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Listen to the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, episode 154: HSE CEO, Anne O’Connor

Watch the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, episode 154: HSE CEO, Anne O’Connor

Episode details

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox is joined by Anne O'Connor, HSE CEO, to discuss the growing importance of prevention and community-based care across Ireland's health service.

The conversation explores how health promotion initiatives and community partnerships are helping people to stay well at home and in their communities. Topics include Making Every Contact Count, Social Prescribing, mental health programmes, digital transformation and addressing health inequalities.

To find out more about our podcasts series or the work of HSE Health and Wellbeing, email: Healthandwellbeing.communications@hse.ie

Date and time

This is a 6-day foundation programme in Letterkenny, County Donegal. Applicants must be able to attend all days.

• Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October
• Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 November
• Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 December

The closing date for receipt of applications is 11 September 2026.

Training details

This course is being provided throughout the HSE but priority will be given to applicants from Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan (West North West).

The training involves an application and a telephone interview. Application forms are available on request from lisa.ohagan@hse.ie.

This is a comprehensive, capacity-building training programme for service providers who want to develop their confidence, skills and knowledge in the area of sexual health promotion, and incorporate sexual health promotion into their work.

Date and time

This is a 6-day foundation programme in the Irish Wheelchair Association, Tuam, County Galway. Applicants must be able to attend all days.

• Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 February
• Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 March
• Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 April

The closing date for receipt of applications is 21 September 2026.

Training details

The training involves an application and a telephone interview. Application forms are available on request from vivienne.fitzmaurice@hse.ie

This is a comprehensive, capacity-building training programme for service providers who want to develop their confidence, skills and knowledge in the area of sexual health promotion, and incorporate sexual health promotion into their work.

Date

• Tuesday 22 September 2026

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Tuesday 8 September 2026.

Location

Mental Health HQ, St Lomans Grounds, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Training details

'Working safely and effectively in sexual health promotion – Considerations for policy development' is a 1-day, face-to-face training course.

The aim of this training is to give professionals the knowledge and tools to ensure that they are working safely and effectively in sexual health promotion.

It will give you increased awareness and understanding of:

• what needs to be considered to work safely and effectively
• the rationale and benefits for policy/guidelines development
• the proactive and reactive aspects of your work
• relevant legislation in relation to sexual health promotion
• the process required in planning to develop policy/guidelines

To request an application form, email fiona.gallagher@hse.ie

Register for the Connecting with Men workshop on Thursday 10 September

Date and time

Thursday 10 September at 9.30am

Location

Teach NaDaoine, 1 Oriel Way, Monaghan, H18 D218

Training details

This is a one-day, in-person workshop offered by the Department of Health Promotion and Improvement, Health and Wellbeing, and is open to all HSE staff.

It aims to increase workers, volunteers and frontline service providers' understanding of best practice for engaging men into their service.

For more information, contact HPCourse.NE@hse.ie

Date, time and location

All workshops take place from 9.30am to 4pm (light lunch provided).

• Tuesday 8 September, Regional Education Centre, St. Brigid’s Complex, Kells’s Road, Ardee, Co. Louth, A92 Eh94
• Wednesday 30 September, Iontas Theatre, Arts and Community Centre, Conabury, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, A75 HK09
• Friday 9 October, Hotel Kilmore, Dublin Road, Killygarry, Cavan, H12 F6Y7
• Tuesday 13 October, Regional Education Centre, St. Brigid’s Complex, Kells’s Road, Ardee, Co. Louth, A92 Eh94
• Wednesday 18 November, Regional Education Centre, St. Brigid’s Complex, Kells’s Road, Ardee, Co. Louth, A92 Eh94

Register for an upcoming workshop

Training details

This one-day workshop supports all HSE staff to care for their own mental health and wellbeing. It aims to develop positive habits by addressing:

• self care
• understanding thoughts
• exploring emotions
• gratitude
• mindfulness
• building positive relationships
• improving resilience

Date and time

All training sessions take place on Tuesdays at 11am for 30 minutes.

