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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Have your say on dementia care in Ireland. Researchers are working to make sure that government decisions about how dementia care & support is planned & paid for are based on what really matters to people living w/ dementia or Parkinson’s, & to the people who support them. www.dementiastudy.eu

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RCSI VAPE-INTERVENE Project @vape-research.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Ireland has strengthened its response to youth vaping, including prohibiting sales to under-18s and introducing further regulation of vaping products. Our research is helping us understand what vaping cessation support currently looks like and where the gaps remain. #InternationalYouthDay

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RCSI VAPE-INTERVENE Project @vape-research.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🤝Help shape research on quitting vaping. We are recruiting a Public & Patient Involvement (PPI) contributor to join online meetings and provide feedback on our research. No previous research experience is needed. 📨Contact: Dr Rory Coyne at rorycoyne@rcsi.ie.

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Research shows that young people who vape are more likely to start smoking cigarettes. The tobacco industry continue to target young people through various marketing strategies (e.g. brightly coloured e-cigarette packaging). We must continue advocating for tobacco end game. @fdoyle4.bsky.social

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

World Population Day 2026 🌎 Smoking remains a public health threat and is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide, with an estimated 8 million people dying annually from smoking-related illnesses; making it a population-level concern. #tobaccoendgame #smokingcessation #research #rcsi

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Did you know that cigarette butts are the most littered item on the planet? In Ireland, cigarette butts accounts for approximately 50% of litter waste and are harmful to ecosystems, marine and wildlife. Another reason to consider quitting smoking this #worldenvironmentday! @fdoyle4.bsky.social

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HSE Ireland @hselive.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Today is World No Tobacco Day. Quitting smoking helps protect your health and improves your quality of life. Create a free Quit Plan on our website or the HSE Health App. Learn more at: quit.ie #TakeBackControl #QuittingIsWinning

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay 2026! This years' theme is "Unmasking the appeal - countering nicotine and tobacco addiction", which focuses on how the tobacco and nicotine industry target children and adolescents through various marketing and design strategies. @fdoyle4.bsky.social

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School of Public Health, UCC, Ireland @publichealthucc.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Unmasking The Appeal: Protecting The Next Generation From Nicotine Addiction World No Tobacco Day 2026, highlights the #WHO continued commitment to exposing industry tactics and advancing policies to protect young people and communities from nicotine addiction. Visit www.ucc.ie/en/publichea...

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Unmasking The Appeal: Protecting The Next Generation From Nicotine Addiction | University College Cork

Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Promotion, University College Cork, UCC

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Reham A. Lasheen presented at the Psychology, Health and Medicine Conference on the 24th April 🙌 Presentation titled: “Perceived facilitators and barriers of a co-designed financial incentive programme for smoking cessation in Ireland.” The preprint can be found here: osf.io/preprints/ps... #phm

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

#worldhealthday2026 🌎 This years’ theme is “Together for Health. Stand with science.” Which represents the importance of research, collaboration and evidence-based healthcare to improve health outcomes globally.

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy Easter to all our followers, community members, collaborators & stakeholders!🪺🐣 May this time off bring you joy & rest (with the help of some chocolate!🍫) For egg-cellent COMPASS updates, keep an eye on our website: compass-study.eu 👀 @fdoyle4.bsky.social #easter #research #stopsmoking

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The Health and Safety authority reported that the number of people in Ireland diagnosed with TB is relatively low (approximately over 400 cases annually). Stopping smoking, however, can significantly reduce chances of infection and improve overall lung health. #worldtuberculosisday #stopsmoking

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

March is often recognised as No Smoking Month, particularly in Northern Ireland, with many health agencies campaigning to encourage people to stop smoking 🚭 With spring in full bloom, March is a great month to start your quit journey! 🙌 #nosmokingmonth #quitsmoking #Ireland @fdoyle4.bsky.social

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all our followers, collaborators and community members ☘️ As an Irish-based study, we appreciate our partnerships with both national and international stakeholders 🇮🇪🇺🇸🇬🇧 Go n-éiri an t-ádh na nGael leat! ☘️ #financialincentives #smokingcessation #research #Ireland

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

World Kidney Day 2026 Smoking reduces renal function by reducing blood flow to the kidneys, but it also increases the risk of developing chronic kidney disease and kidney cancer. Quitting smoking is vital for good kidney health 🚭 #worldkidneyday #stopsmoking #kidneyhealth #RCSI

