Find information on upcoming online events and webinars relevant to staff across the HSE.
HSE Health and Wellbeing Podcast, Episode 73 - Childhood Obesity
Listen to the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, Episode 73: Childhood Obesity on Podbean
Watch the HSE HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, Episode 73: Childhood Obesity on YouTube
Episode details
In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, host Eamon Keogh speaks with Dr Grace O'Malley, Clinical Lead of the Children's Health Ireland, Child & Adolescent Complex Obesity Service, exploring its definition, prevalence, stigma and the some of the main concerns that parents face regarding their children's weight and health. There are some tips for parents on how to raise the topic with their child and healthcare professional.
Dr O'Malley emphasises how health professionals are becoming increasingly aware of the complexities surrounding childhood obesity and are better equipped to handle these discussions sensitively. Going on to mention the role of healthcare professionals and the importance of training healthcare professionals to address childhood obesity effectively.
Please share and to find out more about our podcasts series or the work of HSE Health and Wellbeing email: Healthandwellbeing.communications@hse.ie
Stress Control Programme
Access the Stress Control Programme
Date and time
Monday 23 September until Monday 4 November
Event details
Stress Control Programme is now available online. The online HSE Stress Control programme helps people to learn about and recognise stressors and signs of stress in their own lives, including the effect stress can have on thoughts, behaviour, and the body. It teaches skills to reduce stress and boost wellbeing through various relaxation methods.
National GreenTech call
Read about the National GreenTech call and submit an application
Date and time
Accepting submissions from Monday 7 October to Friday 15 November
Details
Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI), with the HSE and the Irish College of GPs, is launching a national first - the GreenTech in Healthcare call. This call is searching for innovative products and services that promote environmental sustainability in both primary and secondary healthcare. The Irish healthcare sector is responsible for an estimated 5 percent of the country's Global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Additionally, the sector uses a high volume of single-use products, adding to resource use and waste.
The call is open to all companies, organisations and research bodies regardless of size or origin.
Contact details
Webinar: Online IPPOSI and HSE Research Ethics Course for the Public and Patients
Register for the Online IPPOSI and HSE Research Ethics Course for the Public and Patients
Date and time
Between 21 October until 29 November 2024 with a weekly commitment of 2-3 hours
If you would like to hear more, please register to join the Information Session on Wednesday 2 October from 10 to 10.45am
Event details
The course, the first of its kind, aims to enhance the public’s understanding of ethical considerations in health research including informed consent, data protection and privacy and the ethical review process. Additional lessons on topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Research with Children and Biobanking will also be a feature of this course.
It is open to individual members of the public, as well as patient organisations and advocates with an interest in health research and ethics. The learning modules are fully online, and include self-guided E-lessons, knowledge checks, practical case studies and live interactive online workshops. By completing this course, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the ethical challenges and safeguards in place to protect people participating in research.
Webinar: Child Safeguarding Live Questions & Answers
Date and time
Register for Child Safeguarding Live Questions & Answers Webinar on Monday 21 October, 10am to 11am
Event details
The HSE Children First National Office is re-running a live Questions and Answers Webinar where you can ask the questions you have in relation to child safeguarding or you can listen to the questions being asked by others and the answers provided.
As spaces were limited for the last sessions, the same questions as per our previous live webinars (held in June & July 2024) will be covered to allow those who didn’t get to register for those dates to join us for these additional dates.
In order to attend staff must have completed the e-Learning programme ‘An Introduction to Children First’ within the previous three years and must have confirmed with their line manager that they can be released to attend this online webinar before applying.
Webinar: Contracting in a Health Research Setting
Register for the Contracting in a Health Research Setting webinar
Date and time
Wednesday 23 October, 1pm to 2pm
Webinar details
This session will highlight the importance of contract management across an organisation and will focus on fact gathering, how to ensure early involvement of key stakeholders, knowing lines of approval and important risk management contractual provisions that should be considered when entering contracts relating to health research.
Contact details
HSE Reuse Webinar
Register for the HSE Reuse webinar
Date and time
Wednesday 23 October, 2 pm to 3.20 pm
Webinar details
October is Ireland’s National Reuse Month and we are running a special HSE Reuse Webinar.
This webinar will have speakers on the following topics:
- HSE Donating Equipment Overseas
- HSE Aids and Appliance Cleansing and Recycling Service
- Bio Systems - Reusable Sharps Containers for Healthcare Risk Waste in Acute Hospitals
- UCD’s experience with Warp It, the reuse platform
Contact details
Living with Loss: A Bereavement Information Evening for the Public
Register for Living with Loss: A Bereavement Information Evening for the Public
Date and time
Thursday 24 October, 7pm to 9pm
Location
Crowne Plaza, Blanchardstown and Hybrid option
Event details
This event is for anyone who is bereaved, anyone who is supporting a family member or friend who is bereaved, and/or anyone who works in the community and may have a role in supporting those who have been bereaved.
