International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
2023-05-17 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/Dublin)

Organ Donation Awareness Week
2023-05-20 00:00 - 2023-05-27 23:59

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
2023-05-21 00:00 - 23:59

Men’s Health Awareness Week
2023-06-12 00:00 - 2023-06-18 23:59
During 2023, the MHW theme for Ireland will be ‘The Picture of Health’ and the call to men (and those who support the health of men) will be what does that look like to you?

All too often we set ourselves unrealistic or impractical targets. However, this year, everyone is being asked to set themselves a simple goal(s) to improve the health of men, and to go for it!

For more info, please check out: https://www.mhfi.org/mhw/about-mhw.html

World Blood Donor Day
2023-06-14 00:00 - 23:59

Annual Health Promotion Conference, University of Galway
2023-06-22 08:00 - 17:00

Irish Heart Month
2023-09-01 00:00 - 2023-09-30 23:59
This September the Irish Heart Foundation is running the ‘Her Heart Matters’ campaign with support of the HSE and Healthy Ireland, to increase awareness of the risk of heart disease and stroke in women and the fact that this risk increases as women enter menopause.

The Her Heart Matters campaign encourages everyone who has a woman in their life – a sister, mother, friend – to talk to them about heart health, share the message and tips with them and empower them to make small, sustainable lifestyle changes for the good of their heart health.

Their website has a range of resources to help you protect your heart health

See Change Green Ribbon Campaign
2023-09-01 00:00 - 2023-09-30 23:59
The annual See Change Green Ribbon campaign aims to spread awareness about all mental health difficulties to help end mental health stigma and discrimination.

This year, they are celebrating 11 years of the Green Ribbon campaign, which will run across the month of September. Across the month, See Change will be hosting events, running social media campaigns and supporting workplaces, organisations and the general public across Ireland to start having open and honest conversations about mental health.

For more information on specific events, and to request your green ribbons, visit the See Change Campaign site linked below.

World Suicide Prevention Day
2023-09-10 00:00 - 23:59
The theme of World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) for 2023 is Creating Hope through Action. In Ireland, this is an important theme that is reflected in the national strategy to reduce suicide, Connecting for Life.

For a partner pack, and to see what actions you can take to help, visit the HSE site linked to below.

Great Dublin Bike Ride
2023-09-17 08:00 - 19:00
On Sunday September 17th, gather your family and friends at Sports Ireland Campus to ride a route of 60km or 100km in distance. Get out and #CycleForCharity for an unforgettable day!

The Great Dublin Bike Ride is run as part of European Week of Sport and is supported by Sport Ireland. For information about the event and on how to register, please check their website below.

National Walking Day
2023-09-24 00:00 - 23:59
National Walking Day takes place this year on Sunday 24th September as part of EuropeanWeek of Sport. But there are already events starting from Monday the 18th. Check their website for more information.

#WalkHikeRunPushRoll

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
2023-10-01 00:00 - 2023-10-31 23:59
Each year in Ireland, almost 3,400 women and approximately 30 men are diagnosed with breast cancer. It is more common in women over 50, but it can affect younger women too.

Breast screening helps find cancer at an early stage. If it’s found early, it’s easier to treat and there’s a better chance of recovery.

The workplace is an ideal setting to promote awareness of breast cancer and steps we can take to help prevent it.

HSE Breast Screening

Mary Keating Foundation

Irish Cancer Society

Walktober Step Challenge
2023-10-02 00:00 - 2023-10-29 23:59
Walktober is a fun team Step Challenge that takes place in October each year. It is open to staff and students of workplaces and third level campuses who are partners of the Smarter Travel programme.

Once your organisation has registered to participate in Walktober, members of staff and students can then get together to form a team of 3-6 people.

A Team Name is chosen and a Team Captain is nominated. The Team Captain will be the main point of contact for a team and will set up the team on the Active Travel Logger website.

The organization’s Internal Coordinator and the National Coordinators keep in touch with participants to let them know about competitions, prizes, Leaderboards etc. once the Challenge is live.

During the Step Challenges participants can follow TFI Smarter Travel on social media for regular updates and tips on the Challenge, and of course to see who’s in the lead!

Walktober Step Challenge

World Mental Health Day
2023-10-10 00:00 - 23:59
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health.

The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.

