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National Maternity Experience Survey 2025 highlights improvements and ongoing challenges in maternity care.
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Chantal Thurlby-Alexander

Second National Maternity Experience Survey reveals progress in maternity care but highlights gaps in communication and postnatal support

The second National Maternity Experience Survey reports strong levels of dignity, respect and trust in maternity services, alongside improvements since 2020. However, communication gaps, postnatal feeding support and GP follow-up remain key areas for improvement.

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HIQA publishes national guidance supporting plain language communication in health and social care.
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Chantal Thurlby-Alexander

HIQA Publishes National Guidance on Good Communication and Plain Language in Health and Social Care

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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Beacon Hospital becomes first in Ireland and the UK to treat a patient using RapidArc Dynamic radiotherapy technology.
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Chantal Thurlby-Alexander

Beacon Hospital Treats First Patient with RapidArc Dynamic Radiotherapy in Ireland and UK

Beacon Hospital has treated the first patient in Ireland and the UK using RapidArc Dynamic radiotherapy technology. Delivered through the Varian TrueBeam system, the platform offers exceptional precision, faster planning and treatment times, and greater protection of healthy tissue in cancer care.

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RCSI study reports link between social media use, body dissatisfaction, sexting and poorer mental health in Irish teenagers.
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Chantal Thurlby-Alexander

RCSI Study Links Social Media Use, Sexting and Body Dissatisfaction to Poor Mental Health in Irish Teenagers

A major RCSI study surveying more than 4,000 Irish teenagers has found that heavy social media use, body dissatisfaction and engagement in sexting behaviours are strongly associated with poorer mental health and higher risk of self-harm, particularly among girls. Published in the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, the research offers valuable insights for national policy, education and prevention strategies.

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