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Today we’re marking #InternationalPathologyDay.

Dr Alan Smith is presenting at an event in the @rcpi.bsky.social which will explore the vital role of pathology in population screening and how innovation and digital pathology could help shape the future of screening.

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International Pathology Day event graphic presented by the RCPI Faculty of Pathology. The graphic features a portrait of a speaker from the HSE National Screening Service on a purple and white background.
November 4, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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We’re developing a new #CervicalCheck Education Strategy and want those who deliver and support cervical screening to help shape it.

Read more about how we’re developing the strategy and preparing for the future of cervical screening: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

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Developing a new education strategy for CervicalCheck
The strategy will focus on preparing and supporting healthcare professionals for what comes next in cervical screening.
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October 29, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Our October newsletter is out with all our latest news, including:

⭐️ Remembering Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon
⭐️ Developing an education strategy for CervicalCheck
⭐️ HSE podcast puts bowel screening in focus

and loads more…

📖 Read it now: 🔗 hsescreeningnews.cmail20.com/t/t-e-yddjbi...

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HSE National Screening Service graphic with a green background announcing that the October newsletter is out. It features an open envelope and the messages “You’ve got mail!” and “Check your emails”. It includes the HSE and National Screening Service logos, and the website screeningservice.ie
October 30, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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The latest episode of the HSE Health & Wellbeing podcast is out now and discusses how our #BowelScreen programme works, why taking part matters and the support available from community pharmacies.

🖥️ Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1sl...

🎧 Listen: hsepodcasts.podbean.com

#ChooseScreening
Promotional graphic for episode 162 of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, titled “Why Bowel Screening Matters”, featuring photos of three podcast participants at microphones.
October 28, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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Our #CervicalCheck campaign won gold for Best Creative at the 2026 Digital Media Awards.

The award recognises how thoughtful design can make cervical screening feel more human, approachable and easier to understand.

Read more in our blog: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

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CervicalCheck campaign wins gold for Best Creative at the 2026 Digital Media Awards
The award recognises the importance of design and art direction in creating engaging and effective digital communications.
www2.healthservice.hse.ie
October 27, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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If you're aged 57 to 71, talk to your local pharmacy team about #BowelScreen.

It's a free, easy-to-use test you do at home that can help prevent bowel cancer developing, or find it early when it's easier to treat.

#ChooseScreening 👇

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Cork pharmacies back campaign to highlight free bowel cancer screening
The HSE is spearheading a promotion this month aimed at ensuring people aged 57 to 71 get to avail of a test that can detect signs of bowel cancer ...
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October 28, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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Our #BreastCheck mobile units move from area to area. This is a normal part of how our service works.

When we complete screening in an area, the unit moves on. It returns when women there are next due screening.

Read more about this: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

#ChooseScreening
Infographic explaining how BreastCheck brings screening closer to people. It shows how invitations and appointment details are sent, and how 24 mobile units and 4 regional units travel to screening locations across Ireland and return around every two years.
October 27, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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When you get your #BreastCheck appointment letter, #choosescreening.

If you can't attend, let us know. We can offer you an appointment on another date or at a different location.

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth👇

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HSE issue update on breast screening service in Laois
BreastCheck’s mobile unit will be located at Cuisle Centre, Block Road, Portlaoise
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October 23, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Today we’re at the HSE Public & Patient Partnership Conference in Dublin. We're presenting 3 posters demonstrating our work with patients and the public to improve our screening services and communications.

Read more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

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Demonstrating the impact of listening, learning and partnership to improve screening at 2026 HSE Public and Patient Partnership Conference
We presented 3 posters at the 2026 HSE Public and Patient Partnership Conference demonstrating our work with patients and the public to improve our screening services and communications.
www2.healthservice.hse.ie
October 15, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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Today is #WorldSightDay - a reminder to #LoveYourEyes. 👁️

If you’re living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, regular eye screening can help protect your sight.

