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Your official guide to what's happening at the National Screening Service, HSE
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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
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On Public Service Transformation Week, find out how we're making #BowelScreen more accessible.

People can now use our online register to request their home-test kit when they are invited to take part for the first time.

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDFs... 👇

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Public Transformation Week: BowelScreen Portal
YouTube video by Technology and Transformation HSE Communications
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November 14, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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On 17 November, Ireland will mark the first official World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day.

Use our toolkit to take action:
➡️share messages
➡️start conversations
➡️show your support

Get more information: tinyurl.com/CCE-toolkit-...

#TogetherTowardsElimination
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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 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Partnership and storytelling sit at the heart of this project with Pavee Point - working with Traveller Community Health Workers to share trusted, culturally-informed messages about #DiabeticRetinaScreen.

Read more: tinyurl.com/DRS-PP-proje...

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Improving equity in diabetic eye screening: Partnership project with Pavee Point supports Travellers to protect eyesight
We worked in partnership with Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre to improve knowledge and awareness about diabetic eye screening among Travellers living with diabetes.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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We're preparing to use AI to help detect cancer and diabetic eye disease earlier and more accurately - while keeping patient safety, ethics and trust at the heart of every step.

Read more about the development of our 4-year AI strategy: tinyurl.com/nss-ai-prog-...

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Advancing screening in Ireland: Implementing an AI programme in the National Screening Service
We’re developing a comprehensive 4-year AI implementation strategy.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Best of luck to all finalists at the 2025 #IrishHealthcareAwards taking place later tonight.

And the best of luck to our own teams - we're shortlisted in 5 categories: tinyurl.com/nss-2025-iha5

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National Screening Service shortlisted for five Irish Healthcare Awards in 2025
We’ve been shortlisted in five categories for the 2025 Irish Healthcare Awards.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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#BowelScreen is for everyone aged 58 to 70.

In this blog we explain how we are steadily expanding the age range to make sure everyone who needs it has access to onward testing and treatment.

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Explained: BowelScreen age range expansion
We explain how we are steadily extending the age range for our BowelScreen programme, in carefully managed stages.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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We’ve improved our online #BowelScreen register.

It’s easy to get to, easy to use and it's mobile friendly.

You can now request your home-test kit online when you're invited to take part.

Read more about these improvements: tinyurl.com/BS-home-test...

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It’s easier than ever to request your home-test kit and take part in BowelScreen
We've improved our BowelScreen online register and made it easier for people to request their home-test kit.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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The 5th edition of the European Code Against Cancer has been published.

#ECAC5 shows 14 ways that cancer prevention can be supported. The recommendations provide a roadmap to reduce cancer risk and improve public health & wellbeing.

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European Code Against Cancer | 14 ways to prevent cancer
Discover the European Code Against Cancer with 14 evidence-based recommendations to help you prevent cancer and lower your cancer risk.
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October 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Come for breast screening every time you're invited.

And if you can't make it, we're happy to rearrange your #BreastCheck appointment for you.

📞Freephone 1800 45 45 55
📩 [email protected]

#ChooseScreening
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

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One in two women skip crucial first BreastCheck mammogram
Nearly half of women are not turning up for their first BreastCheck mammogram to detect potential signs of cancer.
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October 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Cervical screening is for people without symptoms.

If you notice bleeding between periods, unusual discharge, pain during sex, or persistent pelvic pain - don’t wait for your next screening.

Go to your GP and get the right care for you: tinyurl.com/3c2wft9f
Graphic with HSE and CervicalCheck logos announcing a new blog post. The main text reads: “Get the right care for you if you have symptoms that might be caused by cervical cancer. Go to your GP.” The design includes illustrated plants, a test sample container, and a medical form.
October 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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More voices, greater impact 👥

Our Patient and Public Partnership is shaping how we design and deliver screening services. In 2024, we grew it even further.

Read how we co-produced a campaign that boosted diversity, membership and impact: tinyurl.com/ppp-recruit-...

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More voices, greater impact: How we grew our Patient and Public Partnership
In 2024, we ran a recruitment campaign to increase the membership of our Patient and Public Partnership.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Did you know that...?

➡️we can rearrange your #BreastCheck appointment
➡️give you information in different formats
➡️provide extra support if you need it

Just let us know - we're here to help.

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#ChooseScreening #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
October 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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🆕 We’re inviting people who take part in #DiabeticRetinaScreen to share their experiences in a digital survey.

Your feedback helps us understand what’s working well and where we can improve. 💬

Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/drs-prems-10...

#ChooseScreening #WorldSightDay
Diabetic RetinaScreen participants invited to share their experiences in new digital survey
We're inviting Diabetic RetinaScreen participants to take part in a new digital survey to share their experiences with us.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Our #BreastCheck charter tells you what you can expect when you use our breast screening and cancer services.

Women's voices were central to developing the charter.

Read about it here: tinyurl.com/BreastCheck-...

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Women’s voices central to developing updated charter for BreastCheck
We’ve updated our BreastCheck charter and our mission and vision statements.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Mary Kennedy's powerful story about bowel screening inspired thousands of others to take action.

Her message is simple: even if you feel well, screening can save your life.

Read how her story made an impact: tinyurl.com/PPP-story-ca...

#ChooseScreening #BowelScreen
Shouting from the rooftops: how a powerful patient story about bowel screening inspired others to take action
A social media campaign highlighting the power of co-designing with our screening participants to share human stories.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Read our blog about why your first #BreastCheck appointment is so important.

#ChooseScreening every time you're invited.

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#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
October 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM