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HPV causes most cases of cervical cancer - and the vaccine is our first line of protection.

As we head into #CervicalCancerPrevention week, learn why the vaccine matters and how together with screening, we will make cervical cancer rare in Ireland.

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Cervical cancer prevention starts with the HPV vaccine
The HPV vaccine is our first line of protection against the human papillomavirus - the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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This catch-up programme is designed to offer a further vaccination opportunity to young people, both male and female, who may have missed earlier opportunities to receive the HPV vaccine. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
January 15, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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As we approach #CervicalCancerPrevention week, Prof @russelln.bsky.social gives an update on our work with the EC-CvC initiative, which aims to strengthen cervical cancer prevention and care and supports our work towards cervical cancer elimination in Europe.

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Working together in Europe to prevent cervical cancer
Prof Nóirín Russell gives an update on the EC-CvC initiative and how the work of the group is progressing.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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Join us on Cervical Cancer Prevention Week for this free webinar with Dr @sarahfitzwimin.bsky.social and catch up on the latest clinical insights to support high-quality patient care.

If you're involved in providing cervical screening in primary care, register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Promotional graphic for a Clinical Update “Lunch and Learn” webinar titled “Cervical Cancer Prevention.” The session is called “CervicalCheck in Practice in Primary Care” and is presented by Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon, Primary Care Clinical Advisor, National Screening Service. The webinar takes place on Wednesday 21 January 2026 from 1pm to 2pm. The image includes HSE and CervicalCheck logos, calendar and clock icons, and blue decorative shapes.
January 12, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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We’re starting work with @universityofgalway.bsky.social to co-design ways to support young adults aged 18 to 25 to take part in #DiabeticRetinaScreen.

This is a 2-year project with funding from the @hrbireland.bsky.social

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New research project to support young adults to take part in free diabetic eye screening
The 2-year project, starting in early 2026, will be led by the University of Galway, in collaboration with our Diabetic RetinaScreen and Public Health teams.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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📢 We’re hiring a Head of HR & Corporate Services

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping HR strategy, strengthening organisational culture, and supporting our national screening programmes.

Find out more and apply now: about.hse.ie/jobs/job-sea...

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Recruitment graphic with HSE logo in the top left corner and the National Screening Service logo in the top right corner. The headline reads “Join our team.” The role advertised is “Head of Human Resources and Corporate Services (General Manager).” A highlighted banner states “Closing date: 21 January 2026.” The design uses a dark green background with yellow highlight panels.
January 7, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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From the team at the National Screening Service, have a happy and safe new year.

To our staff, partners and everyone who chooses to take part in screening - thank you for your collaboration and support.

Keep up to date at www.screeningservice.ie

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Festive graphic with soft gold and teal lights. Text reads: “Happy new year from the National Screening Service.” Along the bottom: “Together, we’re making a difference. #ChooseScreening,” with the HSE and National Screening Service logos.
December 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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The HSE National Service Plan for 2026 has been published.

Our four screening programmes have specific delivery and development objectives within the plan, including the continued implementation of our strategy #ChooseScreening.
Cover image for the HSE National Service Plan 2026. A green background features illustrated scenes representing health and social care across Ireland, including families, older people, people with disabilities, healthcare staff, community care, hospitals, home care, vaccination, and emergency services. A stylised map of Ireland appears at the centre, with icons connected by health and care pathways.
December 31, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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From all the team at the National Screening Service, have a happy and safe Christmas.

Keep up to date at www.screeningservice.ie

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December 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Catch up with our latest news:

⭐️ Our work to improve access to screening for disabled people
⭐️ EUCanScreen project focuses on Ireland’s equity work
⭐️ The patient and public voice features across our work in 2025
⭐️ New @esri.ie research published

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News update from the National Screening Service – December 2025
The latest news update from the National Screening Service – December 2025
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December 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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In 2025, patient and public voices shaped our work more than ever.

Our Patient and Public Partnership supported 70+ projects across committees, research, communications and more.

Here’s how our partnership made a difference: 🔗 tinyurl.com/nss-ppp-2025

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Strong representation of the patient and public voice across the National Screening Service in 2025
In 2025, we partnered with 41 Patient and Public Partnership (PPP) representatives and increased their activity across our work to deliver person-centred services.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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New @esri.ie research shows that how we explain cervical screening can shape trust and reduce blame when results aren’t as expected. Clear, human-centred communication matters.

Read more about the study:🔗 tinyurl.com/esri-researc...
ESRI research highlights how we communicate can shape trust in cervical screening
The ESRI has published the findings of a new study investigating how different types of information about cervical screening affect trust and blame when screening results are not as expected.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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The HSE Public Health Strategy 2025-2030 has been published.

Public health plays an important role in supporting our population-based screening programmes, implementing our #ChooseScreening strategy and in improving equity in screening.

View the strategy: www.hse.ie/eng/services...
December 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, read about the action we're taking to make our screening programmes more accessible for disabled people.

We’re implementing practical changes, based on research, to break down barriers.

