National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre (NPEC)
@npec-ucc.bsky.social
National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre #clinicalaudit #patientsafety #qualityimprovement #maternityservices #BehindtheAuditNumbers #Ireland
WE'RE HIRING! 📢
Research Support Officer - Clinical (1 year, full-time) Applications must be submitted online via UCC portal ore.ucc.ie by Friday 28th of November 2025.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Edel Manning, Project Manager, NPEC.
+353 (0) 21 420 5053
Email: e.manning@ucc.ie
Research Support Officer - Clinical (1 year, full-time) Applications must be submitted online via UCC portal ore.ucc.ie by Friday 28th of November 2025.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Edel Manning, Project Manager, NPEC.
+353 (0) 21 420 5053
Email: e.manning@ucc.ie
November 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
WE'RE HIRING! 📢
Research Support Officer - Clinical (1 year, full-time) Applications must be submitted online via UCC portal ore.ucc.ie by Friday 28th of November 2025.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Edel Manning, Project Manager, NPEC.
+353 (0) 21 420 5053
Email: e.manning@ucc.ie
Research Support Officer - Clinical (1 year, full-time) Applications must be submitted online via UCC portal ore.ucc.ie by Friday 28th of November 2025.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Edel Manning, Project Manager, NPEC.
+353 (0) 21 420 5053
Email: e.manning@ucc.ie
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new article in the EJOG. The study, led by Dr Charles Leahy, in collaboration with NPEC reflects a comprehensive analysis of national Caesarean Section trends and highlights key areas for targeted intervention.
authors.elsevier.com/a/1ltnZ14VD5...
authors.elsevier.com/a/1ltnZ14VD5...
October 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new article in the EJOG. The study, led by Dr Charles Leahy, in collaboration with NPEC reflects a comprehensive analysis of national Caesarean Section trends and highlights key areas for targeted intervention.
authors.elsevier.com/a/1ltnZ14VD5...
authors.elsevier.com/a/1ltnZ14VD5...
We acknowledge the families and babies represented in our work and are committed to learn from each case to guide improvements in care.
On Baby Loss Awareness Week, Services of Remembrance will be held across the country, offering families and staff a time to come together, reflect, and remember.🕯️
On Baby Loss Awareness Week, Services of Remembrance will be held across the country, offering families and staff a time to come together, reflect, and remember.🕯️
October 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We acknowledge the families and babies represented in our work and are committed to learn from each case to guide improvements in care.
On Baby Loss Awareness Week, Services of Remembrance will be held across the country, offering families and staff a time to come together, reflect, and remember.🕯️
On Baby Loss Awareness Week, Services of Remembrance will be held across the country, offering families and staff a time to come together, reflect, and remember.🕯️
This week marked #WorldPatientSafetyDay 2025 🌍 and we join @who.int in highlighting risks and solutions in neonatal and child health.
At NPEC, we’re committed to building safer systems, supporting well-informed families, and learning from every case. #PatientSafetyFromTheStart
At NPEC, we’re committed to building safer systems, supporting well-informed families, and learning from every case. #PatientSafetyFromTheStart
September 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This week marked #WorldPatientSafetyDay 2025 🌍 and we join @who.int in highlighting risks and solutions in neonatal and child health.
At NPEC, we’re committed to building safer systems, supporting well-informed families, and learning from every case. #PatientSafetyFromTheStart
At NPEC, we’re committed to building safer systems, supporting well-informed families, and learning from every case. #PatientSafetyFromTheStart
This week we launched the latest Perinatal Mortality Clinical Audit in Ireland Annual Report 2023.
Access the online full report on our website:
www.ucc.ie/en/npec/clin...
Access the online full report on our website:
www.ucc.ie/en/npec/clin...
September 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
This week we launched the latest Perinatal Mortality Clinical Audit in Ireland Annual Report 2023.
Access the online full report on our website:
www.ucc.ie/en/npec/clin...
Access the online full report on our website:
www.ucc.ie/en/npec/clin...
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🆕📄 Socioeconomic deprivation as a risk factor for stillbirth: a case-control study
✍️ Jessica Keane, Paul Corcoran, Sara Leitao, Joye McKernan, Edel Manning, @keelinodonoghue.bsky.social, Richard Greene
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@npec-ucc.bsky.social @infantcentreucc.bsky.social
✍️ Jessica Keane, Paul Corcoran, Sara Leitao, Joye McKernan, Edel Manning, @keelinodonoghue.bsky.social, Richard Greene
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@npec-ucc.bsky.social @infantcentreucc.bsky.social
Socioeconomic deprivation as a risk factor for stillbirth: a case-control study
Stillbirth is a devastating outcome for families. Identifying and addressing risk factors is of crucial importance. Level of deprivation has been link…
www.sciencedirect.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🆕📄 Socioeconomic deprivation as a risk factor for stillbirth: a case-control study
✍️ Jessica Keane, Paul Corcoran, Sara Leitao, Joye McKernan, Edel Manning, @keelinodonoghue.bsky.social, Richard Greene
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@npec-ucc.bsky.social @infantcentreucc.bsky.social
✍️ Jessica Keane, Paul Corcoran, Sara Leitao, Joye McKernan, Edel Manning, @keelinodonoghue.bsky.social, Richard Greene
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@npec-ucc.bsky.social @infantcentreucc.bsky.social
🎉 Congratulations to Imelda Fitzgerald who shared the process to develop a care pathway in maternity services at the South West Nursing & Midwifery Conference and won 🥇 for best poster presentation! A great collaboration with UCC Medicine and Health. 👏
#NPEC #Maternitycare #SWNMConf2025
#NPEC #Maternitycare #SWNMConf2025
September 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
🎉 Congratulations to Imelda Fitzgerald who shared the process to develop a care pathway in maternity services at the South West Nursing & Midwifery Conference and won 🥇 for best poster presentation! A great collaboration with UCC Medicine and Health. 👏
#NPEC #Maternitycare #SWNMConf2025
#NPEC #Maternitycare #SWNMConf2025
Proud moment for the NPEC this week! Dr. Orla Sheehan and Ms. Jessica Keane represented our team at the College of Medicine & Health Research Conference 2025 in UCC. 👏
Sharing research, shaping healthcare, making a difference!
Sharing research, shaping healthcare, making a difference!
September 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Proud moment for the NPEC this week! Dr. Orla Sheehan and Ms. Jessica Keane represented our team at the College of Medicine & Health Research Conference 2025 in UCC. 👏
Sharing research, shaping healthcare, making a difference!
Sharing research, shaping healthcare, making a difference!
📢 Have you used maternity services in Ireland in the last 5 years — or supported someone who has?
We invite you to take part in an anonymous survey on public and patient involvement in maternity clinical audits.
Survey: redcap.link/NPECPPI
We invite you to take part in an anonymous survey on public and patient involvement in maternity clinical audits.
Survey: redcap.link/NPECPPI
August 25, 2025 at 9:06 AM
📢 Have you used maternity services in Ireland in the last 5 years — or supported someone who has?
We invite you to take part in an anonymous survey on public and patient involvement in maternity clinical audits.
Survey: redcap.link/NPECPPI
We invite you to take part in an anonymous survey on public and patient involvement in maternity clinical audits.
Survey: redcap.link/NPECPPI
Today we are launching the Major Obstetric Haemorrhage Clinical Audit in Ireland report for the years 2021 and 2022.
Full report is now available on our website: ucc.ie/en/npec/clin...
#SMM #MajorObstetricHaemorrhage #behindthenumbers #maternalhealth
Full report is now available on our website: ucc.ie/en/npec/clin...
#SMM #MajorObstetricHaemorrhage #behindthenumbers #maternalhealth
July 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Today we are launching the Major Obstetric Haemorrhage Clinical Audit in Ireland report for the years 2021 and 2022.
Full report is now available on our website: ucc.ie/en/npec/clin...
#SMM #MajorObstetricHaemorrhage #behindthenumbers #maternalhealth
Full report is now available on our website: ucc.ie/en/npec/clin...
#SMM #MajorObstetricHaemorrhage #behindthenumbers #maternalhealth
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Key note speakers and conference delegates - Dr Andras Kolto, Prof. Peter McHugh, Prof. Philp Dodd, Prof. Colette Kelly, Prof. Martin O’Donnell, Prof Fiona Lyons, Prof. Kaye Wellings & Ruchika Mathur #hprc2025 #sexualhealthpromotion
@hselive.bsky.social @uniofgalway.bsky.social
@hselive.bsky.social @uniofgalway.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Key note speakers and conference delegates - Dr Andras Kolto, Prof. Peter McHugh, Prof. Philp Dodd, Prof. Colette Kelly, Prof. Martin O’Donnell, Prof Fiona Lyons, Prof. Kaye Wellings & Ruchika Mathur #hprc2025 #sexualhealthpromotion
@hselive.bsky.social @uniofgalway.bsky.social
@hselive.bsky.social @uniofgalway.bsky.social
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Fiona Lyons gave a great overview at #HPRC2025 of the HSE’s work in sexual health highlighting progress in STI prevention, free home testing, access to contraception, amongst other approaches. #SexualHealthPromotion
June 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Fiona Lyons gave a great overview at #HPRC2025 of the HSE’s work in sexual health highlighting progress in STI prevention, free home testing, access to contraception, amongst other approaches. #SexualHealthPromotion
Reposted by National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre (NPEC)
Great presentations by @maritahennessy.bsky.social, @lauralinehan.bsky.social and Zara Harnett at #HPRC2025 on the SPRING Project from @pregnancylossie.bsky.social. This project aims to develop teenage-friendly education resources on fertility and pregnancy loss. www.ucc.ie/en/pregnancy...
June 26, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Great presentations by @maritahennessy.bsky.social, @lauralinehan.bsky.social and Zara Harnett at #HPRC2025 on the SPRING Project from @pregnancylossie.bsky.social. This project aims to develop teenage-friendly education resources on fertility and pregnancy loss. www.ucc.ie/en/pregnancy...
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Dr Fiona Mansergh from the Department of Health sharing the new National Sexual Health Strategy at #HPRC2025. Great achievements so far like free contraception, national condom distribution, and access to termination of pregnancy services. #SexualHealthPromotion
June 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Dr Fiona Mansergh from the Department of Health sharing the new National Sexual Health Strategy at #HPRC2025. Great achievements so far like free contraception, national condom distribution, and access to termination of pregnancy services. #SexualHealthPromotion
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Really engaging talk by Kaye Wellings at #HPRC2025 on the evolution of sexual health policy and practice. A fascinating look at how much sexual health promotion has evolved and the challenges that remain. #SexualHealthPromotion
June 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Really engaging talk by Kaye Wellings at #HPRC2025 on the evolution of sexual health policy and practice. A fascinating look at how much sexual health promotion has evolved and the challenges that remain. #SexualHealthPromotion
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Professor Philip Dodd - Deputy Chief Medical Officer @roinnslainte.bsky.social - speaking at the opening of #HPRC2025 @galwayhprc.bsky.social
New sexual health strategy 2025-2035: www.gov.ie/en/healthy-i...
New sexual health strategy 2025-2035: www.gov.ie/en/healthy-i...
June 26, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Professor Philip Dodd - Deputy Chief Medical Officer @roinnslainte.bsky.social - speaking at the opening of #HPRC2025 @galwayhprc.bsky.social
New sexual health strategy 2025-2035: www.gov.ie/en/healthy-i...
New sexual health strategy 2025-2035: www.gov.ie/en/healthy-i...
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Delighted to be attending #HPRC2025 today representing @npec-ucc.bsky.social and alongside @pregnancylossie.bsky.social. Looking forward to the talks about #SexualHealthPromotion and its role in reproductive health.
June 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Delighted to be attending #HPRC2025 today representing @npec-ucc.bsky.social and alongside @pregnancylossie.bsky.social. Looking forward to the talks about #SexualHealthPromotion and its role in reproductive health.
Our colleague @escanuelatamara.bsky.social
is attending #HPRC2025 today alongside our colleagues from the Pregnancy Loss Research group. @pregnancylossie.bsky.social
Looking forward to a great day of learning about the work in #SexualHealthPromotion in Ireland.
is attending #HPRC2025 today alongside our colleagues from the Pregnancy Loss Research group. @pregnancylossie.bsky.social
Looking forward to a great day of learning about the work in #SexualHealthPromotion in Ireland.
🤩 CONFERENCE TOMORROW!