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! 💜 We believe everyone should be able to access supports to quit smoking, including women 🚭🙋‍♀️ @fdoyle4.bsky.social @cheyennedowney.bsky.social @rehamalasheen.bsky.social #internationalwomensday #stopsmoking #services #research #ireland

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RCSI VAPE-INTERVENE Project @vape-research.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

👏 Congratulations to Dr Rory on the oral presentation at the Research Day 2026 - a rapid review examining evidence around vaping and nicotine-related interventions. This work is part of our project exploring vaping and dual-use along with regular tobacco use in Ireland: vape-research.eu

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RCSI VAPE-INTERVENE Project @vape-research.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Take our quick anonymous survey and help shape better quitting support and future health programmes. Your experience and opinion can make a real difference — do it today. 🔗 Link to the survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/vapequit/

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Rare Disease Day 2026: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency(AATD), a rare & underdiagnosed genetic condition, places those affected at risk of developing lung disease if they smoke. We support the continued efforts to integrate rare disease services into the Irish healthcare system. #rarediseaseday2026

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RCSI VAPE-INTERVENE Project @vape-research.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

🚩 Your experience with smoking or vaping matters. 📝 Take part in a short anonymous survey and help shape future support and policies. 🔗 Link to the survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/vapequit/

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Well done to Dr @rehamalasheen.bsky.social for her presentation at the SPHeRE Network 12th Annual Conference today! 👏 Reham did a great job at reporting findings from our systematic review on facilitators & barriers to implementing financial incentive interventions for health behaviour change!

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Dr Paul Kavanagh featured on RTE Radio 1 to discuss a tobacco free future. He highlighted that smoking rates in Ireland are still a concern and it is healthcare professionals who are “picking up the pieces everyday” as a result of tobacco-related harm 🚭 Listen here: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

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100 deaths every week from tobacco products - report

Dr Paul Kavanagh, Chair of the RCPI Clinical Advisory Group on Smoking and E-Cigarettes, outlines the findings of a new report on reducing the harm of tobacco products.

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HSE Ireland @hselive.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Today is National No Smoking Day. Why not take the first step and quit for good? It's never too late to quit. Find out more on our website: bit.ly/4tDhOmN #TakeBackControl | #QuittingIsWinning | #NationalNoSmokingDay

A pop-art style illustration of a hand breaking a cigarette in half, on a bright pink background. Image text reads: today is national no smoking day, 18th February. The QUIT and HSE logos are in the bottom left and right corners.

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Today is National No Smoking Day! 🚭 Our HSE colleagues (@hselive.bsky.social) are promoting this day and have many free supports available to help you stop smoking today and everyday. #nationalnosmokingday #ireland @fdoyle4.bsky.social @rehamalasheen.bsky.social @cheyennedowney.bsky.social

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

A masterclass on STROBE-Equity will take place as part of the launch of the Health Equity Research Alliance at RCSI on 26 Feb. The session will be led by Omar Dewidar, GRADE-Equity Coordination Lead, Campbell and Cochrane Equity Methods Group, University of Ottawa. www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

As Valentine’s Day is approaching, it’s important to remember that avoiding or stopping smoking is necessary for good heart health! 🫀 @fdoyle4.bsky.social @rehamalasheen.bsky.social @cheyennedowney.bsky.social #stopsmoking #research #quit #ireland #financial #incentives

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RCSI VAPE-INTERVENE Project @vape-research.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

🚩 A new year is a good moment to reflect on how we design effective cessation services. We’re running an online survey to understand public attitudes towards using financial incentives (e.g. vouchers) as part of cessation support. We’d really value your perspective. 👉 Link: lnkd.in/g3pK5rc2

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RCSI VAPE-INTERVENE Project @vape-research.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

What do people in Ireland think about using vouchers to support quitting smoking or vaping? We’re running a short online survey to understand public views on adding financial incentives to QUIT service. 🕒 Takes about 10-min 🔒 Anonymous, no right or wrong answers 👉 www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/vapequit/

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The @vape-research.bsky.social want to identify preferences for financial rewards to help people quit smoking and vaping. Complete the survey here to have your voice heard: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/vapequit/ 💻 #vaping #cessation #nicotine #ireland #research @fdoyle4.bsky.social

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Last week, we said Slán/Dag to Linda van der Spek, who supported us these past few months 👋 Together, we produced/drafted a commentary, highlighting similarities & differences in smoking cessation policies/services in Ireland & the Netherlands 🇮🇪🇳🇱 Go raibh míle maith agat / Dank je wel, Linda! 👏

