The Irish Cancer Prevention Network (ICPN) are hosting their annual event for health and social care professionals covering ‘Cancer Prevention in Action: Research Findings and Health Promotion Successes’. The ICPN annual webinar takes place on Wednesday, 14th October 2026, 11:30am to 1pm. The event will consist of the following:
- Dr Dan Hazley, Research Manager, Ipsos B&A – Summary of key findings from the repeat of National Cancer Awareness & Attitudes Among the General Population
- Dr Breeda Neville, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, HSE NCCP – Reducing cancer risk: Radon
- Dr Patricia Fox, UCD, Mary Collins & Nancy Collins, Traveller Community Health Workers from Pavee Point’s Primary Health Care for Travellers Project – Cancer risk factors and barriers and enablers to cancer prevention among Travellers in Ireland
- Kathryn Meade, Senior Health Promotion Officer, National Screening Service ,Crystal Ward, Community Engagement Officer & Maggie Ward, Primary Health Care Worker, Ballyhoura Development CLG: East Limerick Traveller Project helps break down barriers to cervical screening
- Ann-Marie Lawlor, SHPIO-CP HSE Dublin and South East; Bernadette Mullins, SHPIO-CP HSE Mid-West; Edel Byrne, SHPIO-CP, HSE Dublin and Midlands – Case studies of the ongoing work of the Senior Health Promotion & Improvement Officers- Cancer Prevention
- Followed by Q&A with speakers
This webinar offers a unique opportunity for health and social care professionals to keep up to date with the latest research and initiatives in the area of cancer prevention; signpost to services and resources for their use and an opportunity to network with key stakeholders.
Register to watch live or receive a recording of the webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-z-nC-vNSIGB64Ql77HpAQ#/registration