How the hell did we get blessed with Mawdsley and Adeleke in the same generation it's nuts

Congratulations U12 Relay team on being crowned National Champions today in Athlone @MoyneAC Fantastic achievement for the girls, coaches and club 👏

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has indicated Ireland will not be getting involved in the US plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz. It comes as a number of European countries have also ruled out taking up Donald Trump's idea. thejournal.ie/strait-of-horm…

🧵1/ Today is International HPV Awareness Day. HPV (human papillomavirus) is a common virus. There are over 100 types. Some high-risk types can cause cancers of the cervix, penis, anus, vulva, vagina and throat. They can also cause genital warts. #HPVawarenessDay

“Irish Heart Attack Audit 2024 61% received timely primary PCI” stressing the importance of dialling 999 once heart attack symptoms occur @noca_irl ‘Every minute counts’

“Working to achieve excellent healthcare for Ireland, shaped by reliable data” @noca_irl acknowledging the importance of Patient & Public Partnership 👏 #noca2026

Join us on #CervicalCancerPrevention week for this free webinar with Dr @SarahFitzWiMIN 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…

Delirium develops over hours/days, dementia over months/years. "Dad was fine yesterday, today he's a different person" = think delirium, not dementia progression.

Please re-Tweet for all who strive to live fully with dementia and all who offer support. #Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #ENDALZ #quote

Explain delirium in accessible terms: "The brain isn't processing information normally right now." This helps families understand why repeating basics about what is going on, as well as being reassuring over and over again, can help the person experiencing #delirium.

Published in the Irish Times six years ago. I always think of this letter at this time of year. So moving.

🧠⚕️ Treating delirium is complex. ♥️ But always remember that there is a person in front of you who is suffering & needs warmth, gentleness & skilled interaction. 🪢 Thinking about delirium treatment as both brain care & mind care is essential. #delirium #acutecare

Flu and COVID vaccines are safe, effective and free for many people. For more information speak to your GP or pharmacist or visit hse.ie/services/find-a-vacci…

Dr Colm Henry CCO HSE said To ensure older adults receive safe effective and dignified care - What Matters, Medications Mind & Mobility, will support every older person to receive high quality, coordinated care across all settings, home & community services to hospital & rehab

Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of bringing together our NOCA Patient & Public Involvement (PPI) Representatives for an afternoon of connection, reflection and collaboration. We now have a community of 30 PPI representatives, supporting NOCA’s portfolio of audits and registries and representing 17 advocacy organisations across Ireland. The atmosphere in the room was genuinely uplifting - open, warm, honest and deeply collaborative. The conversations will play a central role in shaping how we enhance involvement, strengthen quality improvement, and refine the development of our next strategy. We celebrated the inclusion of patient stories across seven national reports this year, the growing visibility of patient voice at eight NOCA events, and the incredible contributions our PPI group has made across committees, advisory groups, focus groups and co-design work. The energy and commitment shown reaffirmed something we hold strongly: PPI is not a tokenistic exercise - it is a vital part of how we deliver audits that matter, drive improvement, and keep patients at the centre. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, contributed and created such a positive space. It’s a privilege to work alongside such a dedicated group, and we look forward to all we will achieve together in 2026.

Please re-Tweet to raise awareness about these 6 strategies to prevent delirium in older adults (image by @RGPToronto via @EDA_delirium) #geriatrics #delirium #Alzheimers #dementia

"Although I have no doubts whatsoever that the care I received was of the highest order, I still feel today that my #delirium was seen as an acceptable side effect of my illness and treatment."

𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗔 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. 🔗 noca.ie/documents/ihfd-natio… The report presents data on on 4,294 patients admitted with hip fracture across 16 hospitals in Ireland. This year’s most notable gain is in timely admission from the emergency department: 36% of patients were admitted to a ward or theatre within four hours, a seven-point improvement on 2023. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: - 77% of patients received surgery within 48 hours. - 86% were reviewed by a geriatrician or advanced nurse practitioner. - 87% received a specialist falls assessment. - 90% underwent a bone-health assessment. - 84% received a pre-operative nerve block for pain management. - 85% were mobilised by a physiotherapist on the day of, or day after, surgery. - <1% had a documented surgical site infection. - Ten hospitals are now collecting follow-up data on 30-day mobility, quality of life and one-year mortality. Thank you to the clinical teams, Audit Coordinators and hospital staff who continue to prioritise high-quality audit and improvement work in hip fracture care. #IHFD2025 #HipFracture

Great to meet @darconn at @eu2025dk high level conference on #AMR and discuss important role #pharmacists have in our latest #OneHealth national plan #iNAP3