HSE publishes cost of providing care in public residential services for older people

In 2019, there is a minor increase in the average cost of care from €1,592 in 2018 to €1,615 in 2019. This increase is caused by pay increases required under the Lansdowne Road Agreement (funded separately to NHSS funds allocated within the HSE Service Plan 2019).

Children and young people who smoke are three times more likely to report poor health

HSE warns that tobacco remains a threat to the health of our children on World No Tobacco Day

Staff at St Joseph's Hospital, Stranorlar, Dementia Unit, Win Awards for Project to Increase Person-centredness 

They won overall first prize for their project entitled "Everyday Language Counts" at the annual All Ireland Gerontological Nursing Association (AIGNA) conference in Limerick on 2nd of May. 

Launch of The Independent Evaluation of Schwartz Rounds in Ireland

The HSE in collaboration with the Point of Care Foundation today (Monday, 27th May) welcomed independent findings by Trinity College Dublin that a HSE intervention Schwartz Rounds benefits teamwork in the organisation and supports staff in dealing with an often stressful workplace.

HSE confirms 72% fall in cases of rotavirus disease since 2016 vaccine introduction

Sarah Jackson, Surveillance Scientist from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, explained how the number of cases of rotavirus infection reported in Ireland has fallen from 2,305 cases in 2017 to 636 cases in 2018

HSE & Irish Heart Foundation Collaborate to Provide Stroke Support Groups

Approximately 10,000 people die each year in Ireland from cardiovascular disease – including coronary heart disease, stroke and other circulatory diseases. It is currently the cause of one-third of all deaths and one in five premature deaths.

Pioneering mental health service in Cork to address first episodes of psychosis

A pioneering mental health service which aims to address first episodes of psychosis has launched in Cork.

Joint Committee on Health Meeting Wednesday 22nd May 2019

HSE Home Sharing Scheme-Sligo/Leitrim

The Home Sharing Scheme is a short break scheme facilitated by the HSE in Sligo and Leitrim. It involves caring for and sharing your home with a child or an adult with a disability and/or autism.

Safeguarding Ireland Awareness Campaign

10% of Irish adults have witnessed adult abuse in the past year and 81% have said that tougher laws would encourage them to take greater action to combat abuse – according to new research commissioned by Safeguarding Ireland.