Starting the week with some positive feedback! "You did a great job, the letter is excellent. Thanks a million for all the help, I cannot say it enough - you have been a massive help and I appreciate it." For information on the Patient Advocacy Service Visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

Last month we published our 2024 Annual Report. In 2024, the Patient Advocacy Service provided support to 301 people to make a complaint to a nursing home. To speak with an Advocate, contact National Line 0818 293003 Visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

In 2024, the Patient Advocacy Service provided support to 1,251 people to make a complaint about their care in public acute hospitals. To contact the Patient Advocacy Service Phone 0818 293003 Email [email protected] Visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

Starting off the New Year with some positive feedback! “It meant a huge amount to me that you were so kind, supportive and able to give very practical pointers about what to do. Thank you so much for that.” Call 0818 293003 to speak with an Advocate or visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

Last week we released our 2024 Annual Report. We are pleased to be able to share some highlights of our work from 2024. You can find a copy of the report on our website www.patientadvocacyservice.ie/wp-content/u...

"Increase of 53 per cent in nursing home complaints to advocacy service last year" www.imt.ie/news/increas...

Yesterday, we launched our Annual Report 2024 with @AdvocacyIreland The graphic below illustrates some of the key highlights from this year's report. To read the report, visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie/wp-content/u...

The Patient Advocacy Service and the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities launched our 2024 Annual Report yesterday! Read our Annual Report here️ www.patientadvocacyservice.ie/wp-content/u... and check out highlights in the video below.

The Patient Advocacy Service and the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities have today launched our 2024 Annual Report Read the Patient Advocacy Service Annual Report here patientadvocacyservice.ie/wp-content/u... Check out the highlights in the video below

The Patient Advocacy Service and the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities today launch our 2024 Annual Report We have seen a 5% increase in demand for our service in 2024. Read our Annual Report here www.patientadvocacyservice.ie/wp-content/u...

This landmark policy framework aims to expand and strengthen adult safeguarding across the health and social care sector to ensure adults at risk are safeguarded effectively against abuse and harm. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, addressing the Health Research Board National Conference. The Minister spoke about the Government's commitment to support research and the positive impact it has on health & social care services #advocacy #patientsafety #HRBevidenceforpolicy

We are delighted to attend the @hrbireland.bsky.social National Conference. The event will look at advancing evidence-informed policy for health and social care in Ireland. We look forward to a busy and insightful agenda www.hrb.ie/event/hrb-na... #advocacy #patientsafety #HRBevidenceforpolicy

The University Hospital Galway Development Control Plan Project Team are hosting public consultation sessions on development plans for University Hospital Galway. For further information Scan the QR Code below Visit www.saolta.ie/content/uhg-... Email [email protected]

We are delighted to attend the Waterford Older People's Council Age Well Expo & Annual General Meeting 2025, which takes place today in Dungarvan. The event is supported by Waterford Age Friendly, Age Friendly Ireland and @waterfordcouncil.bsky.social #advocacy #patientsafety #humanrights

We've had a great two days at the Senior Times LIVE Expo in Limerick. Pictured here are members of our Advocacy Team. It was great to meet so many delegates and share information about the Patient Advocacy Service. www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

The Patient Advocacy Service is Six! Since its establishment in 2019, the Service has supported over 9,500 patients and nursing home residents to make a complaint about their care and in the aftermath of a patient safety incident. Visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie @roinnslainte.bsky.social

The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities is seeking to recruit a Regional Manager on a permanent full-time basis. The post will cover the Midlands and Northeast Region. For further information on the role, closing date and application form, please visit advocacy.ie/career/regio...

Today is Adult Safeguarding Day 2025. This year's theme is ‘My Voice is My Right’. Visit safeguardingireland.org/adult-safegu... Contact The Decision Support Service - 01 211 9750 HSE National Safeguarding Office - 061 461 165 The Patient Advocacy Service - 0818 293003 #safeguardingday25

Our National Line is closed and will reopen at 10am on Tuesday, October 28th. Wishing everyone a safe and happy weekend. www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

We are always delighted to receive feedback from the people we work with! "I sincerely appreciate your guidance and the time you have taken to help me understand my options. Thank you very much for your detailed explanation, understanding, and support." patientadvocacyservice.ie

In the last few weeks we attended @hiqa.bsky.social events in Kildare, Cork, Westmeath and Sligo aimed at Stakeholders of Designated Centres for Older People. We were delighted to share information about our service and how the Patient Advocacy Service supports nursing home residents.

We are delighted to attend the Donegal County Council and Age Friendly Ireland Older Persons Council AGM in Letterkenny today. We welcome the opportunity to have a stand at the event and share information about the Patient Advocacy Service. Stop by for a chat with our Team! #humanrights #advocacy

Mary Butler TD, Minister for Mental Health launches 'Lived Experience Awareness Day'. "Those who walk the path know it best". The lived experience of health and social care users informs and enriches policy development across health and social care #LivedExperience

The HSE Dublin and North East Patient and Service User Council are currently recruiting new members. If you are open to sharing your views and experiences of using health and social care services in HSE Dublin and North East visit hse.ie/patientcouncil #PatientPartnership #ServiceUserVoice

Yesterday we attended a @hiqa.bsky.social event for Stakeholders of Designated Centres for Older People. The event provided an excellent opportunity to meet nursing home staff and provide information on how our Advocates can support nursing home residents. #advocacy #humanrights

We were delighted to attend the Clare County Council and Age Friendly Ireland Health & Wellbeing Age Expo 2025, which took place in Ennis yesterday. The Expo showcased the supports & services available for older people living in County Clare, including the Patient Advocacy Service!

