A stroke is a life-threatening medical condition.
The second you suspect a stroke is the second you dial 999 or 112.
Think F.A.S.T. Face, Arms, Speech, Time.
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The HSE provides public health and social care services to everyone living in Ireland. Not monitored 24/7. In an emergency dial 999.
- If you or your family feel unwell, consider all healthcare options so you can get the right care, from the right place.
00:00 - I gcás an-chuid gnáththinnis laethúla, amhail slaghdán, casacht nó scornach tinn, ní gá antaibheathach a ghlacadh agus is féidir iad a chóireáil sa bhaile. Faigh amach cén chaoi iad a chóireáil sa bhaile agus cathain ba cheart cabhair a lorg: bit.ly/4q1P83T
- If you or your family feel unwell, consider all healthcare options so you can get the right care, from the right place.
- Sticks and stones may break your bones, but we can help. You'll get specialist care at your nearest injury unit for recent injuries (less than 6 weeks old) that are not life-threatening and unlikely to need admission to hospital. Injury units can treat: ➡️ broken bones, sprains
00:00 - Going on holidays? Don't forget to apply for your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if you're travelling abroad. It covers you for free or reduced cost healthcare when you are on holiday, or on a short-term stay in Europe. You can also store your EHIC in the HSE Health App.
- Is gortuithe coitianta iad leonadh agus stangadh a bhaineann do na matáin agus do na ballnaisc. Cuidíonn na 4 chéim seo ar a dtugtar teiripe SOCA le hat a laghdú agus na gortuithe seo a chothú. 1. Scíth 2. Oighear 3. Comhbhrú 4. Ardú Foghlaim faoi na huaireanta ba cheart
- A lot of everyday illnesses like colds, coughs or sore throats don’t need an antibiotic and can be treated at home. Find out how you can treat them at home and when to get help: bit.ly/4pg271b
- Vitamin D plays an important role in keeping your bones and muscles healthy. Everyone in Ireland needs to take a vitamin D supplement, either all year or some of the year. The amount you need depends on your age, skin tone, your situation and the time of year:
- You can apply for a Drugs Payment Scheme (DPS) card if you or your family pay more than €80 a month for: ➡️ approved prescribed drugs and medicines ➡️ rental costs for a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine ➡️ rental costs for oxygen You can also store your DPS
- Tá réimse buntáistí agus scéimeanna ar fáil a chuideoidh le costais cúraim sláinte. Is féidir do chártaí a choimeád in Aip Shláinte FSS. Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil anseo: bit.ly/4sp5Ex6
- Stomach or tummy pains in pregnancy are very common and can happen at any time. Most of the time, they are nothing to worry about. But sometimes they can be a sign of something more serious. It is important to know what to look out for in each trimester and when to get help:
- HSE Ireland reposted
We're extremely busy again today, experiencing high call volume - mostly due to the icy weather conditions. Know your urgent care options. If you have an injury from a slip or fall in the cold please consider all available care options, including injury units, GP or pharmacy.