HSE Prevention Programmes (CDM, PP, OCF) - Tips for GPs

Registration is now open for The 2026 IGNITE Network of Trainees Conference taking place on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th November, at Johnstown Estate. Links:

• Programme
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Participants

• Dr David McConaghy, Prevention Lead, Irish College of GPs
• Dr Eamonn O’Shea, Cardiovascular Lead, Irish College of GPs
• Dr John Maher, GP - Host

Summary

The HSE Structured Chronic Disease Management Programme in General Practice was launched in January 2020 has been a major success to date, as highlighted by the recently published HSE Third Report of the Structured CDM Treatment Programme, with data comparing favourably to our UK and European peers.

David and Eamonn review some of the highlights from the recent report, including significant reductions in A&E attendance, hospital admissions, and out-of-hours co-op attendance.

Turning to clinical practice, they provide guidance around how to get started with the Opportunistic Case Finding and Annual Prevention Programmes for larger and smaller practices, and share tips on how to improve efficiencies in identifying and retaining patients, and streamlining review of those participating in the three programmes.

David and Eamonn also highlight the importance of early diagnosis in general practice, and the value of structured reviews in increasing uptake of preventive measures such as vaccinations.

Links

• Structured Chronic Disease Management Programme in General Practice – HSE, 2025
• Irish College of GPs: Chronic Disease Management Clinical Hub

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