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  • In this podcast episode, Dr. Colin O'Driscoll, Clinical Lead Psychosocial Services, and Eleanor Keogh, Project Worker, both with the Mid-West Alcohol Service, discuss the HSE Integrated Alcohol Service. They tell us that this service works with community agencies to offer personalised support for those with alcohol concerns, ranging from mild to severe. They provide assessments and support for individuals and their families, highlighting that help is available for anyone struggling with alcohol use. In this episode, we discuss the high level of alcohol consumption in Ireland, emphasising the service's collaborative, non-judgmental approach and stress the importance of early intervention and community awareness to combat stigma. For further information and supports visit www.hse.ie/alcohol or call the HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline on 1800 459 459

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  • In this episode of the HSE's Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, Dr. Heather Burns discusses the importance of symptom awareness and early detection of cancer. Dr. Burns is a Consultant in Public Health Medicine and Public Health Lead for Early Detection of Cancer with the HSE National Cancer Control Programme. She notes that cancer is common in Ireland, with 1 in 2 people having a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Dr. Burns urges people to contact their GP if they notice any symptoms that are not normal for them and are not getting better, like a persistent cough, a change in bowel habit, a breast lump or unexplained weight loss. The episode covers the role of GPs in cancer referrals and the availability of rapid access clinics, emphasising the importance of education and proactive healthcare for early diagnosis. If you would like to know more about the issues discussed please go to the NCCP website. If you would like to order the resources discussed to help spread the messages around early diagnoses go to www.healthpromotion.ie and select ‘cancer’ in the search by topic option.

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  • In our latest episode, host Fergal Fox speaks to Bernard Gloster, CEO of the HSE, about the developments, as well as challenges, in Ireland's health service. They discuss the work underway in the HSE to promote health and wellbeing under the Health Services Healthy Ireland Implementation Plan. Bernard shares an update on his strategic priorities and reflects on 12 months in the job as CEO as he emphasises the importance of maintaining a shared vision and a positive culture to drive improvements with the patient or service user always to the fore in planning and delivery of health services. He discusses his own quit smoking journey and how the HSE QUIT campaign continues to work towards a Tobacco Free Ireland. He gives an update on the imminent changes and restructuring of the HSE and the six new regional Chief Officers.

    Full video is available on the HSE Health and Wellbeing YouTube Channel:

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  • In this podcast episode, host Noreen Turley engages in a candid discussion on menopause with two esteemed women's health experts, Dr. Cliona Murphy, a Gynaecologist and Clinical Director at the National Women & Infants Health Programme, and Dr. Caoimhe Hartley, a General Practitioner and Clinical Lead of the Complex Menopause Clinic at Rotunda Hospital.

    It becomes clear quite quickly that the menopause journey is deeply personal yet universally relevant, with experiences varying among women. The conversation explores a range of symptoms and treatment options, including an examination of the benefits and risks associated with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Both experts stress the importance of seeking medical guidance early, particularly if one's quality of life is being impacted. They advocate for early intervention, education, and open dialogue surrounding menopause, which can relieve anxieties and empower women to seek assistance. This proactive approach fosters a more informed and supportive environment for managing menopausal symptoms ultimately promoting womens overall health and wellbeing.

    For more information visit https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/menopause/ or https://rotunda.ie/menopause-clinic/

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  • In this podcast episode we speak with Emer Loughrey, Counsellor and Dr Monica Whyte, Systemic Family Therapist, who work together in Youth Drug and Alcohol (YoDA), a service within HSE Addiction service that work with young people engaged in problematic drug or alcohol use whilst supporting their families.

    In this episode, they discuss the critical topic of substance use among young people, with a focus on the services provided by YoDA service in Tallaght, Dublin. They shed light on the prevalent substances among youth today, such as cannabis, nitrous oxide, and alcohol, and the impacts these substances can have on their lives. One key takeaway from this episode is the importance of early detection of substance abuse, as indicated by subtle signs like mood changes or a decline in academic performance.

    Emma and Dr Whyte stress the importance of open communication with young people, especially during the transition from primary to secondary school, and emphasise the vital role of maintaining strong family connections and communication. The multidisciplinary approach of YoDA is highlighted, showcasing their comprehensive support system for young individuals, which encompasses addressing family dynamics and peer pressure. For concerned parents seeking support options, they offer resources available through https://drugs.ie/

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  • In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, we discuss the Sláintecare Healthy Community initiative in Dublin's North East Inner City with guests Catherine Heaney and Cáit Donnelly. They explore the recent evaluation report and the importance of partnerships between the HSE and community organisations like Dublin City Community Co-op. The conversation highlights the diverse and complex communities they serve, including areas of disadvantage and the impact of social determinants on health. The Sláintecare Healthy Communities project aims to improve long-term health and wellbeing by addressing broader social needs alongside lifestyle factors. The episode emphasises the value of partnership working and community development in health promotion.