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From research to action: improving access to screening for disabled people
We’re taking action to make our screening programmes more accessible for disabled people.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Catch up with our latest news:

⭐️ New #BowelScreen endoscopy service at Cork University Hospital
⭐️ Ireland marks first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day
⭐️ #CervicalCheck Screening Training Unit wins 2025 Irish Healthcare Award

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News update from the National Screening Service – November 2025
The latest news update from the HSE National Screening Service – November 2025
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November 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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After the success of our pilot project in 2024, we partnered with two new groups and trained 54 new community champions in 2025.

With their outreach and community links, they are helping more people to access and take part in screening.

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Strengthening community champions for screening: Progress in 2025
In 2025, we partnered with two new group and trained 54 new community champions.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Mike Brady's early-stage bowel cancer was found through a routine #BowelScreen home test. He had no symptoms at all.

His story shows how screening can save lives, and why doing the test every time you're invited matters.

Read Mike's story: tinyurl.com/mike-brady-s...

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“The only reason I found I had bowel cancer was thanks to BowelScreen”
Mike Brady shares his story about taking part in BowelScreen to encourage other people to make informed decisions about their health and bowel screening.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Dr @sarahfitzwimin.bsky.social tells us that the goal of eliminating cervical cancer in Ireland can be achieved within the next 15 years.

Choose vaccination. #ChooseScreening. Go for early treatment if it is offered.

#TogetherTowardsElimination 👇

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We are so close to eliminating cervical cancer in Ireland
Vaccinations, screening and vigilance have brought us to the cusp of eliminating cervical cancer — it's an incredible achievement, writes Sarah Fitzgibbon
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November 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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The HPV vaccine protects against the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer.

Act now! Learn about the benefits of the HPV vaccine.
We can eliminate cervical cancer.

🌐 hse.ie/cervicalcancerelimination

#TogetherTowardsElimination #EndCervicalCancer
White graphic with HSE branding and the text “One act for elimination. Get the facts. Choose the HPV vaccine. We can eliminate cervical cancer.” A teal awareness ribbon curves across the bottom right beside illustrated diverse community figures. Hashtag and link at the bottom read “#TogetherTowardsElimination” and “hse.ie/cervicalcancerelimination.
November 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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We're working with HSE National Immunisation Office and local stakeholders in Cork & Kerry on a community-based HPV vaccination pilot project - supporting Ireland’s goal to eliminate cervical cancer in every community by 2040.

Read more: tinyurl.com/hpv-vax-proj...

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Community-based HPV vaccination project: Working to eliminate cervical cancer in every community
The HSE has started a community-based HPV vaccination pilot project in Cork and Kerry to support Ireland’s efforts to eliminate cervical cancer in every community by 2040.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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✨On World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, Ireland’s partnership has published its first progress report, showing what’s been achieved and what’s next on our path to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

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Act now - Act together: Marking Ireland’s progress on the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day
Ireland’s Cervical Cancer Elimination Partnership has published its first annual progress report.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Today is World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day - a global moment to recognise that cervical cancer can be prevented, treated, and with the right action - eliminated.

Use our toolkit to show your support: tinyurl.com/CCE-toolkit-...

#TogetherTowardsElimination #EndCervicalCancer
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Graphic from the HSE promoting World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. The main text reads “One act for elimination. Use our toolkit to take action for World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. We can eliminate cervical cancer.” A teal awareness ribbon and illustrated group of people appear on the bottom right. Hashtag #TogetherTowardsElimination and the web address hse.ie/cervicalcancerelimination are included at the bottom.
November 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Tomorrow is the first official @who.int World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day.

What one act will you do to support elimination?

Use our toolkit to share messages, start conversations, and show your support.

Get it here: tinyurl.com/CCE-toolkit-...

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A toolkit for action: Ireland set to mark first official World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day
We’ve created a toolkit to help communities and organisations take action to eliminate cervical cancer.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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The Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll McNeill has today officially launched a new #BowelScreen endoscopy service in Cork University Hospital.

We now have 16 endoscopy units in Ireland delivering colonoscopy procedures to people who take part in BowelScreen.

More: tinyurl.com/MoH-CUH-endo...
Promotional graphic for BowelScreen showing a photo on the right of three people seated together: Mike Brady, BowelScreen patient advocate, in the centre, speaking and holding a screening test kit; his wife Dorothy on his left; and the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, on his right, holding an information leaflet. Behind them is a BowelScreen banner. On the left side of the graphic, large text reads: ‘Minister for Health launches new BowelScreen endoscopy unit in Cork University Hospital.’ The HSE and BowelScreen logos appear at the top corners.
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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We want your screening experience with us to be clear, supportive and reassuring from start to finish.

Here’s what you can expect when you choose to take part in Diabetic RetinaScreen: tinyurl.com/your-DRS-jou...

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Diabetic RetinaScreen: Caring for your eyesight from your appointment to your results
Here’s what you can expect when you choose to take part in Diabetic RetinaScreen
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November 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM