Request a social media account
Your department or team may want to request a new social media account.
We continue to support the organisation in its journey towards digital maturity by providing expert guidance and training on using social media effectively to support organisational goals and objectives. The Digital Team is available to provide training, guidance and support on effective social media use.
You should use our toolkit to reflect on whether the way you’re intending to use or are currently using social media is right for your HSE Division or department. Your department or team may want to request a new social media account.
Sometimes an account may not be necessary and it may be better to request a social media post on one of the HSE's existing social channels. These have a large audience you can reach with your post. A new social media account will start with no followers - it will take time and effort to promote it and grow your audience.
If you require social media training before setting up your account, you can contact the social media team, who can facilitate this.
If you require social media training before setting up your account, you can contact the social media team, who can facilitate this.
How to request a social media account
- Get approval from your manager for the new social media account and how you plan to use it.
- Your name and contact email address
- The answers to the following questions:
- a. Our social media goals are:
- b. Social media will help us achieve them because:
- c. We have identified social media as important because:
Please email the above details to digital@hse.ie. Include the text 'Request a social media account' in the subject line of the email.
What happens next
Decisions to set up a new social media account are made by the social media team. We will get in touch with you after your request has been reviewed.