HIQA has released national guidance supporting the use of plain language in health and social care. Developed with key stakeholders including NALA, the guidance focuses on health literacy, digital communication and human-rights based care, aiming to improve safety, understanding and person-centred decision-making.
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The Minister for Health has announced a set of Government-approved recommendations designed to expand clinical trials in Ireland, enhance patient access and strengthen national research infrastructure. Plans include a Clinical Trials Advisory Council in early 2026 and a National Clinical Trials Body by Autumn 2027.
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The Irish Cancer Society, in partnership with the HSA, CIF and CWHT, is raising awareness of occupational lung cancer risks during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, urging workers to reduce exposure to hazardous dust and chemicals linked to severe respiratory disease and cancer.
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Meril Life Sciences has shared one-year outcomes from the pivotal LANDMARK RCT at PCR London Valves 2025, confirming comparable efficacy and superior extended clinical outcomes for the Myval THV series alongside the lowest regurgitation rates among leading transcatheter valves.
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Limerick Cancer Trials at University Hospital Limerick has been awarded a global Movember grant to develop an evidence-based care pathway for older men with prostate cancer in rural areas, addressing unmet needs and improving equity in cancer care.
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St James’s Hospital and SETU’s Higher Diploma in Operational Excellence in Healthcare has delivered measurable improvements at Ireland’s largest HIV clinic, including a 5 percent reduction in unscheduled walk-ins and shorter patient waiting times.
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The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has welcomed the publication by the HSE of the National Clinical Guidance for the Elective Care Facilities (November 2025), a comprehensive resource designed to support healthcare professionals in delivering safe, high-quality, and efficient elective surgical care.
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RCSI has announced a landmark report, Supporting Surgeons in Ireland, at the 2025 Millin Meeting. The publication reviews existing supports for surgeons and trainees and sets out key recommendations on mentorship, leadership development, communication and CPD, with the aim of future-proofing the surgical workforce and sustaining excellence in patient care.
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