• Join the 'MS Teams Level 1 (Basics)' training on Tuesday 8 September
• Join the 'MS Teams Level 1 (Basics)' training on Tuesday 22 September
• Join the 'MS Teams Level 1 (Basics)' training on Tuesday 6 October
• Join the 'MS Teams Level 1 (Basics)' training on Tuesday 20 October
• Join the 'MS Teams Level 1 (Basics)' training on Tuesday 3 November
• Join the 'MS Teams Level 1 (Basics)' training on Tuesday 17 November
• Join the 'MS Teams Level 1 (Basics)' training on Tuesday 1 December
• Join the 'MS Teams Level 1 (Basics)' training on Tuesday 15 December

Training details

Microsoft Teams is the main tool used in the HSE for communication and collaboration.

This training is designed for anyone who is new to Teams or wants a basic refresher. We’ll cover how to access Teams and use the main features you’ll need day to day.

This is a basic introductory session to Teams which assumes no prior knowledge.

No need to register for a session – simply ‘turn up’ by clicking on the meeting link 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

Date and time

All training sessions take place from 11am to 12pm.

• Join the 'MS Teams Level 2 (Beyond the Basics)' training on Thursday 10 September
• Join the 'MS Teams Level 2 (Beyond the Basics)' training on Thursday 24 September
• Join the 'MS Teams Level 2 (Beyond the Basics)' training on Thursday 8 October
• Join the 'MS Teams Level 2 (Beyond the Basics)' training on Thursday 22 October
• Join the 'MS Teams Level 2 (Beyond the Basics)' training on Thursday 5 November
• Join the 'MS Teams Level 2 (Beyond the Basics)' training on Thursday 19 November
• Join the 'MS Teams Level 2 (Beyond the Basics)' training on Thursday 3 December
• Join the 'MS Teams Level 2 (Beyond the Basics)' training on Thursday 17 December

Training details

All HSE staff now have Teams.

Teams allows you collaborate with your colleagues, create your own workspace where you can manage documents, send messages and hold meetings.

To learn more about collaborating with Teams, choose a training date that’s right for you. Each session starts at 11am and lasts 1 hour with time for Q+A and comments.

No need to register for a session – simply ‘turn up’ by clicking on the meeting link 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

Date and time

All training sessions take place from 12pm to 1pm.

• Join the SharePoint training on Thursday 10 September
• Join the SharePoint training on Thursday 24 September
• Join the SharePoint training on Thursday 8 October
• Join the SharePoint training on Thursday 22 October
• Join the SharePoint training on Thursday 5 November
• Join the SharePoint training on Thursday 19 November
• Join the SharePoint training on Thursday 3 December
• Join the SharePoint training on Thursday 17 December

Training details

All Microsoft 365 users now have access to SharePoint.

SharePoint is a shared workspace providing a secure space to store, share, and organise information.

To learn more about managing files in SharePoint, choose a training date that’s right for you. Each session starts at 12pm and lasts 1 hour with time for Q+A and comments.

No need to register for a session – simply ‘turn up’ by clicking on the meeting link 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

Date and time

All training sessions take place on Tuesdays from 12pm for 30 minutes.

• Join the OneDrive (Basics) training on Tuesday 15 September
• Join the OneDrive (Basics) training on Tuesday 29 September
• Join the OneDrive (Basics) training on Tuesday 13 October
• Join the OneDrive (Basics) training on Tuesday 27 October
• Join the OneDrive (Basics) training on Tuesday 10 November
• Join the OneDrive (Basics) training on Tuesday 24 November
• Join the OneDrive (Basics) training on Tuesday 8 December

Training details

All Microsoft 365 users now have access to OneDrive.

OneDrive is for your own personal HSE files. Learn how to save your files and how to share them when you need to.

This training is designed for anyone who is new to OneDrive or wants a basic refresher. We’ll cover how to access OneDrive and use the main features you’ll need day to day.

This is a basic introductory session to OneDrive which assumes no prior knowledge.

