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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 6d

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.

🔗 cancer-code-europe.iarc.who.int

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.

cancer-code-europe.iarc.who.int

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 8d

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

www.independent.ie/irish-news/o...

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.

www.independent.ie

National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 9d

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.

National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 12d

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-...

#ChooseScreening

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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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 13d

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.

📖 tinyurl.com/breastcheck-...

#ChooseScreening #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 17d

🆕 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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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 18d

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-...

#ChooseScreening #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

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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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 19d

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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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 20d

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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

#ChooseScreening every time you're invited.

📖 tinyurl.com/breastcheck-...

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 23d

We want your breast screening experience with us to be clear, supportive and reassuring from start to finish.

In our latest blog, we explain your #BreastCheck journey and how we care for you from our welcome to your results: tinyurl.com/your-breastc...

#ChooseScreening
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

BreastCheck: Caring for you from our warm welcome to your results

We explain your journey with BreastCheck from our welcome to your results.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 24d

“I’m very grateful my cancer was found early, I attribute that solely to BreastCheck”.

"As far as I’m concerned, screening saved my life.”

Read Dympna's story and watch the full video: tinyurl.com/dympna-cremi...

#BreastCheck #ChooseScreening #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 25d

We're delighted to work with @ucc.ie to deliver a new post-graduate course in #mammography. It's an exciting new development for the mammography workforce in Ireland.

Good luck to all the students who started this week.

📖 tinyurl.com/BC-UCC-mammo...

#BreastCheck
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Graphic with HSE and BreastCheck logos announcing a new blog post. The text reads: “New blog post. BreastCheck and University College Cork collaborate to deliver Ireland’s only mammography course.” The design features curved shapes in purple and green.

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 26d

Catch up with our latest news:

⭐️ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
⭐️ #BreastCheck appointments added to HSE Health App
⭐️ 2025 HSE Patient & Public Partnership conference
⭐️ NSS and UCC collaborate to deliver new mammography course

➡️ tinyurl.com/nss-news-sep...

#ChooseScreening

News update from the National Screening Service – September 2025

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 26d

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Your first breast screening appointment is the start of your journey of care with #BreastCheck.

Read our blog about why it's so important and #choosescreening every time you're invited.

📖 tinyurl.com/breastcheck-...

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · Sep 23

On International Day of Sign Languages, read about our work with the Irish Deaf Society to produce videos about our screening programmes with Irish Sign Language, supporting Deaf people to #choosescreening.

📖 tinyurl.com/NSS-videos-ISL

#IWDP25

New videos with Irish Sign Language - supporting the Deaf community to choose screening

We’ve produced videos with Irish Sign Language (ISL) about our four screening programmes

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · Aug 28

Catch up with all our latest news:

⭐️ #BowelScreen - explaining age expansion
⭐️ #BreastCheck - how we manage invitations
⭐️ Screening features in inspiring cancer exhibition
⭐️ 2025 Irish Healthcare Awards shortlist

… ➡️ tinyurl.com/nss-news-aug...

#ChooseScreening

Latest news update from the National Screening Service – August 2025

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · Aug 21

📢 We’re looking for a Quality, Safety & Risk Manager to join our team.

Lead on quality, safety & patient-centred improvements across our four national screening programmes.

⏰ Apply by 4 September
👉 about.hse.ie/jobs/job-sea...

#ChooseScreening

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · Aug 15

From a jar of chocolate eggs to Tibetan singing bowls to gardening gloves – everyday objects tell inspiring stories about #screening in the #CancerRevolution exhibition.

Read about our exhibits and book your free tickets: tinyurl.com/BCR-exhibiti...

#ChooseScreening

National Screening Service showcases the power of screening in inspiring cancer care exhibition

We worked with three of our Patient and Public Partnership representatives to co-develop and share their inspiring personal stories in the Breakthrough Cancer Research exhibition: Cancer Revolution: S...

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · Aug 14

Three women. Three different experiences. One shared message – screening can save lives.

Read their powerful stories in the Cancer Revolution exhibition: tinyurl.com/BCR-exhibiti...

#ChooseScreening #CancerRevolution #BreakthroughCancerResearch

National Screening Service showcases the power of screening in inspiring cancer care exhibition

We worked with three of our Patient and Public Partnership representatives to co-develop and share their inspiring personal stories in the Breakthrough Cancer Research exhibition: Cancer Revolution: S...

tinyurl.com

National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · Aug 14

We were delighted to attend the opening of the Breakthrough Cancer Research 'Cancer Revolution' exhibition today with our PPP reps who share their inspiring #screening stories in the exhibit.

📅 15 Aug to 31 Oct
📍 St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre
👉 Free tickets: cancerrevolution.ie

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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · Aug 12

Join our #BreastCheck team in Dublin, and help us deliver high-quality, compassionate care to women attending breast screening.

Get all the information you need and apply now: www.rezoomo.com/job/83445/

#ChooseScreening

National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · Aug 11

We've added new resources to our website about the work we're doing to improve equity in screening and to break down barriers and help more people to access screening:

🟠 new videos
🟠 new publications
🟠 more projects

Take a look: www.hse.ie/equityinscreening

#ChooseScreening

National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · Aug 8

Great news 🎉

We've been shortlisted in 5 categories for the 2025 #IrishHealthcareAwards – from breast screening accreditation to international partnerships and education excellence...

...read more about our nominations: tinyurl.com/nss-2025-iha5

#ChooseScreening
@irishmedicaltimes.bsky.social

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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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · Aug 7

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ℹ️ PgC MIRS Mammography: www.ucc.ie/en/pcmirs/
ℹ️ PgD: www.ucc.ie/en/pdmirs/
ℹ️ MSc: www.ucc.ie/en/mscmir/

For more information email: [email protected]

#BreastCheck #Mammography #Radiographers #ChooseScreening

Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences | University College Cork

Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (MIRS) at UCC provides diagnostic radiographers, radiation therapists, etc with the knowledge and skills to embark on specialist practice.

www.ucc.ie

National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · Aug 7

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Are you working in breast imaging and are you interesting in gaining a Postgraduate Certificate | Diploma | Master's degree?

Applications are open for the Mammography course in @ucc.ie starting September 2025.

#BreastCheck #ChooseScreening

Links below with more info 👇

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