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AGM & Conference 2021
The Irish Haemophilia Society is delighted to announce a Virtual AGM & Conference 2021. The conference will take place March 1 – 4. The event is free to attend but

Evaluation of Homescanning App
The team at the National Coagulation Centre is committed to improving the quality of care for people with bleeding disorders. A questionnaire, designed with input from patient representatives from the

Brian O’Mahony Award 2020
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

What to Expect when Attending Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin
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

Flu Vaccine for Children
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

Travelling or Studying Abroad? What You Need to Know….
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

The Patient Advocacy Service
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,

The Long Acting Factor 9 (LAF9) study
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
Member Survey 2020: I.H.S. Services During The Pandemic – Have your say!
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