No need to register for a session – simply ‘turn up’ by clicking on the meeting link 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

Date and time

All training sessions take place from 12pm to 1pm.

• Join the OneDrive (Beyond the Basics) training on Thursday 3 September
• Join the OneDrive (Beyond the Basics) training on Thursday 17 September
• Join the OneDrive (Beyond the Basics) training on Thursday 1 October
• Join the OneDrive (Beyond the Basics) training on Thursday 15 October
• Join the OneDrive (Beyond the Basics) training on Thursday 29 October
• Join the OneDrive (Beyond the Basics) training on Thursday 12 November
• Join the OneDrive (Beyond the Basics) training on Thursday 26 November
• Join the OneDrive (Beyond the Basics) training on Thursday 10 December

Training details

All Microsoft 365 users now have access to OneDrive.

OneDrive is for your own personal HSE files. Learn how to save your files and how to share them when you need to.

To learn more about managing files in OneDrive, choose a training date that’s right for you. Each session starts at 12pm and lasts 1 hour with time for Q+A and comments.

No need to register for a session – simply ‘turn up’ by clicking on the meeting link 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

Date and time

All training sessions take place from 11am to 11.30am.

• Join the Microsoft Planner training on Thursday 3 September
• Join the Microsoft Planner training on Thursday 17 September
• Join the Microsoft Planner training on Thursday 1 October
• Join the Microsoft Planner training on Thursday 15 October
• Join the Microsoft Planner training on Thursday 29 October
• Join the Microsoft Planner training on Thursday 12 November
• Join the Microsoft Planner training on Thursday 26 November
• Join the Microsoft Planner training on Thursday 10 December

Training details

All HSE staff now have Planner. Planner helps you create plans, assign tasks and easily chart project progress.

To learn more about Planner, choose a training date that’s right for you. Each session starts at 11am, and lasts for 30 minutes hour with time for Q+A and comments. This is a basic introductory session to Planner which assumes no prior knowledge.

No need to register for a session – simply ‘turn up’ by clicking on the meeting link 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

Date and time

All training sessions take place from 12pm to 12.30pm.

• Join the Microsoft Forms training on Wednesday 16 September
• Join the Microsoft Forms training on Wednesday 30 September
• Join the Microsoft Forms training on Wednesday 14 October
• Join the Microsoft Forms training on Wednesday 28 October
• Join the Microsoft Forms training on Wednesday 11 November
• Join the Microsoft Forms training on Wednesday 25 November
• Join the Microsoft Forms training on Wednesday 9 December

Training details

All HSE staff now have Forms. Forms allows you to create and share surveys, quizzes and Forms in minutes.

To learn more about Forms, choose a training date that’s right for you. Each session starts at 12pm and lasts for 30 minutes hour with time for Q+A and comments. This is a basic introductory session to Forms which assumes no prior knowledge.

No need to register for a session – simply ‘turn up’ by clicking on the meeting link 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

Training details

The Digital Health Learning Passport is a learning series designed to build your confidence and capability with digital tools.

Through this passport, you will:

• Learn core AI concepts and how they are used in the HSE
• Understand digital clinical safety and how to assess risk
• Build skills in finding and evaluating digital health information
• Discover telehealth and how it can be used safely and effectively
• Examine how data supports patient care and decision‑making in healthcare
• Understand how improving processes can support safer, more efficient care

Everyone who completes the training will receive a certificate. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits are available for some modules.

How to attend

Visit HSeLanD and search the following module titles to get started:

• HSE Cyber Security Awareness Training (Mandatory training, available to HSE staff and contractors only)
• AI in Healthcare
• Data Literacy
• Digital Health Clinical Safety
• Digital Health Literacy
• Virtual Care Supported by Telehealth Technologies
• Workflows in Healthcare

You can also visit the “Digital Skills” course catalogue and find a sub-catalogue called “Digital Health Learning Passport”.