What will happen at the event?
- 7pm: Tea/coffee on arrival
- 7.30pm: An information talk
- 8pm: Q&A session with a panel of people with lived experience of bereavement
There will be representatives from a range of local bereavement support services at the event.
This event is kindly supported by Irish Hospice Foundation and HSE Mental Health Services Dublin North City & County Contact details.
Find more information about the event
Contact details
HSE Open Access Research Awards 2024
Apply for the HSE Open Access Research Awards 2024
Date and time
Closing date for entries 25 October 2024
Event details
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the first HSE Open Access Research Awards.
Since their inauguration in 2014, the awards have celebrated practitioners
and researchers working across health and social care disciplines in Ireland who are publishing and making their research available in Open Access format. The awards are judged across a number of categories, and for 2024 the categories are unchanged:
- Acute Care and Hospitals
- Community and Social Care
- Mental Health and Disabilities
- Integrated Services
Contact details
For more information email lenus@hse.ie
Webinar: Enterprise Risk Management - Overview Train the Trainer webinar sessions 2024
Date and time
Register for Enterprise Risk Management - Overview Train the Trainer on Wednesday 30 October at 1pm
Register for Enterprise Risk Management - Overview Train the Trainer on Wednesday 27 November at 1pm
Register for Enterprise Risk Management - Overview Train the Trainer on Wednesday 18 December at 1pm
Webinar details
Due to the substantial interest for a rerun of the ‘Overview’ training webinars on the Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Procedures 2023 that the ERM team facilitated last October, we are delighted to announce that there will be a monthly ‘Lunch and Learn’ session of this webinar in 2024.
The objective is to adopt a train the trainer approach so that experienced risk management colleagues can use this resource in their own engagements with their teams and other staff members. These sessions are designed for staff who are in the role of supporting and facilitating risk management across the HSE and who are familiar with the key principles of risk management. Each session will conclude with a dedicated question and answers segment.
Contact details
Email: erm.queries@hse.ie
Webinar: Clinical Risk Matters Series - Spotlight on Emergency Department
Register for the Clinical Risk Matters Series - Spotlight on Emergency Department webinar
Date and time
Tuesday 5 November, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Webinar details
The State Claims Agency will deliver the next in our rolling series of clinical risk webinars, focusing learning from emergency department incidents and claims, on Tuesday, 5 November (12:30pm to 1:30pm).
This learning event is aimed at State authorities covered by the Clinical Indemnity Scheme and will be relevant to all health and social care professionals.
Through contributions from members of our Clinical Risk Unit, this webinar cover updates on the work of the unit and clinical risk snapshots, learning from emergency department claims and incidents, and more.
Contact details
In-person: National Prevention Conference
Register for the National Prevention Conference
Date and time
Thursday 7 November and Friday 8 November
Event details
The 2024 National Prevention Conference at the Tullamore Court Hotel features an exceptional programme with world‐ renowned national and international experts discussing the latest guidelines, key therapeutic advances, and evidence‐informed approaches to lifestyle, psychological health, and population‐specific considerations.
Additionally, on the eve of the conference (7th November at 6:00pm), there is a bonus symposium which will provide a “whistle‐stop tour of what you need to know in the 4 new 2024 ESC guidelines” ‐ Elevated Blood Pressure and Hypertension; Atrial Fibrillation; Chronic Coronary Syndromes; and Peripheral Arterial and Aortic Diseases. This symposium is a hybrid NIPC Series, which you can attend online or in‐person.
Contact details
Webinar: SAP CoE HR & Payroll
Register for the SAP CoE HR & Payroll time webinars
Date and time
The time webinars take place monthly from 10am to 1pm
- Tuesday 12 November
- Tuesday 10 December
Webinar details
The SAP CoE Training Team run monthly time webinars. These webinars are open to everyone interested in the Time Module of SAP and act as a refresher for existing Time Returning Officers. Each session also contains a Q & A session with subject matter experts who can answer your time queries.
In person: HSE Patient Flow Conference 2024
Register for the HSE Patient Flow Conference 2024, "Changing outcomes, improving together"
Date and time
Wednesday 13 November
Event location
The Gibson Hotel, Dublin
Event details
This learning event aims to connect frontline local HSE operational and clinical staff who are driving improvement in patient safety, quality and care through enhanced integrated patient flow.
