Patient advocates Mary and Peter tell us about their experience taking part in #BowelScreen, encouraging others to #choosescreening. BowelScreen is for everyone aged 57 to 71. It's a simple test you do at home, and it's free. 🔗 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

April is #BowelCancerAwareness month. We’re making #BowelScreen available to more people. BowelScreen is now for everyone aged 57 to 71. Find out more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

#BowelScreen patient advocate Peter Larner has a strong message for people eligible for bowel screening: "Do the test. It's so simple. I would certainly have had a very different outcome if I hadn't done that test." BowelScreen is for everyone aged 57 to 71. #ChooseScreening

From 1 April 2026, #BowelScreen is for everyone aged 57 to 71. Watch below: Dr Alan Smith talks about this free, simple test that can prevent bowel cancer or find it early when it's easier to treat. 👇 #ChooseScreening #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth www.rte.ie/news/health/...

From 1 April 2026, #BowelScreen is for everyone aged 57 to 71. BowelScreen Programme Manager Hilary Coffey Farrell said: "Please do the test when we invite you. Our new online register makes it easy to request your test kit." Full press release: about.hse.ie/news/116000-... #ChooseScreening

Since 2023, we’ve made BowelScreen available to 293,000 more people. From 1 April 2026, BowelScreen is for everyone aged 57 to 71. Read more about how we’re steadily expanding the age range for BowelScreen: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

We're recruiting for a postdoctoral researcher or experienced research assistant to join a cervical cancer research project. This programme of research is funded by the @nsshse.bsky.social under the Women’s Health Task Force. For further info & to apply visit: my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...

📣 We’ve published our 2025 end of year report. A record year for screening in Ireland, with more people taking part and continued progress on access, quality and innovation. Read more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

This week we're at #EUROGIN2026. Prof @russelln.bsky.social presented about our project to invite over 100,000 women between the ages of 60 and 69 to attend for a once-off #CervicalCheck HPV screening test. Read more about the project: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

Lots of news from across #OurHealthService in the Spring edition of HSE Health Matters, including this article highlighting how we are bringing cervical screening directly to migrant women in Cork. 👇 Read the Spring 2026 edition: issuu.com/ashvillemedi... #ChooseScreening

Catch up with our latest news, including: - marking International Women's Day with our Patient and Public Partnership - our work with communities to improve equity in screening in 2025 and more 👇 Read our latest newsletter: createsend.com/t/t-9860E09A... #ChooseScreening

We have published the protocol for a health technology assessment of including breast density within the BreastCheck screening pathway. This work will support the National Screening Advisory Committee in making a recommendation to the Minister for Health on this topic: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

The Minister for Health has launched Ireland’s first national AI strategy for healthcare. The strategy highlights the potential role of AI in #screening services and early detection. Read more about what this means for screening: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #ChooseScreening

This week we're attending the #EUCanScreen consortium meeting, which brings together partners across Europe to advance cancer screening and public health. Read more about Ireland's contribution to this Joint Action project last year: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

We’re hiring an Information Governance Manager. Help lead data protection, information governance and compliance across Ireland’s national screening programmes. ⏰ Closing date: 31 March 2026 Get the full job description and apply: about.hse.ie/jobs/job-sea... #ChooseScreening

Our latest blog from our Equity Manager Lynn Swinburne, highlights some of the ways community connections are helping us reach more people to take part in screening. Read more about our work to improve equity in screening in 2025: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

This week we celebrated women on our Patient & Public Partnership for International Women's Day. They give their time to help improve our screening services so that others can gain. Read more about why they #GiveToGain: 🔗 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #IWD2026 #ChooseScreening

🧵1/2 For International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the women who volunteer on our Patient & Public Partnership (PPP). Today we’re celebrating Mary and Noeleen 👇 ⭐Mary shares her story to encourage and support more people to take part in bowel screening. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain #ChooseScreening

🧵1/2 For International Women’s Day 2026, we’re celebrating the women who volunteer on our Patient and Public Partnership. Today we’re sharing the voices of Grace and Augustina. 👇 ⭐Grace says she gives her time to be a voice for those who may otherwise feel unheard. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

In today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social, 6 healthcare trailblazers pay tribute to their mentors for International Women's Day, including Dr @sarahfitzwimin.bsky.social, primary care clinical advisor with @nsshse.bsky.social 👇 #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...

🧵1/2 For International Women’s Day 2026, we’re celebrating the women who volunteer on our Patient and Public Partnership. Today we’re featuring Cynthia and Fran. 👇 ⭐Cynthia believes sharing lived experience enriches us all and helps shape authentic services. #IWD2026 #ChooseScreening

🧵1/ For International Women’s Day 2026, we’re celebrating the women who volunteer on our Patient and Public Partnership (PPP). Read about why they #GiveToGain: 🔗 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... Today we’re celebrating Linda and Nokuphila. 👇 #IWD2026 #ChooseScreening

Today, our #CervicalCheck Screening Training Unit are in Athlone facilitating a novice workshop for new sample takers as part of our cervical screening education programme, and raising awareness about HPV on #HPVawarenessDay. #ChooseScreening 🔗 www.cervicalcheck.ie/health-profe...

🧵1/ Today is International HPV Awareness Day. HPV (human papillomavirus) is a common virus. There are over 100 types. Some high-risk types can cause cancers of the cervix, penis, anus, vulva, vagina and throat. They can also cause genital warts. #HPVawarenessDay

Community champion Rola Abu Zeid O’Neill supports migrant women to attend #BreastCheck. She shares her story of an early breast cancer diagnosis to encourage others to attend #BreastCheck when they're invited. Read Rola's story: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

Catch up with all our latest news from February including: - one year of working with our #EUCanScreen partners - how we built equity into our strategy. Read our newsletter 👉 createsend.com/t/t-880556AA... #ChooseScreening

We recently shared our learning on building equity into strategic planning at an international workshop on the Standards for Equity in Healthcare. Our Director of Public Health Dr @CarolineMasonM1 tells us more in our latest blog: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

This week we attended the European Cancer Screening and Early Detection Policy Summit which explored three EU co-funded projects to pilot and prepare for the implementation of new screening programmes - prostate, lung, and gastric cancer screening. 📖 Read more: www.linkedin.com/posts/nation...

