National policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines in development

National Guideline on Prevention of Oral Diseases in Adults

The group is tasked with providing expertise, strategic advice and support to scope and design strategies to embed prevention of oral disease effectively within health services in Ireland. The purpose is to develop national guidelines on the prevention of oral diseases in adults, including dental caries (tooth decay), periodontal (gum) diseases, dental trauma, tooth wear and oral cancer. The specific objectives are:

1. To identify and synthesise the best available evidence relating to the main adult oral diseases; including dental caries, periodontal diseases, oral cancer, dental trauma and tooth wear, drawing on scientific research, policy, service documentation and other relevant grey literature.
2. To identify the primary risk factors and protective factors for adult oral health at the individual and population level.
3. To outline evidence-informed approaches for oral disease prevention across the adult population including tailored considerations for groups at increased risk of poor oral health.

National Guideline

HSE National Oral Health Office (NOHO)

Email: nationaloralhealth@hse.ie

30/09/2026

HSE National School Vision Procedure

This procedure provides updated guidance to staff working in the School Health Programme on the approved procedure for school vision screening. The objective is to facilitate the safe and efficient delivery of the school vision screening service in primary schools.

National Procedure

National Healthy Childhood Programme School Vision Screening Development Group

Email: healthy.childhood@hse.ie

Q4 2026

National HSE Clinical Guideline for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)

National recommendations on the diagnosis, treatment and management of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis to increase understanding of ME and improve the quality of care for people living with ME, all ages and severities, in community and hospital services.

National Clinical Guideline

ME Clinical Guideline Steering Group. Sponsored by the National Clinical Director Integrated Care / Chief Clinical Officer. Governed through CCO Approval Process (CCO Forum)

Email: lead.integratedcare@hse.ie

Phase 1 (Presentation and Diagnosis) – mid 2026 (TBC),

Phase 2 (Treatment and Management) - TBC.

HSE National Records Management Archival Preservation Policy

HSE preserves historical records of archival value to protect Ireland’s healthcare heritage, provide access to historical information and safeguard individuals’ privacy, while enhancing understanding of Ireland’s social, economic, and healthcare history.

National Policy

HSE Historical Records Management Steering Committee, Culture and Risk Management

Email: cultureandrisk@hse.ie

28/02/2026

HSE National Guideline on the Management of Central Venous Catheter Dysfunction in Home Haemodialysis

This guideline is to provide a standardised approach to the management of central venous catheter (CVC) dysfunction and support those carrying out home haemodialysis to manage the CVC dysfunction and mitigate the need for acute hospital presentation.

National Guideline

National Renal - National Renal Home Therapies Forum
Email: renalhometherapies.uhl@hse.ie Contact: Jacqueline Flavin

TBC

HSE National Policy for Co-production of recovery focussed individual care plans in mental health

As part of the continuing work of the implementation of Sharing the Vision one of our work streams are in the development stages of  creating a national policy for Co-production within Mental Health Services

National Policy

HSE National Office of Mental Health Engagement & Recovery
fiona.mckernan@hse.ie

Q4 2026

National Breast Cancer Family History GP Referral Guideline

To provide a guidance to GPs on which people with a significant family history of breast cancer to refer to secondary care for further assessment of their level of risk

National Guideline

National Cancer Control Programme Breast Cancer Family History Primary Care Working Group
guidelines@cancercontrol.ie

TBC

National Clinical Guideline for the Imaging Surveillance of People with an Elevated Risk of Breast Cancer due to their Family History

National recommendations on what imaging surveillance should be provided to people who have an increased risk of developing breast cancer due to their family history

National Clinical Guideline

National Cancer Control Programme Breast Cancer Family History Surveillance Working Group
guidelines@cancercontrol.ie

TBC

National Lung Cancer GP Referral Guideline

To develop a new National Lung Cancer GP Referral Guideline and advise on the template of an accompanying eReferral form for GPs and inter- and intra-hospital referrals

National Clinical Guideline

National Cancer Control Programme - Lung Cancer GP Referral Guideline Development Group
guidelines@cancercontrol.ie

Q3 2026