This is a wonderful opportunity for workplaces to engage in the conversation!

HSE

Mental Health Ireland

Aware

WHO

Deadline for CIPD Nominations extended
2023-10-27 00:00 - 23:59
CIPD has extended the deadline for nominations to Friday 27 October 2023.

These prestigious awards are an opportunity for companies and individuals to showcase their best work and valuable contribution to championing better work and working lives.

With stiff competition and their robust judging process, recipients of our awards are noted as having demonstrated excellence in their field. Each year the categories are reviewed and chosen to reflect current trends at the heart of the work of the people profession.

Entrants can read about each of the exciting categories and select the one(s) that best reflect their work and where they can provide evidence of impact. We have a helpful entry pack with details on how to enter and hints and tips from the judges.

Each year the volume and standard of entries continues to grow and we very much look forward to celebrating excellence in people management across the country at their wonderful ceremony on 23 February 2024!

Movember Prostrate Cancer Awareness Campaign
2023-11-01 00:00 - 2023-11-30 23:59
About 3,940 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in Ireland. This means that 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.

Although prostate cancer is common, it is very successfully treated for the majority and particularly when detected early.

Prostate cancer can be treated with active surveillance, external beam radiotherapy, hormone therapy, brachytherapy, surgery, chemotherapy and watchful waiting.

Marie Keating Foundation

Irish Cancer Society

International Men’s Day Webinar 2023 “Men Making a Difference”
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:15
As part of the ongoing series of Men’s Health Webinars from HSE Health and Wellbeing, they have another coming up celebrating International Men’s Day, this will be chaired by Lorcan Brennan from the Men’s Development Network and will feature men who became leading voices for health and wellbeing through their advocacy work. Join us to hear their motivation and learning from their work.

International Men's Health Day
2023-11-19 00:00 - 23:59
International Men’s Day encourages men to teach the boys in their lives the values, character and responsibilities of being a man. Mahatma Gandhi said, “We must become the change we seek.” It is only when we all, both men and women, lead by example that we will create a fair and safe society that allows everyone the opportunity to prosper.

Men’s Health Forum

International Men’s Day

Be Winter-Ready
2023-11-20 00:00 - 2024-01-31 23:59
The main message during the winter months is simple: Be Prepared, Stay Safe and Know here to find help when you need it. This pamphlet provides the key messages on winter safety from the Government of Ireland’s ‘whole of government’ Be Winter-Ready initiative. More detailed information from Government Departments and Agencies on how to be ready for winter is contained on our website.

Government of Ireland website

Be Winter-Ready pamphlet

HSE Vaping/E-Cigarettes - Get the Facts
2023-11-22 11:00 - 12:30
You are invited to register for our Vaping/E-cigarettes : Get the Facts webinar, taking place on November 22nd 11am-12.30 pm

The number of people who vape has increased significantly in Ireland in recent years. Data focused on 16 year olds, found 1-in-5 were using E-cigarettes in 2019 which is double what it was in 2015. More up-to-date Irish data is due to be published early next year. Based on these recent trends, we expect this will confirm a further increase in E-cigarette use among children and young people in Ireland. Adults’ usage has increased from just 3% in 2016 to 6% in 2022.

This is concerning as the longer-term health effects of vaping are uncertain at this time. During this webinar you will hear from experts about this important and emerging issue.

Get the Facts on:

Trends in smoking and vaping among adults, children and young people

Benefits and Risks of harm caused by vaping

Regulating to better protect people from the harms of vaping

The environmental impact of vaping

Support for parents, guardians and teachers to protect children and young people from the harms of vaping

We will also hear from young people who vape, why they started and how difficult it is to stop.

HSE Vaping Event

First Fortnight Mental Health Art & Culture Festival
2024-01-05 00:00 - 2024-01-14 23:59
Join First Fortnight this January for First Fortnight 2024 with events across art forms including poetry, music, textile art, and theatre.

First Fortnight is a charity that challenges mental health prejudice through arts and cultural action.

Festival Events

First Fortnight Website

Ireland Lights Up
2024-01-10 00:00 - 2024-02-28 23:59
The GAA’s popular ‘Ireland Lights Up’ initiative returns in January 2024 in partnership with RTE’s Operation Transformation, Get Ireland Walking and the Irish Life “My Life” app.

