October Members Conference 2021 :: The Closing Date for Bookings is Next Friday, September 17 ::
Our October Members Conference will take place over the weekend of October 15 to 17 2021 in Mount Wolseley Hotel in Co Carlow. The conference this year will be open to adults only.
As we have been unable to hold an in-person event since our AGM in 2020, we are expecting a lot of interest in this event. We would like to be in a position to accommodate as many members as possible, however, this may not be possible and will depend on public health guidelines at the time of this event.
Please also note the following:
To ensure the safety of all attendees and all members and also in line with Government Guidelines for indoor gatherings, it will be necessary for each attendee to provide evidence of their EU Digital Covid Certificate or HSE Vaccination Card on registration or in advance of attending this event. To protect ourselves and others, it is necessary that we adhere to all the public health behaviours that keep us and everyone else safe. These will be obvious at the event and will include hand hygiene, physical distancing, face coverings when indoors. If you are awaiting vaccination at time of registration, you may register to hold a place if available, but you will have to confirm you have been fully vaccinated and supply a copy of your EU Digital Covid Vaccination Certificate to the Society prior to the conference.
By signing up to attend this conference members must agree to our terms and conditions, as stated on the registration form. Members must also adhere to the hotel COVID-19 protocols for the duration of the conference by wearing face masks, engaging in social distancing and other precautions as required. You will find a copy of the hotels COVID-19 policy in this pack.
You must pay in full at the time of registration.
A two-night residential package is the only package available for this conference. We cannot take registrations for one night or as a day delegate.
There will be no registration desk on the Friday evening. All registration documents will be posted or emailed to members two weeks prior to the conference.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR BOOKINGS IS FRIDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 2021. If you would like to attend, we would advise registering as soon as possible as places may be strictly limited
Confirmation letters and registration packs will be sent out to everyone who has registered two weeks prior to the conference, as per your preference ticked on the registration form.
The deadline for our 2021 Grants Applications is fast approaching (Friday Sept 24)
The Society offers educational grants each year to people with haemophilia or related bleeding disorders, and/or their immediate family members who go on to do a post second level educational course.
The purpose of the grant is to offer financial support to students to assist them with the extra expenses involved with their studies.
For more info and links to apply, please click here.
Covid-19 Vaccination
Yesterday it was widely reported in the media that residents aged 65 years and older living in long term residential care facilities and people aged 80 years and older living in the community are set to receive a booster dose of an mRNA Covid-19 vaccine.
We believe this booster rollout will be expanded to other age groups in future so we thought it opportune to repeat the earlier advice for those with haemophilia or other inherited bleeding disorders who were preparing for vaccination.
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Precautions to be taken by people with inherited Bleeding disorders when receiving Covid-19 vaccination
Specific advice and precautions to be taken by those with inherited bleeding disorders when receiving the Covid-19 vaccine, which is an intramuscular injection have been previously set out by the National Coagulation Centre. They are as follows:
Today it has been announced that the vaccine programme has reached a major milestone as more than 90% of adults have now been fully immunised against the Covid-19 virus. Here is a reminder of the government's plan for reopening of society:
Upcoming Webinars
Continuing with our series of Webinars, we have further meetings coming up on;
Thursday, September 23 @ 6pm: An Update from CHI Crumlin
with Dr Beatrice Nolan
Wednesday, September 29 @ 6pm: Clinical Trials at the NCC in 2022
with Dr Niamh O Connell (Dr O Connell will also provide a brief update on services from the NCC)
To join us for this meeting, please use the link & meeting ID below:
If you plan to join, we would appreciate it if you could drop Barry an email at [email protected] to give us an idea of numbers.
FYI: We shall be recording the audio and slides from selected Webinars to make them available to those that cannot attend. Please be assured that only audio from speaker's presentations and not Q&As will be recorded. Attendees will not be identifiable on the recordings.
I.H.S. Summer Mag!
Our Summer Magazine is out now and comes packed with lots of interesting articles from members and staff, news and updates, reports and more.
We were delighted with the uptake of free family passes for Dublin Zoo and we hope all of you who did, have a great time and enjoy your visit.
We would love it if you sent us some photos of your trip so we can include in our e-Zine / magazine, please send them to us at [email protected]
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 you receive equivalent healthcare to what you receive here in Ireland.
Most countries cover emergency / urgent healthcare that is required while a person is visiting, in accordance with your health / travel insurance. However, this usually does not extend to regular haemophilia treatment and does not cover prophylaxis nor regular on demand therapy.
To help, our outreach co-ordinator Robert has designed a handy and informative infographic to outline all you need to know. You can check it out on our website.
My Buddy Cormac Education tool for children with haemophilia & their families
A clever education tool for children with haemophilia and their families has been created through an innovative collaboration involving students from the Creative Media Department of the Munster Technological University, Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin and the Irish Haemophilia Society.
My Buddy Cormac, an informative and positive awareness animation about haemophilia, focuses on the experience and challenges faced by children with the condition when treatment in hospital is required.
The story is told from the perspective of a child and it delivers an enlightening and creative take on events.
The animation and visual guide, which is aimed at children aged between eight and 12.
You can watch the animated video / read the accompanying guide on our website
Watch I.H.S. Webinars On Demand
We've been uploading recordings from our ongoing series of webinars so you catch up on the ones you've missed at your convenience
A sample of what we have uploaded so far;
Covid-19: An Update on Vaccines & Side Effects with Prof James O’ Donnell
Staying Healthy at Home: Physiotherapy and Exercise Groups with Sheila Roche, St. James’s Hospital
An Update on the National Coagulation Centre with Dr Niamh O’Connell (Oct)
Dental Care: The New Normal with Alison Dougall and Laura Parkinson
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Adolescent Girls with Dr Geraldine Connolly
Exercise and Physical Activity for Children with Paula Loughnane, Senior Physiotherapist at CHI Crumlin
Dental Care and Nose Bleeds in Children with Dr Kirsten Fitzgerald and Dr. John Russell
Gene Therapy Discussion with I.H.S. CEO Brian O'Mahony & EHC President, Declan Noone
The Role of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Haemophilia with Niamh Larkin, cANP
Just to remind you all, that the Hyde Square apartments will continue to be available for members and bookings will be taken as normal.
People with haemophilia or related bleeding disorders from outside of Dublin, when attending St. James’s Hospital or Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin for treatment, for a hospital appointment or for a review clinic.
An immediate family member, a spouse, a partner and/or child of the person with haemophilia or related bleeding disorder from outside Dublin, when attending St. James’s Hospital or Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin for treatment, for a hospital appointment or for a review clinic, or while a family member is an in-patient.
To make a booking, please contact us on 01 657 9900*.
