Pain Management Programme (PMP)
A new monthly PMP has been developed for patients in Croom Orthopaedic Hospital. Patients can be referred by their GP.
This patient education programme takes place one day each month in the Pain Management Centre, at Croom Orthopaedic Hospital.
A PMP is a multidisciplinary approach for those experiencing ongoing or persistent pain.
It can help people to learn increased coping skills and provide strategies to manage the impact of pain on their lives.
Pictured are members of the team at the Pain Management Centre at Croom Orthopedic Hospital.
For further information, contact Fiona Irwin, CNS Pain Medicine Fiona.Irwin@hse.ie and Roisin Hosie, CSP Pain Medicine on roisin.hosie@hse.ie
Cycle To Work Scheme 2023
The Scheme is now open to new applications, and will remain open until 29th September 2023*.
The scheme limit has been updated:
- €1,250 for normal bike
- €1,500 for e-bike
You can re-apply 4 years after your last application.
Submit your Application Form by post to Ms Nora Quain, HSE MW, HBS Payment Services Dept, 31-33 Catherine St, Limerick.
Contact Nora Quain on 061 483344 for more information.
*Subject to availability of resources
Free Eye tests and lenses for DSE Users
Display screen equipment (DSE) users are entitled to a free eye test. Display screen equipment includes PCs and visual displays.
You are deemed a DSE user if you:
If your eye test shows that you require particular lenses for DSE work, these are paid for by the HSE. This covers the cost of minimum-requirement frames and lenses.
The HSE is not liable for costs if you already wear glasses and need routine lenses that are adequate for DSE work.
More information available here
Follow us on LinkedIn
At UL Hospitals, we use LinkedIn, the online professional network, to talk to healthcare professionals including staff and to attract potential job seekers. We post job vacancies, company updates and share news on our people and our services.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
EAP provides the following free confidential services:
| How to access this service | |
| Employee self referral | Line Manager |
| Call 0818 327327 or 087 3558774 | Complete the referral form (available on iHub) and submit to eap.referral@hse.ie |
Contact Sheila Harmon is the Counsellor Therapist for EAP in the HSE Mid-West Region for queries, 087 9979467/ sheila.harmon1@hse.ie
Healthy Ireland Plan 2023-2027 Launch
On Friday, 7th July 2023, Bernard Gloster, HSE CEO launched the Health Services Healthy Ireland Implementation Plan 2023 – 2027.
It sets out how the health service and partners will work to promote health and wellbeing to support people to live longer and healthier.
For more information:
Pictured: Eimear Laffan, Healthy Ireland Lead UL Hospitals Group, Prof. Colette Cowan, CEO UL Hospitals Group, Sarah McCormack, HSE National Healthy Ireland Lead, Niamh Keating, Health Promotion Officer UL Hospitals Group.
UMHL Births by Gender
The total births by gender for the first eight months of 2022 & 2023:
- 8.9% decrease in the total amount of births in 2023 compared to 2022
- 5.8% decrease in females
- 11.8% decrease in males
Infection Prevention and Control
All Healthcare workers are reminded that gloves should only be worn for specific tasks (see pyramid). Wearing gloves risks transferring germs from one surface to another and contaminating your hands when removing them.
Wearing gloves does not replace hand hygiene.
For more information:
- Learn more about hand hygiene here
- Watch the video proper hand washing.
Contact the Infection Prevention & Control team acuteipcnurses@hse.ie if you have any queries on IPC in your area.
CEO Further Education Sponsorship
The CEO has generously agreed to support a total of 32 applications from across a number of staff disciplines to undertake 2023-2024 academic programmes
The sponsorships are co-ordinated by the Learning & Development department at ULHG in conjunction with the relevant 3rd level institute. Contact Annmarie.kennedy@hse.ie for further information .
“I am delighted to support the growing number of applications for academic programmes this year. Assisting staff in their continuing professional development is an essential element in staff retention and succession planning. It also ensures quality of service for our patients and service users. I wish all staff the very best of luck with their future studies” Prof. Colette Cowan CEO UL Hospitals Group
Mid Career Planning – ULHG.Achieve
A Mid Career Planning programme has been added to ULHG.Achieve for all staff to access.
Search ‘ULHG-Mid Career Planning’ on www.hseland.
Content was developed by Padraig Lynch, Learning Technologist with help from Pensions Management, Cornmarket Financial Services and Learning & Development.
For further information contact ldu@hse.ie
“The Mid Career Planning programme is designed for staff who are at the mid-career stage and who wish to take action to ensure a financially healthy retirement; and to gain a better understanding of the HSE superannuation scheme/single pension scheme. We are grateful to all stakeholders who worked with us on the design of this programme” Ann Marie Kennedy, Learning & Development Manager
| September | Sepsis Awareness Month |
| 14th September | CERC Simulation Lab launch |
| 14th September | |
| 19th September | Health & Wellbeing Conference |