Health and Wellbeing National Update: 14/11/2024

Last updated on 14/11/2024

Delivering Sláintecare Healthy Communities Webinar



The HSE, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Local Authorities will host a webinar on Thursday 5 December, from 11:45am – 1pm. This webinar will be an opportunity to hear about the wide range of work which aims to improve the long-term health and wellbeing of people living within communities across Ireland, where health inequalities are most evident.

Speakers will include staff from the HSE, community organisations and local authorities working on the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme, who will be sharing their experiences Please share with your local networks and encourage them to register for this event.

 

Register here


Age Friendly Ireland Communication Award



Congratulations to the HSE Living Well at Home Group, established under the HSE Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons (ICPOP)on winning the 2024 Age Friendly Communication Award (sponsored by An Post) for the development of the Directory of Supports and Services for Older People in Laois and Offaly. Following consultation with older people living in the Midlands it was decided that a directory was required, and consultation began with HSE service providers, local authorities, voluntary and community groups and older persons, with older people representatives informing the content and designThis project was led by Dr Mary Doolan, Amanda Caulfield, and Mari Fitzgerald.

The Directory is available here.

 

 

Webinar Launch: National Men’s Health Action Plan, Healthy Ireland Men - (HI-M) 2024-2028



You are invited to register here for our upcoming webinar launch of the second National Men's Health Action Plan, Healthy Ireland Men - (HI-M) 2024 – 2028, taking place on Monday 18 November, from 12pm to 1pm. Hear from key leaders and stakeholders working to promote men's health in conjunction with the HSE and Department of Health.


HSE Health and Wellbeing Tobacco Free Ireland Update Webinar



You are invited to register for our upcoming HSE Health and Wellbeing Tobacco Free Ireland Update Webinar, taking place on Tuesday 26 November, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. This engaging session is open to all and will be of particular interest to healthcare professionals, community and youth workers and those interested in public health and wellbeing. 

 

During this webinar, you will hear:

·       HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme update

·       Quit Campaign

·       Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy

·       E-cigarettes and Vaping

 

Register here.