Georgina Cruise, National Manager with the Patient Advocacy Service, pictured here with Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, at the launch of the @medicalcouncilirl.bsky.social Medical Workforce Intelligence Report 2025 @roinnslainte.bsky.social www.medicalcouncil.ie/news-and-pub...

One of our Advocates recently received this feedback "Thank you for being at the meeting. I really appreciate all you've done to get us to this point. It's a situation my family never thought we would have to face. Thanks again for all your hard work and kindness. You gave our family a voice.”

One of our Advocates recently received this positive feedback "Thank you again for all of your guidance and support throughout this process. It has made a significant difference to me, and I genuinely appreciate having someone to help me navigate what has been a very overwhelming experience"

We were pleased to attend the launch of the Bodywhys Annual Report 2025. Launching the report, Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler TD, in her speech highlighted how the lived experience of the person is central to the development of mental health policy.

We are delighted to attend the launch of the Menta lHealth Reform pre-budget campaign, Invest in Hope. The need for independent advocacy has been highlghted throughout the morning, as well as meaningful participation of people with lived and living experience. #patientpartnership #mentalhealth

We are delighted to be at the National Refugee and Migrant Health Seminar in @unioflimerick.bsky.social today. Majo Rivas, Regional Manager with the Patient Advocacy Service, pictured on the right, will chair a session on Gender, Sexual and Reproductive Health. @roinnslainte.bsky.social

We are delighted to be part of this year's Patient Solutions Conference, November 3rd. The Patient Advocacy Service will have an information stand at the event's Patient Village. The event is hosted by @irishmedicaltimes.bsky.social and MIMS Ireland. Vist patientsolutions.ie/pasc2026/en/...

Always a busy weekend at the @CorkSummerShow! We were once again delighted to have an information stand at the event! Members of our Advocacy Team, pictured here, were on hand throughout the weekend to answer questions about the Patient Advocacy Service. Visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

We are delighted to be in Newcastle West's library today for a Community Information Session. One of our Advocates will be talking about the benefits of independent advocacy. Thank you to Limerick Libraries for welcoming us! For information, please visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

HSE Dublin and South East have several opportunities for patients, service users, carers and advocates interested in partnering with HSE services in the region Closing date is June 23rd Scan the QR code below Visit surveys.hse.ie/t/DublinAndS... Email Partnership.DublinSouthEast@hse.ie.

Two members of our Advocacy Team pictured at the Clare County Council and Age Friendly Ireland Community Information Afternoon, taking place in Ennistymon, Co Clare. We are delighted to share informaiton about our service! For more information please visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

Patient Partnership Opportunity! HSE Dublin & Midlands is setting up a Regional Partnership Council to represent the patient, service user and carer voice. Closing date is the 29th of June 2026. Scan the QR code below Visit www.hse.ie/dmlpatientcouncil Email Partnership.DublinMidlands@hse.ie

June is Pride Month! The Patient Advocacy Service are proud to have recently taken part in the LGBT Ireland Champion Training Programme. For more information on the programme, visit lgbt.ie/champions-pr... For more information on the Patient Advocacy Service, visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

The Caru Programme Network Events continued this week. Today's event took place at the Brehon Hotel in Kilarney. We are grateful for the opportunity to meet delegates and share information about advocacy. For information on the Patient Advocacy Service, visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

We were delighted to be invited to the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh today, where we provided a presentation to staff and had an information stand. A great opportunity to meet with staff and patients. For more information on the Patient Advocacy Service, visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

Research participants needed The Medical Device Design Group at @ucddublin.bsky.social are conducting research on complications and revision surgeries associated with spinal fusion procedures Scan the QR Code or click on this link for the survey forms.office.com/pages/respon... www.ucd.ie/mdd/

Two of our Advocacy Team members pictured at today's Caru Programme event which is taking place at the Ardlauin Hotel in Galway. Our Team will be on hand today to share information about our service, with a selection of information leaflets, including our new Easy Read Information Leaflets.

The @dlrcc.bsky.social Age Friendly Magazine 2026 recently launched and we are delighted to be featured in this year's publication - page 54! The magazine showcases services and Age Friendly opportunities available to older persons. Click here to find out more www.dlrcoco.ie/news/general...

Thank you to the Caru Programme for including the Patient Advocacy Service in their Network Events, taking place around the country at the moment. A great opportunity to share information about our Service with nursing home staff Visit caru.ie/caru-events/ for further information

We are delighted to be part of Glin Library's Community Information Session today. A member of our Advocacy Team will be sharing information about our Service and the benefits of independent advocacy. For information on the Patient Advocacy Service, please visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

The Patient Advocacy Service recently launched new Easy Read Information Leaflets for nursing home residents. The video below provides information on the leaflets, explaining how they will increase support to residents in Public and Private Nursing Homes www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

Members of our Advocacy Team pictured at the National Women and Infants Health Programme's Midwifery Conference, which takes place in Athlone today. We look forward to meeting delegates and sharing information about our Service. www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

We are delighted to be part of the Engaging Dementia International Dementia Conference! We have a stand at the event, with information about our Service, including our new Easy Read Leaflets! For further information on the Patient Advocacy Service, please visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

The Patient Advocacy Service today launch our new Easy Read Information Leaflets for nursing home residents. This video below provides information on the new leaflets and explains how they will increase support to residents in public and private nursing homes.

We are delighted to be part of Adare Library's Community Information Session today. We will be attending several Limerick Library Community Information Sessions in the coming weeks. We hope to see you! For information on the Patient Advocacy Service, please visit www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

Patient Partnership Opportunity! HSE South West is setting up a Patient and Service User Partnership Council to represent the patient, service user and carer voice. Scan the QR code below for further information. Or visit www.hse.ie/patientcouncil Or email partnership.southwest@hse.ie

Positive feedback to end the week! “My Advocate made sure I had all the information I needed and kept me informed. They gave me a lot of time and were very patient and understanding. My Advocate put a lot of time and work into helping me with my complaints. I felt I had a voice and was heard.”

This morning on Connemara FM Georgina Cruise, National Manager with the Patient Advocacy Service will be chatting about our Service and also about the recent launch of our Casebook 2025. Tune in @ 11.05am www.connemarafm.com

We are delighted to be at the Laois County Council and Age Friendly Ireland Live Well Expo at the Midlands Park Hotel, Co. Laois. Pictured here are two members of our Advocacy Team beside our information stand. Stop by for a chat and learn about our service. www.patientadvocacyservice.ie

We are delighted to be part of the AkiDwa Health Fair Summit, which takes place at the Imperial Hotel in Louth. Stop by our stand to meet with our Advocacy Team and find out how the Patient Advocacy Service might be able to support you.