Find out about free screening with #DiabeticRetinaScreen

➡️ www.hse.ie/diabeticretinascreen

#ChooseScreening
World Sight Day 2026 graphic promoting Diabetic RetinaScreen. It explains that free screening for diabetic retinopathy is available to people aged 12 and over with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, including any follow-up tests or treatment needed.
October 8, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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New research explores why some women living in disadvantaged areas choose not to take part in #BowelScreen.

It looks at how life circumstances, knowledge, emotions and confidence can influence decisions about screening.

Read more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

#ChooseScreening
Graphic promoting new BowelScreen research on barriers to participation among women living in disadvantaged areas. The image features a BowelScreen home test kit and instruction leaflet alongside the text “Exploring barriers to taking part in BowelScreen among women living in disadvantaged areas”, with HSE and BowelScreen logos.
October 6, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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🎉 Our #BowelScreen and #CervicalCheck campaigns have been shortlisted for the Digital Media Awards Ireland #DMA2026.

The campaigns focused on reducing stigma, building trust and encouraging people to #choosescreening.

Best of luck to all finalists on Friday 9 October.
Promotional graphic for BowelScreen encouraging repeat participation in bowel screening. The image features a person outdoors with a backpack alongside the message that most people who complete their first BowelScreen test continue to take part when invited again, with BowelScreen and HSE logos at the top. Promotional graphic for CervicalCheck encouraging people to book a cervical screening test. The image features a wheelchair user alongside the message “Book your cervical screening test. It’s quick, free, and could save your life”, with a “Quick and free” badge and HSE and CervicalCheck logos.
October 5, 2026 at 8:17 AM
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📣 Registration is now open for #ICSN2027.

Join the international cancer screening community in Dublin from 16 to 18 June 2027.

Early bird registration is available until 12 April 2027.

Find out more and register at www.icsn2027.org

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Graphic promoting the International Cancer Screening Network Conference (ICSN 2027), announcing that registration is now open. The image includes the conference theme, “Transforming screening together: balancing innovation, access and trust”, event dates of 16 to 18 June 2027 at Trinity Business School in Dublin, and a photo of conference registration attendees.
October 2, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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Catch up with our latest news, including:
⭐️ #BowelScreen promotion at over 1,500 pharmacies
⭐️ Call for abstracts for #ICSN2027
⭐️ Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026

and loads more…

📖 Read the full newsletter: 🔗https://hsescreeningnews.cmail19.com/t/t-e-ydjhdig-tkuyuuitdi-jk/

#ChooseScreening
Graphic promoting HSE National Screening Service news updates. A hand holds a smartphone displaying a National Screening Service news article, alongside the text “Our latest news”, “September 2026” and “screeningservice.ie”, with HSE and National Screening Service logos on a green background.
September 30, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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We were delighted to share our work at @isqua.org 2026 on increasing diversity in patient and public partnership and building a culture of clear, person-centred communication.

Read more in our latest blog: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

#ChooseScreening #ISQua2026
Continuous quality improvement in patient partnership and communications at HSE National Screening Service presented at International Quality and Patient Safety Conference
We will use the learning and ideas from the conversations at the conference to continue improving how we involve patients and the public in our work and how we communicate clearly.
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September 30, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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We are looking for people to join an advisory panel to support a research project about improving uptake of diabetic eye screening among young adults in Ireland.

Details in the flyer below 👇 or visit: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

#DiabeticRetinaScreen #ChooseScreening
Graphic inviting young adults aged 18 to 25 with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes to join a National Young Adult Panel. The image outlines a resarch project on improving attendance at diabetic eye screening and includes partner logos of University of Galway, Health Research Board, Diabetic RetinaScreen and HSE National Screening Service. A QR code and contact details for taking part are included.
September 28, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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If you're aged 57 to 71, talk to your local community pharmacy team about #BowelScreen.

