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Stay connected with us across our social media channels. Find us on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky. Visit us at screeningservice.ie for the latest updates. Subscribe to get our newsletter directly to your inbox: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/or… #ChooseScreening
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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/or… #ChooseScreening
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Our #CervicalCheck campaign won gold for Best Creative at the 2026 @digitalmedia_ie. 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/or… #ChooseScreening
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Pictured above at the 2026 Digital Media Awards, from L-R: Muiríosa Ryan, HSE Social Media Manager; Nikki Holmes, Ebow Digital Account Director; Tom Fitzpatrick, HSE Social Media Lead; Emily Walshe, HSE Social Media Officer.
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The final webinar in our 4-part series - Advancing cervical cancer elimination in Ireland through research - takes place on Wednesday 28 October, and focuses on using data to support elimination. Register: eventbrite.ie/e/advancing-ce… #TogetherTowardsElimination
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BreastCheck is a screening service for women aged 50 to 69. Breast screening looks for early signs of breast cancer - too small to see or feel. Finding cancer early means treatment is more effective. hse.ie/breastcheck #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
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Stay informed about your screening appointments with the #HSEHealthApp. Get appointment information & updates for #BreastCheck & #DiabeticRetinaScreen. Get eligibility notifications for #BowelScreen & #CervicalCheck. Find out more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/or… #ChooseScreening
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The third webinar in our 4-part series - Advancing cervical cancer elimination in Ireland through research - takes place on Wed 21 October, and focuses on the important role of healthcare professionals in supporting cervical cancer prevention. Register: eventbrite.ie/e/advancing-ce…
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#BreastCheck is for women aged 50 to 69 who do not have symptoms of breast cancer. It's free. If you can't attend your BreastCheck appointment, we can offer you an appointment on another date or at a different location. Find out more: about.hse.ie/news/hse-highli… #ChooseScreening
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We’re at #EFColposcopy26 in Bucharest this week. Prof @russellnoirin, Clinical Director of #CervicalCheck, is presenting and sharing our learning and experience from Ireland with our European network. #ChooseScreening #EFC2026 #CervicalCancerPrevention #ColposcopyinEurope
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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/or… #ChooseScreening #PatientPartnership
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The third webinar in our 4-part series - Advancing cervical cancer elimination in Ireland through research - takes place on Wed 21 October, and focuses on the important role of healthcare professionals in supporting cervical cancer prevention. Register: eventbrite.ie/e/advancing-ce…
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And the winner is... Our #CervicalCheck campaign has won gold for best creative at the #DMA2026. 👏 The campaign aimed to build people’s trust and confidence in going for cervical screening and drive people to check the register and book their test. #ChooseScreening ⬇️
Pure imagination transformed into captivating reality. Original concepts, bold design choices, and striking art direction make these campaigns absolute masterpieces. Give it up for our creative winners! #DMA2026
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The Irish Cancer Prevention Network annual webinar takes place on Wed 14 October. Join experts as they share new research findings, highlight successful initiatives, and showcase practical cancer prevention projects from across Ireland. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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👁️ We’re marking #WorldSightDay in Belfast today! Our #DiabeticRetinaScreen Programme Manager, @HelenKavan89461 (pictured below, third from left), is joining international experts to share knowledge and highlight the importance of protecting our sight. #ChooseScreening
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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 ➡️ hse.ie/diabeticretinascreen #ChooseScreening
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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/or… #ChooseScreening
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#ChooseScreening when you're invited for breast screening. #BreastCheck is for women aged 50 to 69 who do not have symptoms of breast cancer. Go to your GP for the most appropriate advice if you have any symptoms. #BreastCancerAwareness ⬇️
#October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that #breastcancer is the most common cancer among women 👩🏾🧕🏾👳🏽‍♀️ globally 🌏? But the good news is that breast cancer is curable if detected in its early stages and adequate treatment is provided. Early detection can save lives. 💗 #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #EarlyDetection
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🎉 Our #BowelScreen and #CervicalCheck campaigns have been shortlisted for the @digitalmedia_ie Awards #DMA2026. The campaigns focused on reducing stigma, building trust and encouraging people to #choosescreening. Best of luck to all finalists on Friday 9 October.
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