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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🎉 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.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

📣 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 #ChooseScreening

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.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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.” #ChooseScreening

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.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

4/5 5-year screening coverage reached 75.8% at the end of 2024. Coverage remains highest among younger women: • 93% among women aged 25 to 29 • 91% among women aged 30 to 34 We're continuing to focus on increasing participation across all eligible age groups. #ChooseScreening #CervicalCheck

Line graph showing CervicalCheck 5-year screening coverage rates from 2009 to 2024. Coverage increased steadily from 26% in 2009 to around 79% by 2020, with a marked milestone in 2020 when primary HPV screening was introduced and eligibility extended from ages 60 to 65.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

3/5 The report shows: • 8,749 women were diagnosed and treated for high-grade abnormal cell changes • 208 women were diagnosed and treated for cervical cancer. Early detection and timely treatment can save lives. #ChooseScreening #CervicalCheck

Infographic summarising CervicalCheck colposcopy and treatment outcomes, showing that 8.3% of screened women were referred for colposcopy, 97,056 colposcopy appointments took place, 8,749 women were treated for high-grade pre-cancerous cell changes, and 208 women were diagnosed and treated for cervical cancer.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

2/5 During the reporting period: • 379,732 women had a cervical screening test • 11.9% tested positive for HPV • 8.3% were referred for colposcopy. Screening helps prevent cervical cancer through early detection and treatment of abnormal cell changes. #ChooseScreening #CervicalCheck

Table showing the number of women who attended CervicalCheck screening by age group in 2023 and 2024, comparing participation across age cohorts from under 25 to over 65 years. The largest screening group in both years was women aged 25 to 29.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🌍 The call for abstracts for #ICSN2027 is now open. Join the global screening community in Dublin in June 2027 and share your research, innovations and learning in cancer screening. Read more in our latest blog: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

Graphic promoting the International Cancer Screening Network Conference (ICSN 2027), announcing that abstract submissions are open. The image includes the conference dates and location (16 to 18 June 2027, Trinity Business School in Dublin), and a photo of conference attendees viewing research posters.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🧵1/6 The latest NCRI Annual Statistical Report 2026 highlights the important role population screening programmes continue to play in improving cancer outcomes in Ireland. ⬇️

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

2/2 Subscribe to get our newsletter directly to your inbox: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

1/2 Catch up with our latest news: ⭐️ Improving personal cervical screening reviews ⭐️ Action plan to improve equity in screening ⭐️ Registration open: 4-part research webinar series supporting cervical cancer elimination and more... 🔗 hsescreeningnews.cmail20.com/t/t-e-ydniug... #ChooseScreening

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

📢 Registration is now open for our free 4-part research webinar series to support Ireland’s work towards eliminating cervical cancer. Starting on 23 September, you can find out more in our latest blog and register now: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #TogetherTowardsElimination

Promotional flyer for a HSE National Screening Service research webinar series on advancing cervical cancer elimination in Ireland. The graphic outlines four free webinars covering screening, HPV vaccination, equity, healthcare innovation and data, with speaker details, dates and registration information.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

2/2 Subscribe to get our newsletter directly to your inbox: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

1/ Read our latest newsletter: ⭐️ Improving access to #DiabeticRetinaScreen ⭐️ More screening features available on #HSEHealthApp ⭐️ Working with community pharmacies to support people to take part in #BowelScreen and more... 🔗 hsescreeningnews.cmail20.com/t/t-e-wuhnid... #ChooseScreening

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

More screening features are now available on the #HSEHealthApp. App users can now: 🗓️ view #DiabeticRetinaScreen appointment information 📲 get #BreastCheck appointment reminder notifications. Read more and download the App: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

Graphic promoting the HSE Health App with the text “Screening information at your fingertips”. A hand holds a smartphone displaying the HSE Health App. The text tells you that you can get information about your Diabetic RetinaScreen and BreastCheck appointments, and eligibility messages about BowelScreen and CervicalCheck. The graphic shows HSE and National Screening Service logos in the top left and top right corners.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We've added new resources to our website about the work we're doing to improve equity in screening - breaking down barriers and helping more people to access screening: 🟠 new research 🟠 new partnerships 🟠 more projects Take a look: www.hse.ie/equityinscreening #ChooseScreening

Graphic with HSE and National Screening Service logos promoting improving equity in screening, with three stylised figures and the link hse.ie/equityinscreening.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Read our latest newsletter: ⭐️ #ICSN2027 conference to take place in Dublin ⭐️ Better letters for #BreastCheck ⭐️ #MensHealthWeek 2026 and more... 🔗 hsescreeningnews.cmail19.com/t/t-e-wkiuud... Subscribe to get our newsletter by email: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Stay up to date with the latest news from our national screening programmes. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on our projects, research, and what’s happening across our services. Subscribe here: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

On National Carers Week, we're highlighting our guide to screening for carers, with information to help carers support the people they care for to make informed choices about screening. Download it here: assets.hse.ie/media/docume... #CarersWeek #CarersWeek2026 #ChooseScreening

