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  • 22Oct

    If you Go, Go Slow' harm reduction campaign launches as night-time economy reopens on October 22nd

    In light of the night-time economy reopening today (Friday, 22nd October), the HSE is launching a new drugs harm-reduction campaign, reminding people who choose to use drugs: ‘If You Go, Go Slow’.

  • 22Oct

    Updated Guidance on Access to Maternity Hospitals

    The HSE has updated guidance on access for partners to hospitals, including maternity units. The maternity hospitals and the HSE remain committed to facilitating the support partner of a woman attending for antenatal care or childbirth, to be present to the greatest extent possible.

  • 20Oct

    Updated Nursing Homes Support Scheme legislation

    The Nursing Home Support Scheme, also known as Fair Deal, has been updated as of today Wednesday, 20th October 2021.

  • 20Oct

    The Living Well Programme: Developing self-management skills for adults with long term health conditions

    Living Well is a free programme for adults with long term health conditions such as diabetes, COPD, heart conditions, stroke, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, chronic pain, inflammatory bowel disease and many others

  • 19Oct

    Breastfeeding Buddies offering support in Sligo, Leitrim and the surrounding areas

    The COVID-19 pandemic brought global change to our everyday lives. One group who were significantly affected were breastfeeding families. Breastfeeding works best when women receive high quality practical and emotional support from professionals and peers including in the community. Many of the usual breastfeeding supports ceased or moved online during the pandemic. The lockdowns brought to the fore the isolation of new mothers, and as a result the HSE and community volunteers came together to trial a brand new initiative in Sligo, Leitrim and surrounding areas entitled ‘Breastfeeding Buddies’.

  • 18Oct

    HSE launches children's nasal spray flu vaccination programme

    Today (Monday, 18th October), the HSE is asking parents of all children aged 2 to 17 years to get the free nasal spray flu vaccine.

  • 15Oct

    National Ambulance Service to mark Restart a Heart Day with event in Monaghan

    Tomorrow, Saturday 16th October 2021, The National Ambulance Service will participate in Restart a Heart Day to highlight that everyone can and should become familiar with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

  • 14Oct

    HSE National Cancer Control Programme urging people to act early on potential signs of cancer

    The HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) is today, (Thursday, 14th October 2021), urging people to act early on potential signs of cancer, as research shows that some people (in parts of North Dublin, specifically Dublin 7, 9 and 11 areas) would wait longer to contact their GP regarding concerns.

  • 14Oct

    HSE, safefood and Healthy Ireland urge families to go easy on treats for children

    New research¹ with parents for the START campaign, has revealed that while parents and guardians want to reduce treats like crisps, chocolate and biscuits for their children, they find saying no difficult.

  • 11Oct

    CHO Area 1 (Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo) Sligo announces its plan to become Breastfeeding Friendly

    An exciting new initiative, Sligo’s “We’re Breastfeeding Friendly” was launched to coincide with National Breastfeeding Week. Breastfeeding publically in Ireland is protected by law and no person or premises can deny you the right to feed your child. ‘We’re Breastfeeding Friendly’ Sligo aims to improve the health and wellbeing of breastfeeding mothers, babies and their families by encouraging businesses, organisations and communities to go the extra mile and become even more ‘Breastfeeding Friendly’.

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