@Connect4Work

Promoting Attendance, Ability & Retention by supporting Health, Safety & Wellbeing at work. Maintain work, avoid absence, sometimes we all need a little help!

 Galway, Ireland
connect4work.ie
Joined December 2013
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The purpose of this guidance is to raise awareness around the identification of vulnerable workers in the workplace, and their occupational safety and health needs. More information here: hsa.ie/eng/publications_and_…
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📢 Have Your Say! Our 5-minute survey for families and supporters of adults with intellectual disabilities is LIVE! Your input shapes our 2026 pre-budget submission & discussions with ministers. Deadline: June 12th, 12 PM. Fill it out here: surveymonkey.com/r/BR767SL
An image with the text - Have your say! Survey for families and supporters of adults with intellectual disabilities.

ALT An image with the text - Have your say! Survey for families and supporters of adults with intellectual disabilities.

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PRESS RELEASE: Employers and outdoor workers urged to reduce skin cancer risk by prioritising sun safety ➡ hsa.ie/!MBYLJ2 #SunSmart @hseNCCP
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Replying to @roinnslainte
@roinnslainte and @NWCI are organising a listening forum on women's experiences of healthcare in Ireland, which may be of interest to disabled women. Further details below.
Department of Health
@roinnslainte13 Feb 2025
The Department of Health and the Women's Health Taskforce want to hear from women about their experiences of our healthcare services. Register your interest at ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner…
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🔔 Consultation reminder! We are carrying out a survey on developing a register of public sector websites & mobile apps for accessibility monitoring in 2025. @NDAIreland is the National Monitoring Body in Ireland for the EU Web Accessibility Directive. nda.ie/news/nda-survey-to-es…

NDA survey to establish a register of public sector websites and mobile apps for monitoring in 2025...

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🔍 Looking for a new opportunity in 2025? @NDAIreland are recruiting for: ➡️ Senior Design Advisor - Products, Services & Systems (AP) ➡️ Senior Digital Design Advisor (AP) ➡️ Communications Executive Officer Deadline: Friday, 7 February (5pm) nda.ie/news/we-are-recruitin…

We are recruiting - National Disability Authority

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National Consultation📢 The @_hea is currently undertaking a review of the HEA National Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Framework and has opened an online consultation. For more information on submitting feedback please visit - lnkd.in/e2E7vGXi
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Arthritis Ireland's new report, 'Counting the Cost of Arthritis', reveals 31% of respondents aged under 65 are unable to work due to arthritis. This not only negatively impacts finances but also takes a toll on emotional well-being. ow.ly/1vfL50U81kL
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⏰ Last Chance to Register! NISO seminar on Navigating Return To Work Planning For Absent Employees in conjunction with Connect4Work 📌Online via Zoom, 21 November 2024 Find out more here: niso.ie/product/return-to-wo… #ReturnToWork #WorkplaceSafety
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Mary Finn retweeted
VRA UK@UKVRA24 Oct 2024
This is for HR people but always useful to read. cipd.org/uk/knowledge/guides…

CIPD | Short-term absence: Guide for people professionals

Guide on managing short-term absence in the workplace

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We are looking for people with MS for a brief interview to learn about your diagnosis experience! See tweet below 👇
Chris Gilmartin@ChrisGSG16 Oct 2024
We want to improve how we diagnose people with MS! We're trying to avoid lumbar punctures. If you've been diagnosed with MS in the last 10 years, or know someone who has, get in touch! Let's improve care together! @BlancaDios @nikosevangelou3 @MegiClarke @chloechiengg
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I am seeking lecturers working in higher education who have experience of having a deaf student and a sign language interpreter in their classroom to participate in my study below. If you are interested, please DM me and I will send you more information. Reposts appreciated 🙂
Call for lecturers - seeking research participants. Research topic; "exploring effective working relationships and strategies for inclusion of deaf students in higher education". Eligibility criteria is 1) experience lecturing in higher education settings in Ireland 2) experience of having a single deaf student and sign language interpreters in your classroom. Commitment required is approx. 30 - 45 mins, through a one to one interview either face to face or online. For more information, please email caroline.mcgrotty2@mail.dcu.ie

