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.

Call out! @hiqa.bsky.social are seeking participants for a focus group on the development of National Guidance for the Responsible and Safe Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health and Social Care. For further information on the focus group and how to take part, please email [email protected]

The National Maternity Experience Survey will close on 18 July 2025. For more information visit www.yourexperience.ie.

CLOSING DATE APPROACHING! National Administrator HR Executive Completed application forms must be submitted by 2pm Thursday July 17th. For candidate packs and application forms visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie/about-us/careers/ The Patient Advocacy Service is an equal opportunity employer

The Patient Advocacy Service is available to support you to make a complaint to a Maternity Service in a Public Acute Hospital and also in the aftermath a Patient Safety Incident. Call 0818 293003 or email [email protected] #PatientSafety #advocacy #humanrights

The Patient Advocacy Service is pleased to announce several exciting job opportunities: National Administrator HR Executive Advocate X 5 Advocacy Team Lead X 3 Please visit our website for closing dates, candidate packs and application forms. www.patientadvocacyservice.ie/about-us/careers/

WE ARE HIRING! New job opportunities at the Patient Advocacy Service: Advocate X 5 Advocacy Team Lead X 3 Visit our website for closing dates, candidate packs and application forms patientadvocacyservice.ie/about-us/car... The Patient Advocacy Service is an equal opportunity employer

WE ARE HIRING! The Patient Advocacy Service have two new job opportunities: National Administrator HR Executive Visit our website for closing dates, candidate packs and application forms www.patientadvocacyservice.ie/about-us/careers/ The Patient Advocacy Service is an equal opportunity employer

This is some feedback recently received by one of our Advocates. If you would like support to make a complaint to a public acute hospital or a nursing home, contact the Patient Advocacy Service today. Call 0818 293003 Visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie #humanrights #advocacy #patientsafety

It's Day 2 at the #HEPS2025 Conference in @tcddublin.bsky.social Our Team are busy at our information stand and are also taking time to catch some of the interesting workshops that are taking place @heps2025.bsky.social Full programme here www.heps2025.com/programme #Advocacy #PatientSafety

We've had a busy day at the Tipperary Age Friendly Expo, it's been fantastic to meet so many people and share information about our service. Thank you to Tipperary County Council and Tipperary Age Friendly for inviting us along today. For information on our service visit, patientadvocacyservice.ie

Day one of the @heps2025.bsky.social in @tcddublin.bsky.social Some of our Team are on hand to talk about our service and the benefits of independent advocacy. Stop by for a chat! #HEPS2025 #PatientSafety #Advocacy

Our stand is set up and ready to go ahead of @heps2025.bsky.social taking place from Wednesday June 18th to Friday June20th in @tcddublin.bsky.social Looking forward to meeting delegates, chatting about our service and highlighting the importance of independent advocacy #HEPS2025 #PatientSafety

Looking forward to the Tipperary Age Friendly Expo on Wednesday, June 18th at the TUS College Campus in Nenagh. We will have an information stand at the event and look forward to sharing information about our service. For further information visit www.tipperarycoco.ie/community/co...

We are looking forward to this weekend's Cork Summer Show, taking place at the Munster Agricultural Society. The Patient Advocacy Service will have a stand in the Health and Wellbeing Zone which you can find on this map. For further information, visit www.corksummershow.com/show-events/...

The National Women and Infants Health Programme recently launched a suite of National Clinical Guidelines in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Midwifery. A valuable resource for health care staff and patients, they can be accessed here www.hse.ie/eng/about/wh... #Advocacy #MaternityCare #PatientSafety

In the past week RTÉ have broadcast several programmes in relation to nursing home care. If you or your family were impacted by these programmes the Patient Advocacy Service may be able to support you Call on 0818 293003 Email [email protected] Visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

We will have an information stand at the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Age Well Expo, which takes place tomorrow at the Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan, Dublin You can register for free at www.dlrcoco.ie/dlr-events dublinpeople.com/news/southsi...

Do you live with, or care for someone living with a health condition? The Centre in Ireland for Clinical guideline support and Evidence Reviews at @hiqa.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social want to hear your opinions. For further information visit tinyurl.com/bdh22kfp or email [email protected]

The Patient Advocacy Service can support patients in public acute hospitals and residents in nursing homes who would like to make a complaint. Phone 0818 293003 or email [email protected] Or visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie #PatientSafety #NursingHomes #advocacy #humanrights

A team at the University of Galway 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_...

We've had a busy week of engagements! We attended the Future Health Summit, the @thewheelireland.bsky.social Summit and the Roscommon County Council & Age Friendly Ireland Expo. Each event provides an opportunity to promote our service and meet with stakeholders. A fantastic end to the month of May!

We are looking forward to the Roscommon County Council Age Friendly Ireland Information Event, which takes place on Wednesday, May 28th at the Kilbride Community Centre. Our Team will be present on the day with information about the Patient Advocacy Service and the supports we offer.

We were delighted to attend yesterday's Ageing Well in Wexford Expo in Enniscorthy. We were delighted to meet so many attendees who stopped by even though the sun was shining outside! We are attending several Age Friendly Ireland events in the coming months, which we look forward to. #advocacy

The Patient Advocacy Service can offer support to patients and nursing home residents in the aftermath of a patient safety incident. For further information visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie Or call 0818 293003 to speak with an Advocate #patientsafety #opendisclosure #advocacy #humanrights

We are delighted to attend @hrci.bsky.social Irish Health Research Forum which is taking place this morning. Today's event focuses on the importance of patient registries, "Why Patient Registries Matter Now More Than Ever" Finding Solutions, Moving Forward Together" #healthresearchmatters #advocacy

Day 2 of the Senior Times LIVE 50 Plus event in Galway! Pictured here are two members of our Advocacy Team, who are on hand to talk about our service. Stop by our stand for a chat. Visit our website www.patientadvocacyservice.ie Or call our national line on 0818 293003

Are you a member of a marginalised community? Would you like to share your experience of being in a public hospital? The University of Galway would like to hear from you. For further information, visit psychologygalway.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Or email [email protected]

Members of our Advocacy Team pictured at the Senior Times Live 50 Plus Show, which takes place today and tomorrow at the Salthill Hotel, Galway. Stop for a chat and learn about the Patient Advocacy Service and the supports we offer. www.patientadvocacyservice.ie seniortimes.ie/galway-prese...

The National Maternity Experience Survey begins today. New mothers who gave birth in Ireland in February or March 2025 can share their experiences of maternity care in this joint initiative from us, @hselive.bsky.social and @roinnslainte.bsky.social. Learn more at www.yourexperience.ie.

Would you like more information on the Patient Advocacy Service? There are lots of way to connect with our service. By phone 0818 293003 By email [email protected] Visiting our website www.patientadvocacyservice.ie We are also on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X