    For more information, visit https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/healthwellbeing/slaintecare-healthy-communities/

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  • In this episode, host Fergal Fox discusses vaccinations with Dr Lucy Jessop, Director of the National Immunisation Office, and parent representative Lorraine Hughes. Dr Jessop provides a clear explanation of how vaccines work, teaching the immune system to recognise and combat diseases before they can take hold. She stresses the importance of following the recommended vaccination schedule as this proactive approach to health is crucial in safeguarding our children during their most vulnerable stages. We discuss the vaccination schedule for children, including the introduction of the HPV vaccine for boys and its role in cancer prevention, as Lorraine shares her son's vaccination experience. The episode also addresses vaccines recommended during pregnancy, the importance of timely vaccinations to prevent disease resurgence and the need for accurate information from reliable sources. It highlights the role of healthcare professionals in building parental trust and ensuring children receive vaccinations at the right time.

    For further information visit immunisation.ie or if you’d like to read or download the current immunisation schedule visit https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/pubinfo/currentschedule.html.

    To get in touch with the podcast email [email protected]

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  • In this episode, host Eamon Keogh talks with Professor Donal O’Shea, HSE Clinical Lead, who takes us through the complexities of obesity as a chronic disease. He emphasises the need for empathy and a shift in perception towards individuals with obesity and highlights the connection between obesity and over 200 conditions, advocating for a shift in focus towards treating obesity itself to prevent these complications. Donal also talks about the importance of language and communication in healthcare., the way we talk about obesity can either perpetuate stigma or foster support. He goes on to discuss the emergence of new treatments for obesity, based on hormones and gut mechanisms that offer significant benefits in terms of health improvement and weight loss.

    For obesity support information visit www.icpobesity.org or if you’d like to read more on HSE Model of Care for the Management of Overweight and Obesity visit https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/cspd/ncps/obesity/model-of-care/.

    To get in touch with the podcast email [email protected]

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  • In this episode, host Noreen Turley meets with Brenda O'Donnell and Lauren Watters from Active Disability Ireland to discuss their work underway in promoting active lifestyles for people with disabilities. They tell us about the Active Healthy Me programme, which aims to empower people with disabilities to take control of their own health & wellbeing through an online education programme. We also hear about the Sport Inclusion Disability Charter, outlining five key areas people with disabilities are asking all organisations to consider in making active and healthy lifestyles possible for them. We hear about the importance of inclusive policies and a person-first approach, and highlight the challenges faced in youth sports participation and the need for consultation. Brenda outlines future goals, including expanding into education and the collaboration with services across Ireland to update national physical activity guidelines. The episode concludes with a testimonial from Antoinette, emphasising the positive impact of staying active.

    Activity Disability Ireland host the Active Disability Services Awards which aim to champion the innovative physical activity, health promotion and community inclusion initiatives that have arisen as a result of the service engaging with Active Healthy Me programme. For those interested in the Active Disability Services Awards, the deadline is approaching, and more information can be found on the Active Disability Ireland website https://activedisability.ie/

    For further information visit https://www2.hse.ie/services/disability/

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  • In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, we hear about the role of Community First Responders (CFRs) from Ger O’Dea, the Community Engagement Manager with the HSE National Ambulance Service. Ger highlights the importance of community involvement in emergency situations, especially in rural Ireland where ambulance response times can be longer and explains how they provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training to anybody who wants to become a CFR. Hosted by Fergal Fox, they discuss the critical first five minutes of a cardiac arrest, the misconceptions between cardiac arrest and heart attack, and the automated system that alerts CFRs to emergencies. Ger emphasises the need for widespread CPR training and the use of AEDs, and he encourages listeners to get involved in CFR schemes to help save lives in their communities. The episode highlights the importance of community engagement, training, and the maintenance of emergency response equipment to enhance survival rates in cardiac events. It all makes for a very inspiring episode, which we hope encourages you to play your part in Communities Saving Lives! For more on becoming a CFR go to www.becomeacfr.ie and to learn more about the work of the HSE National Ambulance Service go to www.nationalambulanceservice.ie

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  • In our latest HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast host Eamon Keogh, talks with Parenting Facilitators, Lulu O’Kelly, Bray Area Partnership and Linda Pickett, Northside Area Partnership. They talk about the parenting peer groups they run, how they are a safe, non-judgemental place, where day to day experiences, like meal times, screen times and the big one, “Saying No” are discussed. They discuss every day challenges parents face, offering some guidance, based on their vast experiences. They also discuss the value and role of peer support in parenting groups, where parents lean on each other and find comfort in the fact that in most cases, they are all dealing with the same day to day issues.

