HSE Health & Wellbeing

HSE H&W, working to promote and improve health and wellbeing to make a Healthy Ireland for all. New 2023 Podcast:

[Men's Health Ireland @MensHealthIRL]

Do you know what #MensHealthWeek 2026 all about? ...

Get all your questions answered at: https://t.co/XZnxWhR4ow

#ProgressNotPerfection | #SmallStepsBigResults

[Morna O’Hanlon @Morna__OHanlon]

Promoting the Tobacco Free Campus and signposting to quit smoking supports ahead of World No Tobacco Day on the 31st May 🚭

For more information about the HSE QUIT programme visit https://t.co/fke932rg3Y

[Department of Health @roinnslainte]

The Key Trends report shows that age-standardised death rates from circulatory diseases, ischaemic heart disease, respiratory diseases, and cancers have declined since 2015. To find out more visit https://t.co/81Vbet7JPI.

[Morna O’Hanlon @Morna__OHanlon]

Delighted to promote our Take the Stairs campaign in SUH - highlighting the health benefits of stair climbing, Every Move Counts guidelines & also signposting to local walks & HSE Exercise resources🚶‍♀️🚶

A timely addition with the HSE Steps Challenge taking place until mid-June👏🏻

[NationalPDCGPN @NationalPDCGPN]

#PDCNationalLunchtimeWebinarSeries
Join us on Friday 22nd May @ 1pm for an informative session exploring key considerations in General Practice on the Impact of Alcohol on Chronic Disease & Cancers
#GPNs #CPD
Register link:
https://t.co/6gOsCN2F1r

[HSE Health & Wellbeing @HsehealthW]

Today the Minister of State for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy @JenMurnaneOConn launched the Realist Evaluation of Social Prescribing Services in Ireland, she is photographed below at the launch this morning with colleagues from the @roinnslainte, HSE Health and Wellbeing and @GalwayHPRC .

The study aimed to engage with stakeholders to strengthen the evidence for social prescribing by providing a context-sensitive evaluation, to capture the breadth and complexity of social prescribing in Ireland.

To develop a number of recommendations, the research team consulted with and outlined the views of many stakeholders. Social Prescribing service users themselves were the main group consulted and some of their views are included below:

“Well. Some other life events have happened, so I'm back. I have resumed my course at the university. I have a routine, you know, like I'm back to my normal life, so to speak, but I think social prescribing was crucial for me when I was in that time period a few months ago, where I was in that slump. I suppose, you know. It was really important that. It was the only good thing going on for me at the time.” (SUEst03)

“I describe myself as a deflated balloon or a flat balloon, and I need to reflate. And that's what that does for me. It keeps my spirits up. It's maintenance, I think if I didn’t have it, I’d be going downhill, but this way I'm, you know, I’m maintaining, and it's dreadfully important that I do because I can't afford to slump, you know” (SUEst01)

“It gives me more confidence, I'd lot of confidence before, but then as life happens, you know, you kind of lose a bit of confidence. And then when you know you can kind of socialise again with people you know and yeah, that's nice. And that's your groups out there you can just take it out of the house too, because I do get out of the house.” (SUNew01)

Full report is available here: https://t.co/iA91buIho1

@profmaryhorgan @aislingsheehan @orlawal

[Department of Health @roinnslainte]

Private consultation services are now available at participating pharmacies to give people across Ireland faster, access to trusted healthcare.

You can find your nearest participating pharmacy by visiting the HSE Pharmacy Finder: https://t.co/7wUaAxNBMd

[Edward Long - HR/ER Manager - Corlann South East @EdwardL60213794]

Great to partner with @HsehealthW to deliver Minding Your Wellbeing for staff in @Corlann_Ireland (South East Region).

Supporting staff wellbeing is central to sustaining a strong workforce.
#WorkplaceWellbeing #PeopleFirst

[HSE Health & Wellbeing @HsehealthW]

We invite you to attend a HSE webinar about digital mental health supports on Tuesday 19th May 2026 from 12.30pm to 1pm.