They can talk to you about:
· how bowel screening works
· how to register for your free home-test kit
· where to get more information.

Find out more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

#ChooseScreening
Talk to your local community pharmacy team about taking part in BowelScreen
If you're aged 57 to 71, your local community pharmacy team can now help you learn more about BowelScreen and support you to take part.
www2.healthservice.hse.ie
September 25, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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Research helps us understand how we can make screening more effective, accessible and equitable for everyone.

On #WorldCancerResearchDay, we’ve published our Research Strategy 2025-2027.

Read more in our latest blog: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

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Research that helps improve screening for everyone: National Screening Service Research Strategy 2025-2027
The strategy sets out how we will lead, support and take part in research to help improve screening programmes and population health outcomes.
www2.healthservice.hse.ie
September 24, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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We recently welcomed an international delegation from the Migration, Equity and Diversity Task Force on a site visit to learn more about our work to improve equity in screening.

Read more about it in our latest blog: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

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International Task Force on Migration, Equity and Diversity visits HSE National Screening Service
The visit formed part of a wider discussion on the use of the International Standards for Equity in Healthcare.
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September 21, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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This week we presented at #ICCH2026, sharing our approach to clear, person-centred communications.

We highlighted our evidence-based communications toolkit and how staff training helps to turn the guidance into practice.

Read more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

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Clear, person-centred communications approach at HSE National Screening Service shared at International Conference on Communications in Healthcare
We shared how we developed a practical, evidence-based communications toolkit to support staff to communicate more clearly.
www2.healthservice.hse.ie
September 18, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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We're looking forward to taking part in #ICCH2026 this week.

We'll be presenting about how we're building a culture of clear, person-centred communications through practical solutions including developing a communications toolkit and training our staff.

#HealthcareCommunication #ChooseScreening
Promotional graphic for the International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH 2026), taking place in Belfast, Northern Ireland, from 14 to 18 September 2026. The image features the conference logo, the message “Welcome to Day One!”, and logos of the organising healthcare communication associations.
September 14, 2026 at 7:56 AM
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The latest Irish Cancer Prevention Network (ICPN) Ezine is out with updates from network partners, information about upcoming free webinars and links to register, and much more.

You can read it here: nationalcancercontrolprogramme.cmail20.com/t/t-e-ydewkk...

#CancerPrevention #ChooseScreening
Promotional graphic for an Irish Cancer Prevention Network webinar titled “Cancer Prevention in Action: Research Findings and Health Promotion Successes”, taking place on 14 October 2026. The image includes event details, partner organisation logos and a QR code for registration.
September 10, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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We've updated how we calculate coverage for #CervicalCheck to align with international standards and improve the accuracy of our reporting.

Read more in our latest blog: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

#ChooseScreening #CervicalCheck
Graphic promoting CervicalCheck cervical screening coverage, with the text “Revised definition improves cervical screening data.” The image includes HSE and CervicalCheck logos, alongside illustrations related to cervical screening on a light blue and white background.
September 4, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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5/5
Publishing the report, Prof @russelln.bsky.social, #CervicalCheck Clinical Director, said: “The data in this report demonstrates the important role cervical screening plays in preventing cervical cancer and detecting it at an early stage when treatment can be more effective.”

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Infographic highlighting CervicalCheck programme activity from April 2023 to December 2024, including screening participation, HPV test results, colposcopy referrals, research developments and progress towards eliminating cervical cancer in Ireland by 2040.
September 3, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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🧵1/5

📊 We've published our #CervicalCheck Programme Report 2023-2024, highlighting continued delivery of a high-quality cervical screening programme for women and people with a cervix in Ireland.

Read more in our latest blog: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

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CervicalCheck programme report 2023-2024 highlights continued delivery of high-quality cervical screening
The report outlines programme performance, screening participation and outcomes for the reporting period 1 April 2023 to 31 December 2024.
www2.healthservice.hse.ie
September 3, 2026 at 9:29 AM