Contact details

Digtialforcare@hse.ie

Date and time

Thursday 10 September from 3pm to 4.30pm

Training details

The aim of this workshop is to explore the steps needed in undertaking a literature review, whether you are undertaking an academic course, developing a PPPG or simply want to approach literature searching in a more systematic way.

It is for HSE staff and authorised users of the HSE Library Service who are undertaking a literature review as part of an academic course, developing a PPPG or who just want to search for literature in a more systematic way.

You should attend if you want to:

• learn about developing a research question and how to use a template such as PICO or PEO to describe your question
• gain familiarity with the resources appropriate to your research question
• identify effective methods for selecting search terms for a literature search including keywords and subject headings
• organise, manage and document search results effectively for future reference and citation

Register for the 'Getting started with your literature review' workshop

Date and time

Thursday 17 September from 11am to 12pm

Training details

This training session is designed to help participants improve their ability to find relevant and reliable information efficiently. It provides practical guidance on defining a clear research question, identifying key concepts, select effective keywords and search techniques.

It is for HSE staff and authorised users of the HSE Library Service who are undertaking a literature review as part of an academic course, developing a PPPG or who just want to search for literature in a more systematic way.

You should attend if you want to:

• learn how to create an answerable question, and identify your concepts.
• select appropriate search terms, including keywords, synonyms, related terms, and variations.
• learn about search techniques and how to apply them.
• gain understanding of resources available e.g. databases, search engines and specialised resources.
• learn about refining your search strategy

Register for the 'How to develop your search strategy' training

Date and time

Tuesday 29 September from 12pm to 1pm

Training details

The aim of this presentation is to highlight some of the common errors made in the search process by those undertaking literature reviews and how these can be avoided.

It is for HSE staff and authorised users of the HSE Library Service who are undertaking a literature review as part of an academic course, developing a PPPG or who just want to search for literature in a more systematic way.

You should attend if you want to:

• learn some of the common errors made by students conducting and reporting searches for literature reviews
• understand how these errors can be avoided and what supports/tools are available to you

Register for the 'Common errors in the search process for your literature review' training

Date and time

Wednesday 7 October from 12pm to 12:45pm

Training details

This training session will focus on how to search the CINAHL database. We will demonstrate the use of keywords and subject terms for searching, a variety of search techniques and how to manage search results.

It is for HSE staff and authorised users of the HSE Library Service who want to know how to search CINAHL for an academic course, research or patient care.

You should attend if you want to:

• develop familiarity with CINAHL on the Ebsco platform
• learn how to conduct a literature search in CINAHL using keywords, subject terms and search techniques, including truncation and proximity operators and how to refine your search results
• learn how to use folders to save results and search strategies and how to manage your search results

Register for 'Searching CINAHL' training

Date and time

Monday 12 October, 2.30pm to 3.15pm

Training details

This training session introduces participants to the structure of Medline and the functionality of the OVID interface with a focus on building search strategies using keywords, MeSH terms and advanced search techniques.

It is for HSE staff and authorised users of the HSE Library Service who want to know how to search Medline on the Ovid platform for an academic course, research or patient care.

You should attend if you want to:

• develop familiarity with Medline on the OVID platform
• learn how to use MeSH terms
• learn how to expand searches using Boolean logic for precision searching
• learn how to use search techniques including truncation and proximity searching to improve efficiency and relevance
• learn how to save, export and manage your results

Register for 'Searching Medline on the OVID platform' training

Date and time

Thursday 15 October, 11am to 11.45am

Training details

The Cochrane Library is a specialised healthcare database that contains pre-appraised systematic reviews, clinical trials and evidence summaries for healthcare decisions. This training session is designed to help participants access high-quality evidence for decision-making and research

It is for HSE staff and authorised users of the HSE Library Service, particularly healthcare professionals, students, researchers and policy makers who want to find and use high-quality evidence for decision-making and research.