We are excited to meet to our more than 170 delegates and learn about the fascinating work in #SexualHealthPromotion in Ireland. Check the scientific programme and the Book of Abstracts: www.hprcconference.ie
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
#HPRC2025
We are excited to meet to our more than 170 delegates and learn about the fascinating work in #SexualHealthPromotion in Ireland. Check the scientific programme and the Book of Abstracts: www.hprcconference.ie
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
#HPRC2025
June 26, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Our colleague @escanuelatamara.bsky.social
is attending #HPRC2025 today alongside our colleagues from the Pregnancy Loss Research group. @pregnancylossie.bsky.social
Looking forward to a great day of learning about the work in #SexualHealthPromotion in Ireland.
is attending #HPRC2025 today alongside our colleagues from the Pregnancy Loss Research group. @pregnancylossie.bsky.social
Looking forward to a great day of learning about the work in #SexualHealthPromotion in Ireland.
Dr. Tamara Escanuela Sanchez speaking about the PARTICIPATE Project, national initiative led by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre.
Learn more about this project: www.ucc.ie/en/npec/get-...
#NPEC #Researchday25
Learn more about this project: www.ucc.ie/en/npec/get-...
#NPEC #Researchday25
June 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Dr. Tamara Escanuela Sanchez speaking about the PARTICIPATE Project, national initiative led by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre.
Learn more about this project: www.ucc.ie/en/npec/get-...
#NPEC #Researchday25
Learn more about this project: www.ucc.ie/en/npec/get-...
#NPEC #Researchday25
Dr. Orla Power presenting on the audit of manual removal of placental practices in the CUMH.
#NPEC #ResearchDay25
#NPEC #ResearchDay25
June 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Dr. Orla Power presenting on the audit of manual removal of placental practices in the CUMH.
#NPEC #ResearchDay25
#NPEC #ResearchDay25
Ms. Aine Cait Ni Cheallachain is giving a talk about the Knowledge and awareness of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and endometriosis among university students
#NPEC #ResearchDay25
#NPEC #ResearchDay25
June 16, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Ms. Aine Cait Ni Cheallachain is giving a talk about the Knowledge and awareness of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and endometriosis among university students
#NPEC #ResearchDay25
#NPEC #ResearchDay25
Ms. Sinead Marie Treacy who is currently in Malawi, Africa undertaking a 4 week medical placement presenting on new mothers' experiences and opinions of breastfeeding supports provided by hospital staff at CUMH.
#NPEC #ResearchDay25
#NPEC #ResearchDay25
June 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Ms. Sinead Marie Treacy who is currently in Malawi, Africa undertaking a 4 week medical placement presenting on new mothers' experiences and opinions of breastfeeding supports provided by hospital staff at CUMH.
#NPEC #ResearchDay25
#NPEC #ResearchDay25
Ms. Kayleigh Lacerda presenting now on the service User experiences in an early pregnancy unit in a tertiary Maternity Hospital in Ireland.
#NPEC #ResearchDay
#NPEC #ResearchDay
June 16, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Ms. Kayleigh Lacerda presenting now on the service User experiences in an early pregnancy unit in a tertiary Maternity Hospital in Ireland.
#NPEC #ResearchDay
#NPEC #ResearchDay
Kicking off our Research Day 2025 with Dr. Jill Mitchell presenting on the development of an Early Prediction Model for Mortality in Infants Undergoing Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neonatal Encephalopathy
#NPEC #ResearchDay2025
#NPEC #ResearchDay2025
June 16, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Kicking off our Research Day 2025 with Dr. Jill Mitchell presenting on the development of an Early Prediction Model for Mortality in Infants Undergoing Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neonatal Encephalopathy
#NPEC #ResearchDay2025
#NPEC #ResearchDay2025
#CAAW25 focuses on AI in clinical audit, we’re highlighting Prof. Richard Greene’s role on the oversight panel of Ireland’s Citizens’ Jury on AI in healthcare.
Read the full article here: www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
Read the full article here: www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
June 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#CAAW25 focuses on AI in clinical audit, we’re highlighting Prof. Richard Greene’s role on the oversight panel of Ireland’s Citizens’ Jury on AI in healthcare.
Read the full article here: www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
Read the full article here: www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...