Session themes will focus on key areas of patient flow including:
- The Shift Left: Keeping well at home
- On the frontline: Addressing the challenge of Urgent and Emergency Care
- Valuing patient time: Unlocking the potential of improved ward processes
- Supporting Patients from Hospital to Home
The event will include keynote speakers and local frontline staff presenting on patient flow topics and projects.
It will also include opportunities for interaction and networking to enable sharing of solutions and problem-solving of patient flow challenges.
The event will also present the awardees of the inaugural Patient Flow Excellence Awards.
In person: Traveller Wellbeing through Creativity Showcasing Event
Register for the Traveller Wellbeing through Creativity Showcasing Event
Date and time
Wednesday 13 November, 9.30am to 3pm
Event location
Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin
Event details
Join us at the Irish Museum of Modern Art for a day filled with inspiration, connection, and creativity. The main goal of the showcase is to specifically highlight the health impact from the Traveller Wellbeing through Creativity Pilot Initiative. It is also an opportunity to showcase this learning for others working in the areas of health, creative arts, and social inclusion.
This in-person event aims to explore how creativity initiatives were developed by and with Travellers to promote the health and wellbeing of the Traveller community. This is a unique opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions and networking opportunities with allies for creativity, healthy equity and Traveller health specifically.
Please note places are limited and this registration does not guarantee your attendance, we will follow up by email to confirm your place or otherwise prior to the event.
This work is supported by Creative Ireland, the Arts Council, Department of Health and in the HSE, Health and Wellbeing and Social Inclusion.
In person: BlooDHIT 2024
Date and time
- Thursday 14 November 8.30am to 5.30pm
- Friday 15 November 9am to 1pm
Event location
The Alex Hotel, Fenian Street, Dublin 2
Event details
The conference will cover all topics in relation to Blood Transfusion services – from donor demographics, diversifying the donor pool, transfusion challenges, young scientist presentations to the future proofing of blood & tissue establishments. We will have local experts and international speakers presenting at the conference. Please share this information about the conference with your colleagues.
Find more information and the event programme
Contact
Stephanie Deane – Research & Development Department in Irish Blood Transfusion Service: Stephanie.deane@ibts.ie
Webinar: Integrating Evidence and Action: Shaping the Future of Alcohol Research Conference
Register for the Integrating Evidence and Action: Shaping the Future of Alcohol Research Conference
Date and time
Tuesday 19 November, 9.30am to 4pm
Event details
The HSE Health and Wellbeing Alcohol Programme and the HSE National Office for Public Health, along with their partners, are hosting a conference on alcohol research on Tuesday 19 November 2024. This in-person event will be at the Richmond Education and Event Centre in Dublin.
The keynote speakers include Dr Peter Rice, President of the European Alcohol Policy Alliance and Chair of the Institute of Alcohol Studies, London and Prof Julia Sinclair, Professor of Addiction Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton and Honorary Consultant in Alcohol Liaison, University Hospital Southampton.
The conference will provide an opportunity for researchers, academics, clinicians, public health professionals, policy-makers and other interested people to come together to share knowledge, research and innovation on alcohol and health to inform policy and practice.
Webinar: Pseudonymisation of Personal Data when Undertaking Research
Register for the Pseudonymisation of Personal Data when Undertaking Research webinar
Date and time
Wednesday 27 November, 1pm to 2pm
Webinar details
This data protection session will build on previous sessions by exploring the concept of pseudonymisation with a particular focus on health research settings and scenarios. We will cover the requirements for pseudonymisation, the difference between anonymisation and pseudonymisation, the consequences of using pseudonymised data and important considerations around the sharing of this type of data.
Contact
Webinar: Health Regions webinar 2: 'Balancing Stability with Change' creating conditions for integration
Webinar details
The Health Regions Programme Team is running a series of webinars in 2024. These webinars will provide an update on the implementation of health regions, along with a focus on key objectives of the programme.
The purpose of this webinar was to:
- provide an update on health regions implementation
- focus on managing change in the HSE as we move towards more integrated care
- share relevant resources and first-hand experiences of implementing change
Watch back Webinar 2: “Balancing Stability with Change” Creating Conditions for Integration
Contact
If you want more information about the health region implementation programme, email healthregions.team@hse.ie.
Watch back: Health Regions Programme webinar focused on population-based planning
The Health Regions Programme Team is running a series of webinars in 2024. These webinars will provide an update on the implementation of health regions.
The first webinar in the series was on Thursday 27 June. It focused on:
- implementation of the health regions
- population-based planning
- regional health profiles
- Health Atlas
View presentation slides from the health regions webinar on Thursday 27 June (PDF, 6.62MB, 53 pages)