You should attend if you want to:

• understand the purpose and scope of the Cochrane Library
• search for high-quality systematic reviews and RCTs using structured search techniques
• learn how to navigate a Cochrane systematic review
• gain confidence in navigating the Cochrane Library interface using its key features and filters
• explore ways to save, export and manage search results for ongoing research or practice

Register for 'Searching Cochrane' training

Date and time

Tuesday 20 October, 11am to 11.45am

Training details

This training session is designed to help participants to become more effective, confident and impactful contributors to their journal club.

It is for HSE staff and authorised users of the HSE Library Service who want to improve their ability to critically evaluate research and engage in informed discussions about evidence.

You should attend if you want to:

• strengthen your understanding of evidence-based practice
• Learn how to select relevant and high-quality articles for discussion
• Improve your critical appraisal and analytical skills
• Build confidence in presenting research to peers and colleagues
• develop clear and structured presentation techniques

Register for 'Preparing for your journal club presentation' training

Training details

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is the HSE’s behaviour change programme aimed at preventing and managing chronic disease.

MECC training includes an online eLearning programme and an optional Enhancing Your Skills (EYS) Workshop.

The eLearning programme includes a core module on behaviour change. It also has specific modules on key health and wellbeing topics, including:

• smoking
• alcohol and drug use
• physical activity
• healthy eating
• obesity (optional)
• mental health and wellbeing (optional)

Following completion of the e-learning modules, there is an optional Enhancing Your Brief Intervention Skills workshop. This half-day workshop, available in-person across all regions, provides the chance to:

• ask questions
• build brief intervention skills
• learn about local supports

Find more information about the MECC Programme

How to register

MECC eLearning Programme:

1. Search for "Making Every Contact Count" in HSeLanD
2. Open "MECC eLearning Course Core Modules" and click Enrol
3. You can also open and enrol for the optional modules ‘Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing’ and ‘Talking about Overweight and Obesity’

MECC Enhancing Your Brief Intervention Skills (EYS) Workshop:

1. Search for "MECC EYS" in HSeLanD
2. Select your region to review the workshops available in your area
3. Choose a suitable workshop date and register

Contact details

Visit: www.makingeverycontactcount.ie

Email: makingevery.contactcount@hse.ie

Training details

The webinar will give you information about:

• The Central Compliance Function
• What compliance means within the HSE
• Understanding of the Compliance Obligations Register and what the consequences are for non-compliance
• The Role of the National Office for Protected Disclosures and an overview of how Protected Disclosures are handled by the HSE
• What is a Protected Disclosure under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, as amended (the Act)
• Who may make a protected disclosure and how
• The protections provided under the Act

This webinar is for all staff, not just those in compliance roles or involved in the protected disclosures pathway.

Dates and times

• Monday 7 September, 11.30am to 12.30pm
• Tuesday 8 September, 11.30am to 12.30pm

How to register

Join the MS Teams webinar on Monday 7 September at 11.30am

Join the MS Teams webinar on Tuesday 8 September at 11.30am

Training details

This interactive virtual workshop on the Change Guide in Action features your Health and Social Care colleagues shared experiences of delivering effective and sustainable change. In 2026, the workshops will focus on three main themes:

• Engaging Stakeholders - Communicate, Collaborate, and Connect
• Leading Change for Integration
• Planning for Change - Creating Readiness

Learning outcomes include:

1. Provide participants with real case examples of a co-design people and culture change approach, from staff who have used the Change Guide in practice.
2. Focus is on an examination of the Change Guide in action and the application of the core concepts, tools and templates to a specific shared experience.
3. Signpost other resources about the Change Guide to further participant’s use of the Guide as a practical tool for change.
4. Highlighting key resources for the following themes:

• Engaging Stakeholders – Communicate, Collaborate and Connect. Understanding stakeholders, enabling partnerships, integrating care.
• Leading Change for Integration - Building change skills for delivering integrated care.
• Planning for change – Creating Readiness. Supporting new ways of working to achieve integration.