We are marking the 2025 United Nations International Day of Older Person's at the Age Friendly Ireland and Cavan Older People’s Council AGM and Information Roadshow. We are set up and ready to go, drop by our stand for a chat about how independent advocacy can support your rights.

Today we mark the 2025 United Nations International Day of Older Persons, with the theme “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights”. The campaign highlights the transformative role older persons play in society and in advocating for rights.

We are shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of our colleague Mark O'Connor, his wife Louise and their son Evan. Our condolences to their families and friends and our colleagues in the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Last Friday, we presented to the @rcsi.bsky.social National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference. The case study highlighted how Independent Advocacy, and Patient Empowerment can positively impact person centred care, the patient experience, restore trust and improve quality.

We recently joined the, "In Conversation" Podcast hosted by MEG Healthcare Quality Management to mark @who.int World Patient Safety Day 2025. Georgina Cruise, National Manager with @advocacyire.bsky.social spoke about Independent Advocacy promoting safer patient care megit.com/news-page/di...

Today we are at the @hselive.bsky.social Dublin and North East Regional Quality & Patient Safety Conference, which will focus on improving quality and patient safety together. We are looking forward to chatting with delegates about importance of independent advocacy and patient safety.

Understanding Diverse Experiences in Gynaecological Cancer Care @unioflimerick.bsky.social seek participants for a study on experiences of gynaecological cancer and associated outcomes. You must be over 18 and have had a gynaecological cancer diagnosis Email Dr Elaine Kinsella [email protected]

Today our team are at @sjhdublin.bsky.social for an Advanced Healthcare Planning event, organised by the Dementia Services Information and Development Centre and the Mercer's Institute for Successful Ageing. Advocacy support a person to express their will and preference, to realise their rights.

We are delighted to be at the 16th International Conference on Medical Regulation in 2025, organised by IAMRA and hosted by @medicalcouncilirl.bsky.social We look forward to taking part in tomorrow's panel discussion on Compassionate Leadership in Regulation. #patientsafety #patientadvocacy

We are delighted to attend the @HSELive 2025 Integrated Healthcare Conference at the Convention Centre. With almost 2,000 attendees and 50 speakers, we are looking forward to an insightful day, with the theme "Empowering people through transforming care" #patientadvocacy

Ireland is diverse, but are our hospitals inclusive? A team at the @uniofgalway.bsky.social want to speak with members of marginalised communities who have experience of staying overnight in a public hospital in Ireland. Find out about taking part at: psychologygalway.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Last week, the Patient Advocacy Service launched its Strategic Plan 2025-2027, alongside the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities. Below is an Executive Summary of the publication and you can read the full Strategic Plan here www.patientadvocacyservice.ie/wp-content/u...

We are delighted to have our new Strategic Plan feature in the @irishmedicaltimes.bsky.social The plan sets out five strategic objectives for the development and promotion of the Patient Advocacy Service and the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities www.imt.ie/news/nationa...

The fifth of the strategic objectives in our new Strategic Plan is to value our people and excel in governance. Read the Plan here: patientadvocacyservice.ie/wp-content/u...

The fourth of the strategic objectives in our new Strategic Plan is to raise awareness and promote a better understanding nationally of Independent Advocacy and our work. Read the Plan here: patientadvocacyservice.ie/wp-content/u...

The third of the strategic objectives in our new Strategic Plan is to increase our authority to influence policy and systemic change. Read the Plan here: www.patientadvocacyservice.ie/.../NAS-and-....

The second of the strategic objectives in our new Strategic Plan is to be advocacy leaders and influencers and measure our impact. Read the Plan here: www.patientadvocacyservice.ie/wp-content/u...

The first of the strategic objectives in our Strategic Plan is to further human rights through the provision of high-quality services, extending our reach to all who need it through adequate resourcing. Read the Plan here www.patientadvocacyservice.ie/wp-content/u...

The Patient Advocacy Service is delighted to launch its Strategic Plan 2025-2027, alongside the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities which includes 5 strategic objectives to guide our work from 2025-2027. To read the Plan, click here patientadvocacyservice.ie/wp-content/u...

WE ARE HIRING! The Patient Advocacy Service is hiring a Finance Assistant. Visit our website for candidate pack and application form. www.patientadvocacyservice.ie/about-us/careers/ CLOSING DATE: 20th August 2025 at 2pm The Patient Advocacy Service is an equal opportunity employer #jobfairy

Some feedback we recently received! "My Advocate was very kind and gave me advice on my rights. It meant a lot that I could share my concerns with them. I’m very grateful for the moral support throughout this process to date from my Advocate. Thank you." Visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

Congratulations to Gillian McMahon who has been appointed to the National Advocacy Service Board. Gillian has an extensive background in HR and leadership. We extend our thanks to Michelle Tait, outgoing Board member for her service, dedication and insights to our services over the years.