ALT Call for lecturers - seeking research participants. Research topic; "exploring effective working relationships and strategies for inclusion of deaf students in higher education". Eligibility criteria is 1) experience lecturing in higher education settings in Ireland 2) experience of having a single deaf student and sign language interpreters in your classroom. Commitment required is approx. 30 - 45 mins, through a one to one interview either face to face or online. For more information, please email [email protected]

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Mary Finn retweeted
VRA UK@UKVRA9 Oct 2024
📊 30% disability employment gap and 14% pay gap—what’s next for UK disability employment policy? Join the conversation with leading expert, Professor Kim Hoque. Register now! eventbrite.co.uk/e/103875013…
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It was an honour to attend the world premier of Breaking Barriers - a film made by the Youth Access Group in Youth Work Ireland Galway. This group of inspiring activists are making positive changes to improve accessibility & challenge ableism. @AnneRabbitte @albertdolan_
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Mary Finn retweeted
VRA UK@UKVRA29 Aug 2024
Pursuing the Power of Nature in Health and Wellbeing Hawk and Heath will describe to you the history, science and techniques of Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, a nature therapy with amazing health and wellbeing benefits. Register here - eventbrite.co.uk/e/944879398…

Pursuing the Power of Nature in Health and Wellbeing

An introduction to the history, science and techniques of Forest Bathing.

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🚨 Reminder @NDAIreland are conducting research to evaluate the impact of the ending of the wardship system in Ireland and would like to speak to people who are Wards of Court or people who act as their Committees. For more information, please see nda.ie/justice-equality-and-…
This is a poster asking people who are Wards of Court and people who may act as their Committees to participate in our ongoing research project. For more information visit the NDA website, phone us at 087 671 2376 or email wardsresearch@nda.ie

ALT This is a poster asking people who are Wards of Court and people who may act as their Committees to participate in our ongoing research project. For more information visit the NDA website, phone us at 087 671 2376 or email [email protected]

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Mary Finn retweeted
VRA UK@UKVRA11 Jul 2024
TODAY: Lessons learnt from Fit Note research with Physiotherapists eventbrite.co.uk/e/928452505…
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Calling all of my disabled peers to complete this very short survey on how #accessibility can be improved in the #NightTimeEconomy. This includes, cinemas, theatres, shows, pubs, restaurants and public transport etc. The survey only takes 10 mins to do! irelandthinks.typeform.com/t…

Night Time Economy - Main Survey

Night Time Economy

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Our free webinar for employees who are struggling to sustain work due to fatigue or pain symptoms is fast approaching. Do book your place to learn from our expertise in this specialist area via our website events page.buff.ly/4asfLqC #events #fatigue #pain #work
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Children with intellectual disabilities, aged 9 - 17, in Ireland are invited take part in our research for @InclusionIre. We will have focus groups on Saturdays: 11/05/24 in Dublin & 25/05/24 in Galway. Contact us to find out more!
A maroon poster with Centre for Disability Law and Policy logo and Inclusion Ireland's logo. The poster is in Easy Read format with pictures in white boxes. The text reads - We are looking for children with intellectual disabilities to take part in our focus groups about advocacy. Who can take part? Children with intellectual disabilities aged between 9 and 17 who are living in Ireland can take part. When and where are the focus groups? We will have focus groups on Saturdays: 11th of May 2024 in Dublin and 25th of May 2024 in Galway. What will people taking part have to do? People taking part will have to come to a meeting and talk to us as part of a group. There will be one group for children aged from 9 to 12 years old and another for children from 13 to 17 years old. It's important that anyone who is interested can be involved or can find out more. We have information in EasyRead. Please tell us what. Contact emma.burns@universityofgalway.ie or 0860081153

ALT A maroon poster with Centre for Disability Law and Policy logo and Inclusion Ireland's logo. The poster is in Easy Read format with pictures in white boxes. The text reads - We are looking for children with intellectual disabilities to take part in our focus groups about advocacy. Who can take part? Children with intellectual disabilities aged between 9 and 17 who are living in Ireland can take part. When and where are the focus groups? We will have focus groups on Saturdays: 11th of May 2024 in Dublin and 25th of May 2024 in Galway. What will people taking part have to do? People taking part will have to come to a meeting and talk to us as part of a group. There will be one group for children aged from 9 to 12 years old and another for children from 13 to 17 years old. It's important that anyone who is interested can be involved or can find out more. We have information in EasyRead. Please tell us what. Contact [email protected] or 0860081153

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