Workshop times

Each workshop will run from 10.30am to 1pm

How to register

Register for Leading Change for Integration on Wednesday 23 September

Register for Planning for Change – Creating Readiness on Wednesday 28 October

Register for Engaging Stakeholders – Communicate, Collaborate and Connect on Wednesday 25 November

Register for Leading Change for Integration on Wednesday 9 December

Do you have a specific ‘change challenge’ you would value support with?

The Change Consultation Clinic is facilitated by experienced HSE Organisation Development Practitioners, Organisation and Development and Design team in Kells, Co Meath.

How to register

How to register for a Change Consultation Clinic:

1. Email changeguide@hse.ie with subject line: Change Consultation Clinic to register.
2. We will send you a short questionnaire to enable the Organisation Development Practitioners to better understand your service and your specific change challenge.
3. When we receive the completed questionnaire, we will confirm your place and time for a one-to-one session.

Please note there are limited places so early registration is advised.

Date and time

Clinics will run from 10am to 1pm. Your appointment time (up to 1 hour in duration) will be agreed directly with you by the Organisation Development Practitioner assigned to your application and clinics are held virtually.

Schedule for Change Consultation Clinics (second Thursday of each month):

• 10 September
• 8 October
• 12 November
• 10 December

Please note, this date may be subject to change depending on Organisation Development Practitioner availability.

Contact details

Organisation Development and Design, Kells. Co Meath.

Email: changeguide@hse.ie

Phone: 046 925 1461

Register for the Carbon Basics - Training for the Public Sector training on Tuesday 6 October

Register for the Carbon Basics - Training for the Public Sector training on Tuesday 1 December

Date and time

• Tuesday 6 October, 9.30am to 12.30pm
• Tuesday 1 December, 9.30am to 12.30pm

Training details

This three-hour, introductory training course aims to demystify carbon terminology and concepts using Plain English. It will provide context to the emissions challenges and opportunities facing Ireland, corresponding Public Sector obligations and introduce commonly used terms, units of measure and reporting approaches. The course does not focus on design or technical issues, but rather provides a fundamental understanding of carbon and energy-related emissions.

Register for SEAI Energy Basics - Training for the Public Sector on Thursday 10 September

Register for SEAI Energy Basics - Training for the Public Sector on Tuesday 10 November

Date and time

• Thursday 10 September, 2pm to 5pm
• Tuesday 10 November, 9.30am to 12.30pm

Training details

This three-hour introductory course aims to deliver basic energy terminology and concepts in Plain English.

It will provide context to the energy challenges and opportunities facing Ireland, corresponding Public Sector obligations and introduce commonly used terms, units of measure and technologies.

The course will provide introductions to renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency opportunities around building fabric and commonly used equipment such as boilers, lighting and transport.

The intent is to provide attendees with knowledge to understand their energy consumption and confidence to contribute to improving it.

Find the SAP HR/Payroll training prospectus 2026

Training details

The SAP CoE training team is presenting a Time Administration (PTMW) live webinar.

The webinar will cover the following topics:

• role of a time returning officer or time administrator
• time managers workplace
• time management integration
• time errors report and time entered report
• time errors and query management
• how to find additional training resources and support

This webinar is open to everyone interested in the time module of SAP. However please note that no SAP Access is allocated on completion of this webinar and users who require access must apply via the Security Access and Training Form for our formal training courses.

Date and time

All webinars from 10am to 1pm:

• Register for the Time Webinar Wednesday 14 October
• Register for the Time Webinar Thursday 3 December

Training details

The Personnel Administration Best Practice Guidelines Webinar are for those who utilise PA40 Personnel Actions as part of their role. It is recommended that a PA user attends these Webinars after their formal tutor led training.

The Webinar covers the following topics;

• Best Practice
• When Performing Actions/Maintaining Data
• Skipping Infotypes as part of an Action
• Stopping & Restarting an Action
• When Correcting IT0001 Organisational Assignment
• Changing the Start Date of an Action
• Using the Changing Entry/Leaving Date
• Deleting an Action
• When performing Retrospective Actions
• Recommended PA Reports
• Common Issues & Queries
• Latest Updates
• Where you will find support and training
• Q&A Session with SAP CoE Personnel Administration Business Analyst

Date and time

All webinars from 10am to 1pm:

• Register for Personnel Administration Best Practice Webinar Thursday 10 September
• Register for Personnel Administration Best Practice Webinar Tuesday 8 December

Training details

Register for the training sessions via HSeLanD.