    For more information visit www.gov.ie/supportingparents and for more information about Slaintecare Healthy Communities Parenting Groups visit https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/healthwellbeing/slaintecare-healthy-communities/.

    To get in touch with the podcast email [email protected]

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  • The HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast relaunches this week as host Fergal Fox, with Senior Health Promotion and Improvement Officers, Dr Michelle Hardie-Murphy and Aisling Doherty, discuss ten tips to kick start the New Year. They talk about setting realistic goals, the importance of enjoying healthy activities and celebrating small victories. The episode emphasises the need for flexibility, self-care, and regular reflection in the face of setbacks. They highlight the HSE’s quit smoking services and other free resources on the Health and Wellbeing YouTube channel and in the community through the likes of ParkRun and Local Sports Partnerships. They underscore the value of getting support for your behaviour change while recognising that many things influence people’s health outside of their lifestyle behaviours. For more information visit HSE Health and Wellbeing on Youtube, Safefood website, ParkRun, Sport Ireland, Quit.ie, Minding Your Wellbeing and yourmentalhealth.ie.

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  • In this episode the hosts of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast reflect on their experiences and the success of the series to date. They discuss standout episodes, including Nikki Killeen's discussion about the Safer Nightlife Programme as they identified new drugs at music festivals, Prof. Bobby Smyth's insights on addiction in young people, and Dr. Sheila Gilheaney's episode about the work of Alcohol Action Ireland to advance implementation of Alcohol Act and hidden alcohol marketing. They also highlight the power of personal stories in their episodes, the importance of context and humanity in healthcare discussions, and the value of including healthcare staff voices. Hosts, Fergal Fox, Noreen Turley and Eamon Keogh express gratitude to their guests and listeners and look forward to future conversations. To get in touch with the podcast email [email protected]

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  • In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, Dr. Paul Kavanagh, Consultant in Public Health Medicine and Public Health Advisor for the HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme, discusses the harmful effects of vaping and e-cigarettes, particularly among children and young people. Susan MacNicholas, a stop smoking advisor, shares her experiences working with young people who vape and emphasises the addictive nature of nicotine, They discuss the increasing trend of vaping among young people, the harmful chemicals contained in e-cigarettes, and the new legislation to regulate the sale of e-cigarettes to minors. Hosted by Noreen Turley, the episode also highlights the importance of quitting smoking and the availability of support services for those who wish to quit.

    Links to information and resource below:Information booklet on E- Cigarettes/vapingInformation and guidance on E-Cigarettes and Vaping for SchoolsE-cigarette ResourcesHSE joint response to concerns of children and young people using e-cigarettesVaping information for parentsHealthy Choice 2, Nicotine Addiction; Tobacco and E-CigarettesQuit4Youth ResourcesStop Smoking Services

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  • In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we discuss Winter Wellness with Dr. Edel Doorley, HSE GP Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control (AMRIC). Dr. Doorley provides advice on managing common illnesses, emphasising the importance of hand hygiene, vaccinations, and self-care. She highlights the HSE Common Conditions website as a resource for parents and encourages physical activity and social connections for mental health. The discussion also touches on the importance of routine and resources available in local communities for non-emergency health concerns. The "Catch it, Kill it, Bin it" initiative, promoting proper coughing etiquette, is also highlighted by Dr. Doorley as she encourages everyone to maintain simple ways to prevent the spread of infections. Hosted by Fergal Fox. For more information on Winter Wellness go to: https://www2.hse.ie/living-well/winter/how-to-stay-well-in-winter/ and the HSE Common Conditions website can also answer lots of questions: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/common-illnesses/.

