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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 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 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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Blackrock Health opens Ireland’s most comprehensive private consultant-led women’s health centre, delivering integrated female-focused care

Blackrock Health has officially opened the Blackrock Health Women’s Health Centre — Ireland’s most comprehensive private, consultant-led centre dedicated to women’s health. Located at 2–5 Warrington Place, Dublin 2, the facility brings together a team of 28 consultants and 30 multidisciplinary staff across specialties including gynaecology, cardiology, endocrinology, urogynaecology, dermatology, pain medicine, psychology, and rheumatology.

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RCSI to open Humanarium – a new public space to explore health and well-being

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has announced the launch of Humanarium, Ireland’s first dedicated health and well-being exhibition space. Supported by Blackrock Health, AIB, Lanas, and HSE Healthy Ireland, Humanarium will open at RCSI’s new building at 118 St Stephen’s Green in early 2026.

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Behavioural Addiction On The Rise in Ireland – St John of God Annual Research Foundation Conference Hears

Leaders from the Limerick Health Equity Oversight Group met with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and Manchester City Council Leader Bev Craig in Dublin to progress Ireland’s first Health Equity Region. The meeting, part of a long-term collaboration between HSE Mid West and Limerick City and County Council, explored Manchester’s Marmot Place model for tackling health inequalities and shared lessons on community-centred health improvement.

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Limerick interagency leaders meet Mayor of Manchester in ongoing efforts to establish Health Equity Region 

Leaders from the Limerick Health Equity Oversight Group met with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and Manchester City Council Leader Bev Craig in Dublin to progress Ireland’s first Health Equity Region. The meeting, part of a long-term collaboration between HSE Mid West and Limerick City and County Council, explored Manchester’s Marmot Place model for tackling health inequalities and shared lessons on community-centred health improvement.

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