The National Healthcare Communication Programme (NHCP) is designed to support healthcare staff in developing and maintaining their communication skills with patients, their families, and colleagues. The program includes four core modules:

• Making Connections
• Core Consultation Skills
• Challenging Consultations
• Communicating with Colleagues and Promoting Teamwork

Additional modules:

• Motivational Interviewing
• End of Life Conversations

The aim is to help staff adopt a skilled, sensitive, and patient-centered approach in all conversations.

Date and time

Registration opens at 9am with the workshop running from 9.30am to 2.30pm.

• Module 1: Making Connections: Tuesday 15 September, Dr Steeven’s Hospital, Boardroom 2nd Floor, Dublin
• Module 2: Core Consultation Skills: Tuesday 6 October, Ashling Hotel, Dublin 8
• Module 3: Challenging Consultations: Tuesday 20 October, Ashling Hotel, Dublin 8
• Module 4: Communicating with Colleagues and Supporting Teamwork: Tuesday 27 October, Dr Steeven’s Hospital, Boardroom 2nd Floor, Dublin
• Motivational Interviewing: Tuesday 3 November, Ashling Hotel, Dublin 8
• End-of-Life Conversations: Tuesday 17 November, Ashling Hotel, Dublin 8

Contact details

Niamh Hogan, Training Officer, National Healthcare Communication Programme.

Email: NHC.Programme@hse.ie

Phone: 0872291378

Date and time

• Thursday 22 October 2026, 2.30pm to 4pm

About the webinar

This webinar is for staff with direct people management responsibilities.

The webinar supports managers in promoting a culture of regular attendance within a positive working environment and highlights the importance of effective attendance management in supporting employee wellbeing and service delivery.

The session provides an overview of managers’ responsibilities in managing short-term and long-term absence and includes practical examples to support understanding of return-to-work discussions and available employee supports.

This webinar will enable participants to:

• identify the importance of managing attendance
• explore the negative impact of mismanagement of attendance issues
• outline their responsibilities regarding attendance management as a line manager
• recognise the importance and benefits of return-to-work discussions
• explain the procedure for frequent short-term illnesses and periods of long-term absence
• identify supports available to employees

How to register

Log in to your HSeLanD account. Type 'managing attendance webinar' in the search bar to find the registration information.

Contact details

Email: traininganddevelopment@hse.ie

Date and time

• Wednesday 7 October 2026, 2.30pm to 4pm

About the webinar

This webinar is for managers. It is to share knowledge and practical skills needed to lead effective performance conversations that promote clarity, accountability, and engagement. The session will explore the Performance Review and Performance Achievement processes. It will focus on the role line managers play in supporting staff development and enhancing organisational performance.

There will be a 15-minute questions and answers session with colleagues from National Employee Relations.

This webinar will enable participants to:

• explain the difference between Performance Review and Performance Achievement
• consider what a year in the life of managing performance might look like within a team
• recognise the Performance Review process
• recognise the Performance Achievement process and Performance Achievement objectives
• apply these processes in practice through video scenarios
• highlight supports available to line managers for managing performance

How to register

Log in to your HSeLanD account. Type “performance conversations for managers webinar” in the search bar to find the registration information.