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

We would like to wish all our followers, collaborators and community members a very happy and peaceful Christmas🎄 We look forward to keeping you up to date on all things COMPASS in 2026! 🎉 #smokingcessation #financialincentives #Ireland #research #RCSI

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

We are delighted to have visiting researcher from Erasmus MC, Linda van der Spek join team COMPASS for the next number of weeks! 🇮🇪🇳🇱 We very much hope you enjoy all that Dublin and RCSI has to offer, Linda (including our RCSI School of Population Health staff Christmas party this evening!🤭)

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

📣 We are seeking to recruit new PPI representatives for the COMPASS project! If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please contact, Cheyenne Downey (cheyennedowney@rcsi.ie) 📧 @fdoyle4.bsky.social @cheyennedowney.bsky.social @rehamalasheen.bsky.social

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween! We hope all our followers, community members and stakeholders have a safe and fun Halloween! 🎃 Head on over to our LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/rcsi... ) & Instagram (lnkd.in/e5b-9bri ) accounts to see some SPOOKtacular updates from team COMPASS! 👻 @fdoyle4.bsky.social

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

📣 New social media account alert📱 Team COMPASS are now on Instagram (@rcsicompassproject). Head on over and give us a follow! ➡️ lnkd.in/e5b-9bri #Instagram #smokingcessation #financial #incentives #RCSI #Ireland @fdoyle4.bsky.social @rehamalasheen.bsky.social @cheyennedowney.bsky.social

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Our pilot Financial Incentive Intervention to Stop Smoking (FISS) in Ireland, in partnership with the HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme is mentioned in this years’ HSE Health and Wellbeing Report. Have a read of the segment below 📑👇 #HSE #financialincentives #stopsmoking #ireland

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Best of luck to Reham A. Lasheen who will be presenting her poster at the HSE Patient & Public Partnership Conference today! 📣 The conference theme: “Navigating our partnership journey together” aims to highlight the importance of creating valuable & long lasting partnerships across HSE services.

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

@rehamalasheen.bsky.social & @cheyennedowney.bsky.social will be attending the SRNT•E Conference in Romania from 10-12 September to present oral & poster presentations on behalf of team COMPASS! Watch this space to see how they get on 👀🇷🇴

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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Tobacco smokers in Ireland will lose almost 5 million years of life and 2.5 million years of productivity, according to new @rcsipophealth.bsky.social research. With a healthcare cost of around €20bn, the results highlight the wide impacts of smoking. 🔗 www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-... #RCSIdiscover

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RCSI study reveals €20bn healthcare cost of smoking in Ireland

A study by researchers at RCSI calculates that current smokers in Ireland will lose almost 5 million years of life. More ...

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Tackling smoking remains one of the most important and complex challenges facing public health in Ireland. Prof @fdoyle4.bsky.social & Dr Paul Kavanagh describe the work they are doing to reduce the harm caused by tobacco use in Ireland. @compassproject.bsky.social www.rcsi.com/impact/detai...

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RCSI and HSE research building a path to a tobacco-free Ireland

Global leaders in tobacco control recently convened in Dublin for the World Conference on Tobacco Control. More ...

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

A massive well done to Lead Principal Investigator of the COMPASS project, Professor @fdoyle4.bsky.social, who presented at the World Conference on Tobacco Control Today in Dublin!👏 Prof. Doyle showcased findings from our co-design workshops held with community members and healthcare professionals.

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

On June 24th, Lead PI of the COMPASS project, Professor Frank Doyle will present a full oral presentation at the World Conference on Tobacco Control, entitled: “Mixed methods evaluation of a community co-designed financial incentive intervention for Smoking Cessation in Ireland.” 🇮🇪 #WCTC2025

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

A huge congratulations to Reham Lasheen from team COMPASS, who was awarded the Patient’s Choice Poster Prize at the Psychology, Health and Medicine Conference hosted by Queen’s University Belfast on the 27th May 2025 👏🎉 @rehamalasheen.bsky.social @fdoyle4.bsky.social @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

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RCSI COMPASS Study @compassproject.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

🪺Team COMPASS would like to wish our followers, colleagues and community members a very happy and restful Easter! 🍫 Be sure to watch this space and keep an eye on our website as we hatch the next phases of our project! 👀🐣 compass-study.eu

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