We have resources available to help healthcare staff to support women attending colposcopy to: - understand the link between smoking, HPV and cervical cancer - access stop smoking services, if they choose to. Find out more and download the resources: tinyurl.com/nss-smoking-... @rcpi.bsky.social

We recently attended an expert workshop preparing for the development of the third EU Cancer Screening Report. The workshop was hosted by IARC @who.int and brought together experts from 33 countries. Read more about this work: www.iarc.who.int/fr/news-even... #ChooseScreening

We reflect on the first year of the EUCanScreen Joint Action project, what has been achieved collectively across Europe, and how Ireland has contributed to that shared progress. Read all about it: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

Prof @russelln.bsky.social: “Getting the HPV vaccine in secondary school is a first early step we can take to help prevent cervical cancer developing later in life. Then regular cervical screening, and follow-up when advised, will give added protection." 📖👇 www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...

Dr Rachael Comer, Education and Training Manager with #CervicalCheck spoke to Catherine Reilly @medindonews.bsky.social about our work to improve access to cervical screening for women who may not attend, including women affected by trauma. Full article 👇 www.medicalindependent.ie/in-the-news/...

Great to take part in #HealthSummit26 today, with strong discussions on prevention, digital health and AI. Prof @russelln.bsky.social, Clinical Director with #CervicalCheck took part in a panel discussion about levers for delivering a system shift towards prevention. #ChooseScreening

Catch up with all our latest news: - Cervical Cancer Prevention Week highlights - Our work with Dublin Simon Community to improve equity in diabetic eye screening - New #DiabeticRetinaScreen research project to support young adults with diabetes 👉 tinyurl.com/nss-news-jan... #ChooseScreening

Register now to join this free #WorldCancerDay webinar and learn more about what we can all do to reduce the risk of cancer. 📅 Wednesday 4 February 2026 ⏲️12 noon Small steps. Big impact. 👉 bit.ly/ICPNwebinar

We’re building a modern Information Management System for #CervicalCheck - creating stronger foundations for quality, data and digital services and supporting Ireland's journey towards cervical cancer elimination. Read more 📖 tinyurl.com/Building-IMS... #TogetherTowardsElimination

As part of her role, Andrea says she is excited to be part of #BowelScreen, supporting the early detection and prevention of bowel cancer. “What matters most to me is that every patient feels listened to, respected and confident in the care they receive." www.roscommonherald.ie/news/new-app...

Equity in action: How a clinic in East Cork is breaking down barriers and supporting migrant women to take part in cervical screening. #CervicalCheck #ChooseScreening #CervicalCancerPrevention Read the full story in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social 👇 www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

A Cervical One-Stop Assessment Clinic was set up in Cork University Maternity Hospital in 2021 for women with symptoms suggestive of cervical cancer. A retrospective review, published in the Irish Medical Journal, evaluates the first 3 years of the service. 🔗 imj.ie/managing-wom...

Professor David Keegan, Clinical Director with our #DiabeticRetinaScreen programme, joined The Real Health podcast this week, to chat about the importance of free eye screening for people with type 1 and type 2 #diabetes. 🎧 Listen now 👇 #ChooseScreening www.independent.ie/podcasts/rea...

In today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social Dr Rachael Comer, Education & Training Manager with #CervicalCheck talks about her passion for women's health and how her role "brought together everything I value - women’s health, prevention, and professional education." www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...

When cervical cancer is found early, it can be treated and cured. Go to your GP if you notice any symptoms that could be caused by cervical cancer. 🌐 hse.ie/cervical-cancer #CervicalCancerPrevention

We removed barriers and brought cervical screening directly to a community of migrant women in Cork. Learn about the impact of this project and how local partnerships made a difference: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening #CervicalCancerPrevention

Most cases of cervical cancer can be prevented - and prevention starts with the HPV vaccine. Getting the HPV vaccine significantly reduces our chance of getting cervical cancer later in life. Let's talk about it: 🌐 tinyurl.com/HPV-vaccine-... #CervicalCancerPrevention

“I did something good for my future self.” Alejandra Diaz shares how HPV cervical screening found abnormal cells early - and how follow-up treatment helped prevent cancer. Read her story 👉 tinyurl.com/alejandra-di... #ChooseScreening #CervicalCancerPrevention

Going for follow-up after cervical screening really matters. Treatment of abnormal cells can stop cervical cancer before it starts - and it’s already preventing thousands of cancers in Ireland. Here’s how it works ⬇️ 🔗 tinyurl.com/treatment-af... #CervicalCancerPrevention #ChooseScreening

Together, the HPV vaccine, cervical screening, and follow-up tests and treatment after screening are preventing thousands of cancers - and this is how we will make cervical cancer rare in Ireland. Read our press release: about.hse.ie/news/hse-mar... #CervicalCancerPrevention

This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. We can prevent cervical cancer. Talk with your family, friends and parents about: ➡️ the HPV vaccine ➡️ cervical screening ➡️ going for follow-up treatment when needed 🌐 hse.ie/cervicalcheck #CervicalCancerPrevention

HPV vaccination, cervical screening and follow-up treatment after screening can all help to reduce the risk of cervical cancer developing in the future. As we approach #CervicalCancerPrevention week, read more about how we can prevent cervical cancer. 👇 www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...