Contact details

Email: traininganddevelopment@hse.ie

Date and time

Half-day programme, 9am to 1pm:

• Friday 4 September
• Wednesday 23 September

Read more about the Corporate Induction programme

Contact details

Email: alex.ennis@hse.ie

Date and time

Half-day programme, 9am to 1.30pm:

• Tuesday 6 October

Read about the Managing Employee Performance Effectively programme

Contact details

Email: alex.ennis@hse.ie

Date and time

4 half days, with a 1-hour introduction to the programme:

• 26 August (1hr introduction session), 1, 8, 10, 15 September
• 3 (1hr introduction session), 15, 17, 22 and 24 September
• 9 (1hr introduction session), 16, 17 September and 1, 7 October
• 23 (1hr introduction session) 29 September and 1, 6, 8 October

Read about the People Management the Legal Framework programme

Contact details

Email: Betty.Carolan@hse.ie

Date and time

4 full days from 9am to 5pm:

Read about the First Time Managers Programme

Contact details

Email: grainne.kerrigan@hse.ie

Date and time

2 day programme, 9am to 5pm:

• Wednesday 16 September and Wednesday 23 September

Read about the Coaching Skills for Managers programme

Contact details

Email: Magdalena.wojcik@hse.ie

Date and time

One half day, 9am to 1.15pm:

• Tuesday 13 October
• Tuesday 10 November

Read about the Managing Attendance Programme

Contact details

alex.ennis@hse.ie

Date and time

1-day programme:

• Thursday 24 September

Read about the Managing Conflict Effectively programme

Contact details

Email: grainne.kerrigan@hse.ie

Date and time

Half-day programme, 9am to 1.30pm:

• Tuesday 15 September

Read about the Managing Grievances Effectively programme

Contact details

Email: Magdalena.wojcik@hse.ie

This 45-minute module is available to all staff on HSeLanD. It has been designed to help learners to:

• Explore the concept of empathy.
• Recognise its value in the workplace.
• Enhance skills to promote positive behaviours in line with the HSE’s Dignity at Work Policy.

This module is for any staff members interested in improving workplace relationships and creating a more compassionate and inclusive work environment across the HSE.

Contact details

Email: traininganddevelopment@hse.ie

Date and time

Half day from 9am to 1.30pm:

• Wednesday 9 September

Read about the Dignity at Work for Line Managers Programme

Contact details

Email: betty.carolan@hse.ie

Date and time

3-day programme, 9am to 5pm on:

• 14, 21 October and 9 December

Read more about the Clerical Administration Development Programme

Contact details

Email: Deirdre.Caffrey@hse.ie

Date and time:

Half day programme, 9am to 1pm:

• Wednesday 30 September

Read about the Effective Meetings programme

Contact details

Email: keith.halpin@hse.ie

Date and time

Half-day programme:

• Thursday 22 October

Read about the Presentation Skills Programme

Contact details

Email: Keith.Halpin@hse.ie

Date and time

One half-day programme, 9am to 1pm:

• Friday 18 September
• Thursday 1 October

Read more about the Minute Taking programme

Contact details

Email: keith.halpin@hse.ie

Date and time

One half-day programme, 9am to 1pm:

Read more about the Effective Feedback programme

Contact details

Email: Keith.Halpin@hse.ie

Date and time

One day programme, 9am to 5pm:

• Tuesday 15 September

Read more about the Facilitation Skills programme

Contact details

Email: Deirdre.Caffrey@hse.ie

Date and time

A half-day virtual workshop:

• Friday 9 October

Read more about the Managing your Time Effectively programme

Contact details

Email: Deirdre.Caffrey@hse.ie

Date and time

Half day programme from 9am to 1pm:

• Friday 2 October

Read more about the Mid-Career Planning Programme

Contact details

Email: Betty.Carolan@hse.ie

Date and time

1-day programme from 9am to 5pm:

• Wednesday 23 September

Read about the Retirement Planning programme

Contact details

Email: joan.balfe@hse.ie

Listen to the Learning Talks Podcast - Episode 8: Leading with Empathy – an Evolutionary Perspective on HSeLanD

In this episode, we look at some of the ways in which Leading with Empathy is important from an evolutionary and scientific perspective. Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Research for Society at Research Ireland joins us for an engaging conversation about how leading with empathy can help us to overcome and work around some of the ways our brains have developed through evolution so that we can make better decisions and respond to change more effectively.