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Department of Health Launches National Leadership & Management Education Initiative for Nursing Homes
Background LHP Skillnet is delighted to announce the launch of the Department of Health's Nursing Homes Leadership & Management Education Initiative, a new three-year national programme that will...
Masterclasses in Infection Prevention & Control 2026 (28 Sep 2026)
Enhancing Private Healthcare: Exclusive Live Online Masterclasses in Infection Prevention & Control In the ever-evolving landscape of private healthcare, staying ahead of best practices and regulatory requirements is essential....
Postgraduate Certificate in Residential Care Facility Management
European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) THIS LHP SKILLNET PROGRAMME IS CO-FUNDED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND, THE EUROPEAN UNION, AND NETWORK COMPANIES www.eufunds.ie Following on from...
Strengthening Infection Prevention and Control in Long-Term Care: Lessons from a Landmark Education Initiative
A Competency-Based Evaluation of a Postgraduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control (2020-2023) Lessons From a Landmark Initiative in Education Infection prevention and control (IPC) is one of the...
Research Report: A Standardised Induction Programme for Home Support Workers in Irish Home Care
A Standardised Induction Programme for Home Support Workers in Irish Home Care Launching Our New Research Report The Irish healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly. With one of the fastest...
Foundation Course in Gerontological Nursing (29 Sep 2026)
This 5-day programme is aimed at providing participants with the knowledge and skills required to care for older individuals in diverse healthcare settings. Successful completion earns a Foundation Certificate...
Department of Health Launches National Leadership & Management Education Initiative for Nursing Homes
Background LHP Skillnet is delighted to announce the launch of the Department of Health's Nursing Homes Leadership & Management Education Initiative, a new three-year national programme that will...
Postgraduate Certificate in Residential Care Facility Management
European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) THIS LHP SKILLNET PROGRAMME IS CO-FUNDED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND, THE EUROPEAN UNION, AND NETWORK COMPANIES www.eufunds.ie Following on from...
Strengthening Infection Prevention and Control in Long-Term Care: Lessons from a Landmark Education Initiative
A Competency-Based Evaluation of a Postgraduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control (2020-2023) Lessons From a Landmark Initiative in Education Infection prevention and control (IPC) is one of the...
Research Report: A Standardised Induction Programme for Home Support Workers in Irish Home Care
A Standardised Induction Programme for Home Support Workers in Irish Home Care Launching Our New Research Report The Irish healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly. With one of the fastest...
Key Updates to the Health Act: New Qualification Requirements for the Person In Charge
We have received numerous inquiries lately regarding management qualifications, especially about the required qualifications for the Person In Charge (PIC). In this blog post, we discuss what this means...
LHP Skillnet Partners with the Department of Health for Year Two of Gerontology Nursing Initiative
LHP Skillnet is proud to announce its continued collaboration with the Department of Health for the second year of this initiative, which was launched in 2024 to support private nursing...
Masterclasses in Infection Prevention & Control 2026 (28 Sep 2026)
Enhancing Private Healthcare: Exclusive Live Online Masterclasses in Infection Prevention & Control In the ever-evolving landscape of private healthcare, staying ahead of best practices and regulatory requirements is essential....
Foundation Course in Gerontological Nursing (29 Sep 2026)
This 5-day programme is aimed at providing participants with the knowledge and skills required to care for older individuals in diverse healthcare settings. Successful completion earns a Foundation Certificate...
The First 100 Days: Navigating Your Leadership Transition
For newly promoted nurse managers, the first 100 days in leadership hold key challenges and opportunities. Ask yourself: What are your own priorities and personal strengths as a leader?...
Leadership for Healthcare (QQI Level 6) (15 Oct 2026)
Our 6-day Leadership for Healthcare programme is tailored to address the particular challenges of leading people and organisations in the residential and home care sector. For this purpose, it...
Infection Prevention & Control for Nurses in Long-Term Residential Care (16 Sep 2026)
LHP Skillnet commissioned the RCSI Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery to develop this Infection Prevention & Control programme specifically for nurses working within Long-Term Residential Care Facilities (LTRCF). The...
UCD Professional Academy
University College Dublin is one of the largest, most established centres of learning in Ireland. Their UCD Professional Academy programme combines academic heritage with modern ambition to provide industry-leading...
Strengthening Infection Prevention and Control in Long-Term Care: Lessons from a Landmark Education Initiative
A Competency-Based Evaluation of a Postgraduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control (2020-2023) Lessons From a Landmark Initiative in Education Infection prevention and control (IPC) is one of the...
Research Report: A Standardised Induction Programme for Home Support Workers in Irish Home Care
A Standardised Induction Programme for Home Support Workers in Irish Home Care Launching Our New Research Report The Irish healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly. With one of the fastest...
White Paper: Advancing a Home Support Worker Career Pathway
White Paper: Advancing a Home Support Worker Career Pathway LHP Skillnet launched our first ever White Paper on “Advancing a Home Support Worker Career Pathway” on Tuesday 15th October in...
Research Report on DONs in the Long-Term Care Sector in Ireland
Directors of Nursing in the Long-Term Care Sector in Ireland Learning and Development Supports Required to Meet Challenges in Their Current Role LHP Skillnet are delighted to publish...
Green Paper on Home Support Workers
Green Paper: A Stakeholder Consultation on a Career Pathway for Ireland’s Home Support Workers This Green Paper emerges from conversations between LHP Skillnet and Home & Community Care Ireland...
Research Article in FrontHealthServ: Exploring a Career Pathway for Home Support Workers in Ireland
Exploring a career pathway for home support workers in Ireland: a systematic scoping review of the international evidence Article Publication in Frontiers in Health Services Our focus in LHP...