‘Ireland Lights Up’ encourages GAA clubs across the 32 counties to light up and bring communities together to walk and talk in a safe environment during the dark winter evenings. As ever, a club participating in Ireland Lights Up will be showcased each week on RTE’s Operation Transformation.

In 2023, over 1000 GAA clubs signed up for Ireland Lights Up helping tens of thousands of participants improve their physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Clubs also recruited over 29,600 walkers to participate in the ‘Every Steps Counts Challenge’ delivered through the ‘MyLife’ app, in partnership with the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs programme. Participants walked over 5,500,000 kms during the five-week challenge.

Registrations for the 2024 ‘Ireland Lights Up’ and ‘Every Step Counts’ MyLife Challenge opens today! Click here to register Ireland Lights Up & Every Step Counts Registration 2024. Ireland Lights Up commences on Wednesday, January 10th, to coincide with the broadcast of the second episode of Operation Transformation on RTE.

Ireland Lights Up Website

Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month
2024-02-01 00:00 - 2024-02-28 23:59
Oesophageal cancer is cancer of the food pipe. Almost 520 people are diagnosed with it in Ireland every year.

Oesophageal cancer develops when cells in the oesophagus change and grow in abnormal way.

Usually the tumour doesn’t cause symptoms at first, but as it grows it can cause difficulty with swallowing (dysphagia). This is because it narrows the oesophagus and makes food lodge or stick there. After that, it can be hard to swallow liquids.

Head to the Irish Cancer Society website to find out more.

Irish Cancer Society website

World Cancer Day
2024-02-04 00:00 - 23:59
World Cancer Day is an international health awareness day held each year. The day aims to empower individuals and populations to take action to reduce their cancer risk.

View the World Cancer Day and HSE websites for information about cancer and reducing your risk.

World Cancer Day website

HSE website

International Epilepsy Day
2024-02-12 00:00 - 23:59
International Epilepsy Day is an annual awareness-raising initiative organised by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE).

This #EpilepsyDay, we want to improve knowledge levels about epilepsy amongst all sectors of society by asking people with epilepsy and those who care for them to share their Epilepsy Journey.

Head to the World Epilepsy Day website or Epilepsy Ireland to find about more.

Epilepsy Ireland website

World Epilepsy Day website

National No Smoking Day
2024-02-14 00:00 - 23:59
There are lots of good reasons to stop smoking.

Smoking is bad for you. 1 in 2 smokers will die of a tobacco-related disease.

The health benefits of quitting start right away.

When you stop smoking, you:

reduce your risk of life-threatening diseases

protect your family from secondhand smoke

save money – use our savings calculator to find out how much

have better skin, teeth and hair

have nicer smelling clothes

improve the air quality in your home

will be a good role model for your family and friends

declutter your life and take back control of your daily routine

save time and energy – you will not have to think about when and where you can smoke

You will be amazed at the freedom you will feel when you quit.

The HSE can help you stop smoking. Our Quit Programme offers free support that is tailored to your needs. You can also sign up to a free, personalised Quit plan to help you stop smoking.

HSE Quit website

International Childhood Cancer Day
2024-02-15 00:00 - 23:59
International Childhood Cancer Day is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their families.

See the International Childhood Cancer Day website for more information.

International Childhood Cancer Day website

World Day of Social Justice
2024-02-20 00:00 - 23:59
Poverty and inequalities within and among countries are on the rise in many parts of the world. The economic and social crises of recent years have been exacerbated by the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters due to accelerating climate change, geopolitical tensions and armed conflicts. Beyond the human tragedies associated with them and their impact on the world of work, these crises have highlighted the interlinkages and dependencies of economies and societies around the world and shown the crucial need for concerted action to respond to them, at global, regional and national levels.

Find out more at the United Nations website.

World Day of Social Justice website

Eating Disorder Awareness Week
2024-02-26 00:00 - 2024-03-03 23:59
Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an international awareness event aimed at addressing the misunderstandings that surround anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and EDNOS.

See the Bodywhys website for more details.

Bodywhys website

Rare Disease Day
2024-02-29 00:00 - 23:59
Raising awareness and generating change for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease, their families and carers.

Share your colours and support Rare Disease Day. Find out more at their website.

Rare Disease Day website
