin South East. Account not monitored 24/7. See @HSELive.

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

We are currently transitioning to the new Dublin South and Wicklow Health Area. Health Areas are substructures within health regions that will serve a population of around 300,000 people.

In the meantime, follow & tag
@HSEDubSouthEast for regional hospital & community updates!

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

💉Staff Winter Vaccine Clinics
It’s time for your winter vaccines. Your #COVIDVaccine and #FluVaccine will #TopUpYourProtection for the months ahead.
Check out next week's staff clinics below or find an upcoming staff vaccine clinic near you here: https://t.co/KgP7Ynhefw

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

📣WE ARE HIRING!

The HSE is developing Community Neuro-Rehabilitation Teams to help people after serious neurological illness or injury to improve health outcomes and quality of life.

View CH East roles and apply: https://t.co/FOT2BFhNmk
Find out more: https://t.co/RqnXecHfel

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

Well done to our HSE Dublin and South East health region colleagues on a great event 👏

[HSE/SECH (now part of HSE Dublin and South East) @SouthEastCH]

Colleagues from across @HSELive services in counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and South Tipperary are in Kilkenny today for “Prepare and Prevent: Winter Vaccination and Preparedness”

#fluvaccine
#covidvaccine
#vaccineswork

https://t.co/pV5HT2DGYY

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

Proud to support #WorldAlzheimersMonth
Over 64k people have dementia in Ireland. Supporting people to stay connected and active can help everyone’s health and wellbeing, including people with dementia: https://t.co/JCyp0Qu8ic #DementiaInclusiveCommunities

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

#SepsisAwarenessMonth
Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction your body has to any infection.

If you or someone you look after has an infection and is very unwell, or not getting better, don't be afraid to ask 'could it be sepsis?'

https://t.co/jYTpFBN39o

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

HSE Health Regions Staff Webinar
🗓️ 1pm, Thurs 26th Sept

Join the latest staff information session on the implementation of the HSE Health Regions (with a focus on supporting staff through the changes in the move to integrated care).

Register here: https://t.co/MnNPgq77Zf

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

📸Highlights from Shankill Primary Care Centre's Community Day!
Members of the public were invited to tour the centre & meet staff to learn about health & community supports available & how to access them. HSE services were joined by community partners - a great local event!👏

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay
Every year people around the world come together to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around dementia.
Learn more about how to help: https://t.co/JUHKne1Ddg
#UnderstandTogether #DementiaInclusiveCommunities

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

#FallsPreventionWeek
As we get older, we are more at risk of falling. However, it is important to remember that many falls are preventable. Stay safe and help prevent a fall by following these six tips!

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

To mark #WorldPatientSafetyDay on 17th Sept, members of our Quality and Patient Safety team hosted an information stand in Wicklow Primary Care Centre. Well done for raising awareness of the importance of improving patient safety. 👏

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

#FallsPreventionWeek

Health & social care professionals, do you know there is a tool to help you proactively & effectively prevent and manage falls?

This tool is designed to be used either during routine health visits or when individuals present with a fall or related injury.

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

Join us today in Shankill Primary Care Centre for a Community Day from 10am to 2pm!

There is a great line up of speakers as well stands showcasing the range of services on offer.

Come along, meet staff and ask questions on referral criteria and referral process. All welcome!

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

Well done to Sinead Lawlor, National Practice Development Officer, Public Health Nursing who won 1st prize for her poster on Maternal Sepsis at the 8th National Sepsis Summit in Dublin Castle👏- promoting the work of PHNs to recognise & refer maternal sepsis #SepsisAwarenessMonth

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

#FallsPreventionWeek

▶️Have you had a fall within the last 12 months?
▶️Do you feel unsteady when walking or standing?
▶️Are you worried about falling?

If you answered 'Yes' to any of these questions, ask your GP or healthcare professional for advice on falls prevention

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

#FallsPreventionWeek

As we get older, our bones become thinner. Keeping your bones strong will reduce your chance of breaking a bone if you fall. Remember, good nutrition is key for healthy bones. See tips below to ensure your getting adequate nutrients to protect your bones.

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

Proud to support #WorldAlzheimersMonth
Connecting is key when it comes to supporting people with dementia and their loved ones. See the 6 simple actions we can all take.
Visit https://t.co/JCyp0Qu8ic #UnderstandTogether #DementiaInclusiveCommunities

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

To mark World Gynaecological Oncology Day on Friday 20th Sept, the @hseNCCP are supporting the Irish Network for Gynae Oncology to host a free webinar on 'Gynaecological Cancers: Risk Factors, Symptoms and Prevention'

📅Fri 20 Sept, 1-2pm
Register now! https://t.co/orHweB1BIH

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

#FallsPreventionWeek

Check out @Ch6East's free Falls Prevention Booklet 'Take Control – Reduce Your Risk of Falls' to learn tips to lower the risk of a fall.

💻Download a copy here: https://t.co/gyuBBpY5jQ
📬Or order a free posted copy here: https://t.co/7f0hR3nl8M

[HSE Community Healthcare East @Ch6East]

Today is World Sepsis Day!
Help increase awareness of the signs & symptoms of sepsis by joining the HSE Sepsis Team at the Marlay parkrun tomorrow 14Sept. Runners & walkers please wear pink to raise awareness & share your images on social media with the hashtag #recognisesepsis