Graphic promoting a guide to screening for carers and the people they support during Carers Week 2026. The graphic has an illustration of people being supported by caring hands. The HSE and National Screening Service logos are included in the top left and top right corners.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Read our latest newsletter: ⭐️ Exploring AI in cervical screening ⭐️ Language matters in diabetes care ⭐️ Strengthening cervical screening education across Ireland ⭐️ How our PPP volunteers are helping shape AI in screening 🔗 hsescreeningnews.cmail20.com/t/t-e-whidjh... #ChooseScreening

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

At this week's #EAsDEC2026 conference we won best poster for our presentation on diabetic retina screening outcomes in pregnancy. In the picture below, Prof Louise O’Toole (right), Deputy Clinical Lead, #DiabeticRetinaScreen, accepting the award. #ChooseScreening

Two people on a conference stage holding a certificate during an award presentation, with event sponsor screens visible in the background. The two people are smiling and looking at the camera.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

This week we're at the annual #EAsDEC2026 conference presenting a poster on diabetic retina screening outcomes in pregnancy. We look forward to connecting with colleagues and sharing experiences in diabetic eye screening and prevention. #ChooseScreening #DiabeticRetinaScreen

Two people standing beside a research poster on diabetic retina screening outcomes in pregnancy at a conference. They are both smiling and looking at the camera.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

On Day 2 of European Week Against Cancer, the focus is on the importance of early detection - finding cancer early when it can be easier to treat. Screening can: • prevent some cancers before they start • find cancer at an early stage. #EWAC2026 #ChooseScreening 🌐 www.screeningservice.ie

Infographic explaining Ireland’s free national cancer screening programmes — BowelScreen, BreastCheck and CervicalCheck — including who they are for, how screening helps prevent cancer or find it early, and reminders to know symptoms and see a GP if concerned.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Register now for this international webinar exploring how countries across the world are driving progress towards #CervicalCancerElimination. Prof @russelln.bsky.social will join leading experts to share Ireland's progress. 🔗 lnkd.in/eN2SHNUF #TogetherTowardsElimination

Promotional graphic for a University of Aberdeen international webinar on cervical cancer elimination strategies, featuring speakers from five countries and details for the online event on 5 June 2026.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

📢 We’re hiring This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation, improve outcomes and make a real impact, by leading data, analytics and AI at the heart of Ireland’s national screening programmes. 🕒 Apply by 10 June Full job description:🔗 www.rezoomo.com/job/98144/ #ChooseScreening

Graphic advertising the HSE National Screening Service role of Head of Data, Analytics and Intelligence Services (General Manager), with a laptop displaying healthcare analytics dashboards and a closing date of 10 June 2026.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

At today's RCPI Faculty of Public Health Summer Scientific meeting, Dr Caroline Mason Mohan will present on Ireland’s progress towards cervical cancer elimination. Our vision is to make cervical cancer rare in every community by 2040: www.hse.ie/cervicalcancerelimination #TogetherTowardsElimination

Promotional graphic for the Faculty of Public Health Medicine Summer Scientific Meeting 2026, featuring Dr Caroline Mason Mohan speaking on cervical cancer elimination in Ireland.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Read our latest newsletter: ⭐️ Marking International Nurses Day with our #BreastCheck breast care nurses ⭐️ Research shows how views on screening are changing ⭐️ Testing a new camera in #DiabeticRetinaScreen ...and more 👇 🔗 hsescreeningnews.cmail20.com/t/t-e-wdkuhu... #ChooseScreening

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Read our latest newsletter: ⭐️ Cork to host the annual #BSCCP2026 conference ⭐️ Evaluating contract-enhanced mammography in #BreastCheck ⭐️ @hiqa.bsky.social review of how population-based screening services are governed in Ireland ...and more 👇 🔗 createsend.com/t/t-3B188FE2... #ChooseScreening

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The HPV vaccine is a key part of Ireland’s plan to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. Alongside HPV cervical screening and treatment, it helps prevent more cancers every year. #VaccinesWork #WorldImmunizationWeek #TogetherTowardsElimination Learn more: www.hse.ie/cervicalcancerelimination

Graphic with HSE and CervicalCheck logos stating that cervical cancer prevention starts with the HPV vaccine, promoting World Immunization Week 2026.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The HPV vaccine is a once-off vaccine that protects for life. The best time to get it is in first year of secondary school. It’s free through the HSE School Vaccination Programme. On #WorldImmunizationweek learn more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #VaccinesWork

Graphic with HSE and CervicalCheck logos stating that the HPV vaccine is free through the HSE School Vaccination Programme, promoting World Immunization Week 2026.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

HPV is a common virus. There are more than 100 types and most of us will get it at some point. The HPV vaccine protects against the types that can cause cancer. Get the facts about the HPV vaccine on #WorldImmunizationWeek 👇 🔗 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #VaccinesWork

