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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TALVEY® (talquetamab) approved for reimbursement in Ireland for adults with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma.
HIQA’s 2024 Healthcare Overview Report highlights continued improvement in Irish hospital compliance, alongside ongoing capacity and workforce challenges.
The RCSI Millin Meeting 2025 brought together leading surgeons to explore the future of surgical research and training in Ireland.
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