Louisa Power (@louisapower) 's Twitter Profile
Louisa Power

@louisapower

Pharmacist-worked in 🇮🇪 & 🇬🇧 (public & private hospitals) now Medication Safety Specialist Pharmacist - HSE NQPSD. Views my own

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National Ambulance Service 🇮🇪🚑 (@ambulancenas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Venous ThromboEmbolism (VTE) is an uncommon presentation in a prehospital setting, but the most common preventable cause of in-hospital death. The ability to recognise VTE symptoms may be the difference between life and death for a patient. Watch: bit.ly/433QD7s

Venous ThromboEmbolism (VTE) is an uncommon presentation in a prehospital setting, but the most common preventable cause of in-hospital death. 

The ability to recognise VTE symptoms may be the difference between life and death for a patient.

Watch: bit.ly/433QD7s
NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre (@irelandnpic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Codeine is a potent painkiller that is associated with dose related toxicity. Mild toxicity can result in stomach upset, anxiety and agitation. With severe toxicity there can be miosis, drowsiness and respiratory depression. Healthcare Line: 01 809 2566 Public Line: 01 809 2166

Codeine is a potent painkiller that is associated with dose related toxicity. Mild toxicity can result in stomach upset, anxiety and agitation. With severe toxicity there can be miosis, drowsiness and respiratory depression.
Healthcare Line: 01 809 2566
Public Line: 01 809 2166
HSE Ireland (@hselive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

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
NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre (@irelandnpic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Poison prevention tips · Keep medicines out of reach and sight of children · Use products with child-resistant caps (these caps are not childproof) · Keep products in their original containers · Use locks on cupboards · Read medicine labels carefully · Always close lids

Poison prevention tips
· Keep medicines out of reach and sight of children
· Use products with child-resistant caps (these caps are not childproof)
· Keep products in their original containers
· Use locks on cupboards
· Read medicine labels carefully
· Always close lids
Trinity Centre for Ageing & ID (@ageingwithid) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🕒 Still Time to Apply – Deadline Extended to 21st July! 🔍We’re Hiring: Field Researchers – IDS-TILDA Research Project 🔍 Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults with an intellectual disability? The Intellectual Disability Supplement to the

🕒 Still Time to Apply – Deadline Extended to 21st July!

🔍We’re Hiring: Field Researchers – IDS-TILDA Research Project 🔍

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults with an intellectual disability?

The Intellectual Disability Supplement to the
NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre (@irelandnpic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hazard symbols/pictograms tell us about the harms associated with chemicals; personal & environmental. Classification, Labelling & Packaging (CLP) hazard pictograms are diamond shaped with a red border & white background. Learn more here 👇 echa.europa.eu/regulations/cl… European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺

Hazard symbols/pictograms tell us about the harms associated with chemicals; personal & environmental. Classification, Labelling & Packaging (CLP) hazard pictograms are diamond shaped with a red border & white background. Learn more here 👇
echa.europa.eu/regulations/cl… 
<a href="/EU_ECHA/">European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺</a>
PSI (@psiregulator) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is a useful resource that can be used to support you taking medicines safely. If you're unsure, always consult a pharmacist or doctor for advice before taking any medication, or giving it to others. #patientsafety

HSE Ireland (@hselive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The HSE Health App includes digital versions of your health cards. A safe and secure way to always have them at hand. Download it now. App store: bit.ly/41nqOz4 Google play: bit.ly/4ilbAkQ

The HSE Health App includes digital versions of your health cards. A safe and secure way to always have them at hand. Download it now.

App store: bit.ly/41nqOz4
Google play: bit.ly/4ilbAkQ
HSE Ireland (@hselive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Corporate Plan 2025 to 2027 was launched today. The plan sets out a clear path to improve access, patient experience and health outcomes across our health and social care services. The 6 health regions under Sláintecare will help us transform our services and make sure

PSI (@psiregulator) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The PSI Summer Newsletter is out! We share changes we're advancing for pharmacy practice and invite feedback to public consultations about pharmacist prescribing for the Common Conditions Service and a delineated operating model for pharmacy. Read more: bit.ly/PSInewsletterj…

The PSI Summer Newsletter is out! We share changes we're advancing for pharmacy practice and invite feedback to public consultations about pharmacist prescribing for the Common Conditions Service and a delineated operating model for pharmacy. Read more: bit.ly/PSInewsletterj…
HSE Ireland (@hselive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The HSE Health App allows you to securely store a digital list of your self-declared medication. Really useful to have for pharmacy or hospital visits. Download it here: App store: bit.ly/41nqOz4 Google play: bit.ly/4ilbAkQ

The HSE Health App allows you to securely store a digital list of your self-declared medication. Really useful to have for pharmacy or hospital visits. 

Download it here: 
App store: bit.ly/41nqOz4
Google play: bit.ly/4ilbAkQ
Irish Pharmacy Union (@irishpharmacy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Safe Pharmacy service offers support to all those experiencing domestic abuse or coercive control. Access domestic violence support services through the use of a safe phone, in a safe place, in your community pharmacy. Look for the Safe Pharmacy sign to get support. You are

The Safe Pharmacy service offers support to all those experiencing domestic abuse or coercive control. Access domestic violence support services through the use of a safe phone, in a safe place, in your community pharmacy.

Look for the Safe Pharmacy sign to get support. You are
Ciara Kirke (@ciarakirke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Medicines lists for you to complete also available in leaflets in English on hse.ie/eng/about/who/… or request free copies from healthpromotion.ie Translated leaflets to 52 languages available under Resources heading on hse.ie/safermeds

HSE Ireland (@hselive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The National Maternity Experience Survey will close on 18 July 2025. If you received an invitation to participate in the survey, we would love to hear from you. Your answers will help us identify what works well and what can be improved in maternity care. For more information,

The National Maternity Experience Survey will close on 18 July 2025. If you received an invitation to participate in the survey, we would love to hear from you. Your answers will help us identify what works well and what can be improved in maternity care.

For more information,
HSE Ireland (@hselive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Make sure to protect you and your children’s skin from the sun while getting the health benefits of being active outdoors”. GAA player Mathew talks about the importance of protecting your skin by following the #SunSmart 5s. Find out more: bit.ly/468fAT8 @offcialGAA

NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre (@irelandnpic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Small toy parts can pose a choking hazard especially for young children who put things in their mouths. Watch out for parts that are sharp, magnetic or detach/break easily. Call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre for advice if needed.

Small toy parts can pose a choking hazard especially for young children who put things in their mouths. Watch out for parts that are sharp, magnetic or detach/break easily. Call <a href="/IrelandNpic/">NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre</a> for advice if needed.
HSE Ireland (@hselive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Find information about medicines including their uses, when to take them and their side effects in our Medicines A to Z guide. You can keep a list of the medicines you take or use in the HSE Health App: bit.ly/40dICwJ

Find information about medicines including their uses, when to take them and their side effects in our Medicines A to Z guide. 

You can keep a list of the medicines you take or use in the HSE Health App: bit.ly/40dICwJ
National Ambulance Service 🇮🇪🚑 (@ambulancenas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

WATCH: "The signs and symptoms of sepsis are high fever, racing heart rate, chills, confusion or rapid breathing." Cathal O'Donnell, Clinical Director of NAS, shares advice on sign sto watch out for and when to seek medical attention.