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Published: 13 May 2026

Clinical Audit Awareness Week 2026

Clinical Audit Awareness Week 2026 (CAAW26) took place from Tuesday 2 June to Friday 5 June. The theme this year was:

The theme for this year was:

From Curiosity to Confidence

This theme reflects on the journey of clinical audit from:

  • asking questions about practice
  • identifying opportunities for improvement
  • building assurance, shared learning, and confidence in care delivery

HSE National Strategy for Clinical Audit 2026-2030

The week will also focus on the direction of the HSE National Strategy for Clinical Audit 2026-2030.

This will support services and staff to:

  • Build capability and confidence in clinical audit
  • Lead improvement through learning and evidence-informed practice
  • Connect teams through shared learning and collaboration
  • Improve quality, safety, and patient care across the health service
Schedule of events

Tuesday 2 June 2026

Webinar title

Welcome to Clinical Audit Awareness Week 2026 - Why Clinical Audit Matters

Watch Welcome to Clinical Audit Awareness Week 2026 - Why Clinical Audit Matters webinar (Video)


Wednesday 3 June 2026

Webinar title

Governance and Clinical Audit - Building Assurance Through Audit

Watch Governance and Clinical Audit - Building Assurance Through Audit webinar (Video)


Thursday 4 June 2026

Webinar title

Clinical Audit Education and QI in practice - Supporting Improvement and Learning

Watch Clinical Audit Education and QI in practice - Supporting Improvement and Learning webinar (Video)


Friday 5 June 2026

Webinar title

Local Audit Presentations - Sharing Improvement in Practice

Watch Local Audit Presentations - Sharing Improvement in Practice webinar (Video)

Resources for Clinical Audit Awareness week

Social media

Stay up to date on the week and share your celebrations with us on social media, using the hashtag #CAAW26.