Nominations are now open for the 2020 Brian O’Mahony Award for outstanding contribution to haemophilia care in Ireland. Nominations can be proposed only by members of the Society. Members of the current board or staff cannot be nominated. If you would like to nominate an individual who, in your opinion, has made a real difference …
During the Covid-19 pandemic arrangements in Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin have changed somewhat. Below is a brief outline of some changes you can expect to find; There is a security guard based at all public entrances to the hospital who will ask you the reason for attending. Only one parent can attend with their …
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Did you know children aged 2 to 12 can get the nasal flu vaccine for free? Influenza (flu) is a very infectious illness caused by the flu virus. Flu spreads easily and infects both children and adults. Children are more likely than adults to get severe complications of flu. Children who are sick with flu …
If you are relocating or studying abroad there is a lot to consider before you travel. Each country has their own rules and regulations that you must follow to ensure you receive equivalent healthcare to what you receive here in Ireland. Most countries cover emergency / urgent healthcare that is required while a person is …
Travelling or Studying Abroad? What You Need to Know…. Read More »
The Patient Advocacy Service is an independent, free and confidential service to assist people to make a complaint about the care they have experienced in public acute hospitals. Launched in 2019, it is funded directly by the Department of Health and developed by The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities, this new service is for …
The Long Acting Factor 9 (LAF9) study is being carried out in the National Coagulation Centre to assess the impact of switching from Benefix to Alprolix treatment for adults with severe haemophilia B. This study is investigating the clinical outcomes and personal experiences of people who switched treatment in 2017. As part of this study, …
The Irish Haemophilia Society would like to get your feedback and opinions or support and services during the pandemic. We\’ve compiled a short survey looking at Outreach, Publications, Social Media & Website, and Conferences, Events & Webinars The survey should take about 5 minutes of your time, and the information will go a long way …
Member Survey 2020: I.H.S. Services During The Pandemic – Have your say! Read More »
Continuing with our series of Webinars and Q&A Sessions, we have further meetings coming up on; Wednesday, November 11 @ 6PM: \’Covid-19 & Haemophilia\’ with Dr. Cedric Hermans This webinar has unfortunately been cancelled: Tuesday, November 17 @ 6pm: \’Coping During the Pandemic\’ with Dr. Patricia Byrne – We hope to rearranged for the near future …