The webinar aims to help colleagues within the health and social care arena to understand the free HSE digital mental health supports and tools that are available, and explain who these support and tools are suitable for.

This webinar is presented by HSE Health and Wellbeing and HSE Mental Health and is aligned with our national mental health policy HSE Sharing the Vision.

Please register here and share this invitation with relevant colleagues: https://t.co/mhQUpPAh1l

[HSE Health & Wellbeing @HsehealthW]

Closing date extended to June 1st!
Apply now for up to 3k: Tobacco Free Campus Bursary 2026–2027.

HSE services (acute, primary care, mental health, disability and older persons) are invited to apply for the Tobacco Free Campus Quality Improvement Bursary 2026–2027. Sites complete a short online self‑audit and Quality Improvement Plan, implement 1–2 improvement actions over 12 months, and repeat the self‑audit in 2027.
Funding of up to 3k will be reinvested in tobacco control projects at successful sites.
Apply: https://t.co/2vYJJgoenX
Queries: [email protected]

[Men's Health Ireland @MensHealthIRL]

Men's Health Week 2026 will run from Monday 15th - Sunday 21st June this year. However, have you given any thought yet to how you could get involved or do something to celebrate it? ...

This recording of a recent webinar might give you some ideas: https://t.co/gbL3BnhQ9X

[HSE Health & Wellbeing @HsehealthW]

Sexual health information for you and your service users:

The HSE’s free home STI testing service is delivered by our Sexual Health Programme in partnership with SH:24.

People aged 17+ living in the Republic of Ireland can order a free STI test online, making it easier to take care of your sexual health.
If a test result is positive or reactive, SH:24 will contact you directly and support you in accessing appropriate care, including referral to public sexual health clinics where needed.
Service features include:
· Text message function with SH:24 team for support as needed
· Option to create an SH:24 account for easier access to results and testing history
· Online assessment for treatment following a positive chlamydia result, with prescriptions sent directly to a local pharmacy (where suitable)
· Access to free condoms and lubricant
Find out more or order your free test here: https://t.co/CydukpChu4

[Department of Health @roinnslainte]

Minister Murnane O’Connor has today launched the fifth annual Get SunSmart! Art Competition. https://t.co/mVcPGYmqaA

[HSE Health & Wellbeing @HsehealthW]

What does fostering really look like day to day? In this episode of #HSETalkingHealthAndWellbeing we explore fostering in Ireland, the realities for foster carers, available supports and the difference a stable home can make for children. Listen here: https://t.co/RLnlxRi446
@tusla

[Sports Active @SportActiveWex]

Physical Activity for Health is a pilot initiative developed and administered by Sport Ireland, supported by funding from Department of Health - Sláintecare and HSE Health & Wellbeing, with 6 Physical Activity for Health Officers in the country including our own Ben, with the aim of improving pathways to community based physical activity opportunities for those living with chronic conditions.

Sport Ireland recently released a summary document on this programme outlining key achievements and findings.
Check it out here ➡️ https://t.co/eEOOdeYWae

#PhysicalActivityForHealth #Community #ChronicConditions

[HSE Health & Wellbeing @HsehealthW]

Recovery is a journey. In this episode of #HSETalkingHealthAndWellbeing we explore Mental Health Recovery, peer support and the importance of hope, empowerment and lived experience.
Have a listen: https://t.co/5rZwIQOYoy

[HSE Health & Wellbeing @HsehealthW]

Recovery is a journey. In this episode of #HSETalkingHealthAndWellbeing we explore Mental Health Recovery, peer support and the importance of hope, empowerment and lived experience.
Have a listen: https://t.co/5rZwIQOYoy

[Men's Health Ireland @MensHealthIRL]

Are you interested in doing something practical to mark Men's Health Week 2026 on the island of Ireland? ... If so, this free webinar is just what you need!

Register for a place at: https://t.co/dkKpsOdBQH

[Morna O’Hanlon @Morna__OHanlon]

https://t.co/HWXONfWxEw