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  • In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, host Eamon Keogh discusses HIV with Professor Fiona Lyons, HSE Clinical Lead of the Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Program and Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine at Saint James’ Hospital Dublin, and Aoife Commins, a practicing nurse who is living with HIV. They cover the progress made in HIV treatment, the importance of early intervention, and the challenges of stigma and discrimination. Fiona highlights the decrease in first-time HIV diagnoses as she explains the need for normalising HIV testing. Aoife shares her personal experience living with HIV, including her initial misdiagnosis and the stigma she has faced. Fiona discusses the highly effective treatments and how science has progressed. We also hear about the importance of creating a safe space for individuals to disclose their status. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

    If you are looking for more information about HIV, you can visit any of the links below:

    HIV Ireland: https://www.hivireland.ie/,

    GOSHH: https://goshh.ie/

    Sexual Health West: https://sexualhealthwest.ie/

    Information about treatment and HIV care: https://www.aidsmap.com/

    Useful information for people living with or affected by HIV: https://www.sexualwellbeing.ie/sexual-health/sexually-transmitted-infections/information-on-hiv/

    For healthcare professionals looking for more information, please click https://www.eurotest.org/testing-tools/hiv-indicator-conditions/

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  • In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox talks to Dr. Sarah Geoghegan, Clinical Lead of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC), and Gillian Buggy, Regional Flu Lead for South East Community Healthcare. They discuss the COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations, explaining the rationale and the importance of these programmes. They highlight the significance of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in saving people from serious illness and death during the pandemic, and touch on the recent research published on this. We learn from Dr. Geoghegan about how vaccines work as she expands on the effectiveness of vaccination and also the side-effects. Gillian talks about how important it is for certain groups to get vaccinated ahead of winter, particularly healthcare workers, and what to expect when getting vaccinated. They also answer questions from healthcare workers, such as ‘Why would I need a covid vaccine… sure covid is gone!’ For more information about COVID-19 and flu vaccines, visit www.hse.ie.

    If you are a healthcare worker and wish to access the 15 minute online training about the benefits of vaccines. “The Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines for Healthcare Workers– protect yourself, protect others” is a short online course designed to educate and inform healthcare workers about the flu and COVID-19 vaccines, and to address some of the things you should know about the vaccines. Go to hseland.ie and search for it. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

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  • In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, host Noreen Turley and guest Professor Mary Wingfield, Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist at the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, discuss various aspects of fertility. Mary explains that there are a number of things that can affect your fertility, including age, body weight and smoking, and fertility problems affect both men and women equally and, in some cases, there is no known cause. She also tells us that there are things you can do to improve your chances of conceiving such as having a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing your alcohol intake, stopping smoking, reducing stress, having regular unprotected sex etc.

    We hear advice on what you can do if you are experiencing fertility problems, with the first step being to talk to your GP who will do some initial tests with you and may refer you to one of the new HSE Regional Fertility Hubs for further investigations if needed. These new HSE hubs provide free services to people experiencing fertility problems. We also hear about the different types of HSE-funded treatments such as IUI, IVF and ICSI, which are available for people who meet the access criteria. Throughout the podcast, Noreen and Mary explore common fertility problems in both men and women, the importance of early fertility education, and the psychological impact of fertility treatments. For more information, visit hse.ie/fertility for valuable resources and insights. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

    Lastly, if you know someone who might benefit from or be interested in this topic, please share this episode with them.

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  • In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, host Fergal Fox talks to Martin Rogan, the CEO of Mental Health Ireland. They discuss the organisation's work in promoting mental health and wellbeing, the importance of collaboration and understanding in mental health promotion, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health. Martin emphasises the need for a holistic approach to mental health and highlights the fundamental role of parenting. He tells us about the coproduction model utilised by Mental Health Ireland and the priority of engaging with people with lived experience of mental health, to inform all their developments.

    He also shares his insights into successful mental health promotion research and models implemented in other countries. Martin is also working with the Department of Health on their Mental Health Promotion Plan and shares his insights into that work. It all makes for an uplifting and engaging conversation about mental wellbeing. For information on Mental Health Ireland go to their website: www.mentalhealthireland.ie

    For a full range of information and advice about your mental health and wellbeing, including mental health issues, coping with difficult situations and helping someone else go to www.yourmentalhealth.ie on the HSE website.

    To get in touch with the team behind the podcast email: [email protected]

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  • In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox talks to Rebecca McLaughlin from the Irish Men's Sheds Association and Raymond Jordan from the Firhouse Men's Shed in Dublin. They discuss the positive impact of Men's Sheds on the community, the diversity of activities offered, and the importance of connection and camaraderie. Rebecca and Ray highlight the "Sheds for Life" programme, a health and wellbeing initiative that provides support directly to men in Sheds. Ray shares his personal experience of the programme in Firhouse and his retirement planning, and the fulfilment he found in joining a Men's Shed. The episode also touches on the social and mental wellbeing many men gain through their participation with Men’s Sheds, and the many community engagement initiatives supported by the large network of sheds across the country. For more information go to the Men’s Sheds website or check out the Sheds for Life Impact Report.

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