Graphic titled ‘6 facts about HPV vaccination’ outlining key points about the vaccine and the free HSE school vaccination programme.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We've added new resources to our website about the work we're doing to improve equity in screening - breaking down barriers and helping more people to access screening: 🟠 new partnerships 🟠 more projects 🟠 recent reports Take a look: www.hse.ie/equityinscreening #ChooseScreening

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Read our newsletter and catch up with our news about: ⭐️ the BowelScreen age range ⭐️ AI and the future of breast screening ⭐️ our partnership projects to improve equity in screening ⭐️ new European guidelines on cervical screening 🔗 createsend.com/t/t-D25E81BF... #ChooseScreening

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The HSE Health App puts your health in your hands. It lets you: 📌 track your healthcare appointments 📌 find health services 📌 keep a list of medicines 📌 carry digital versions of your health cards. Learn more: www.hse.ie/health-app #ChooseScreening #BreastCheck

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Catch up with all our latest news including: ⭐️ 116,000 more people now eligible for #BowelScreen ⭐️ Choose screening this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month ⭐️ 2025 end of year report published Read our latest newsletter 👇 createsend.com/t/t-38C3FCC0... #ChooseScreening

Graphic promoting “Our latest news,” showing a hand holding a smartphone, with link to screeningservice.ie

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Patient advocates Mary and Peter tell us about their experience taking part in #BowelScreen, encouraging others to #choosescreening. BowelScreen is for everyone aged 57 to 71. It's a simple test you do at home, and it's free. 🔗 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

#BowelScreen patient advocate Peter Larner has a strong message for people eligible for bowel screening: "Do the test. It's so simple. I would certainly have had a very different outcome if I hadn't done that test." BowelScreen is for everyone aged 57 to 71. #ChooseScreening

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

From 1 April 2026, #BowelScreen is for everyone aged 57 to 71. BowelScreen Programme Manager Hilary Coffey Farrell said: "Please do the test when we invite you. Our new online register makes it easy to request your test kit." Full press release: about.hse.ie/news/116000-... #ChooseScreening

Press release graphic announcing BowelScreen expansion, with 116,000 more people now eligible for free bowel screening for ages 57 to 71, alongside an image of a home test kit.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

📣 We’ve published our 2025 end of year report. A record year for screening in Ireland, with more people taking part and continued progress on access, quality and innovation. Read more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

This week we're at #EUROGIN2026. Prof @russelln.bsky.social presented about our project to invite over 100,000 women between the ages of 60 and 69 to attend for a once-off #CervicalCheck HPV screening test. Read more about the project: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

Promotional graphic for the EUROGIN International Multidisciplinary HPV Congress, taking place 18-21 March 2026 at the Austria Center Vienna in Vienna, Austria. The background shows a cityscape of Vienna with historic buildings and a church tower. In the top left, a circular inset photo shows a woman sitting outdoors wearing a red top and patterned scarf, smiling at the camera.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Lots of news from across #OurHealthService in the Spring edition of HSE Health Matters, including this article highlighting how we are bringing cervical screening directly to migrant women in Cork. 👇 Read the Spring 2026 edition: issuu.com/ashvillemedi... #ChooseScreening

Image of a news article in the HSE Health Matters Spring 2026 edition highlighting how CervicalCheck is bringing cervical screening to migrant women in Cork. The main image shows two people in conversation in a community setting: a man in a light brown jacket and a woman in a pink jacket speaking and looking towards an infographic on the wall, which is out of the camera shot.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Catch up with our latest news, including: - marking International Women's Day with our Patient and Public Partnership - our work with communities to improve equity in screening in 2025 and more 👇 Read our latest newsletter: createsend.com/t/t-9860E09A... #ChooseScreening

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

This week we're attending the #EUCanScreen consortium meeting, which brings together partners across Europe to advance cancer screening and public health. Read more about Ireland's contribution to this Joint Action project last year: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

Promotional graphic for the EUCanScreen Consortium Event 2026 taking place in Bled, Slovenia. The image includes event details: “In person and online, Date: 11–12 March.” The left side shows a purple background with a map of Europe, while the right side features a scenic photograph of Lake Bled with the island church and mountains in the background. EUCanScreen and European Union co-funding logos appear at the bottom.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

We’re hiring an Information Governance Manager. Help lead data protection, information governance and compliance across Ireland’s national screening programmes. ⏰ Closing date: 31 March 2026 Get the full job description and apply: about.hse.ie/jobs/job-sea... #ChooseScreening

Graphic advertising a job opportunity with the HSE National Screening Service. The image reads: “Join our team – Information Governance Manager (Grade VIII). Closing date: 31 March 2026.” HSE and National Screening Service logos appear at the top.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

This week we celebrated women on our Patient & Public Partnership for International Women's Day. They give their time to help improve our screening services so that others can gain. Read more about why they #GiveToGain: 🔗 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #IWD2026 #ChooseScreening

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