Wellbeing Support Links

The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland > Wellbeing Support Links

College Supports

Designated Tutor within each Training Site	Training@coa.ie
Directors of Training: Contact Dr. Amy Donnelly & Dr. Jenny Porter	Training@coa.ie
Training Department: Contact Jennie Shiels	Training@coa.ie
Exams Department: Contact Ruth Flaherty	Exams@coa.ie
CAI Wellness Committee: Dr. Therese O’Connor	Training@coa.ie
Committee of Anaesthesiology Trainees: Contact Dr Paul Ryan	CAT@coa.ie

HSE Supports

General Practitioner	HIP Network
HSE Workplace Health and Wellbeing Unit – Contact Dr Lynda Sisson	HR.wellbeing@hse.ie
The Employee Assistance and Counselling Service (EACS)	EACS
Pieta House	www.pieta.ie or call 188 247 247
Samaritans	www.samaritans.org or call 01 116 123
Your Mental Health	www.yourmentalhealth.ie
Practitioner Health Matters	www.practitionerhealth.ie
NCHD Hub	healthservice.hse.ie
HSE EAP	healthservice.hse.ie (PDF file)

Association of Anaesthetists

Wellbeing & Supports: Information and advice on wellbeing for doctors from the Association of Anaesthetists please click here.

CAREhub

CAREhub, is an independent and confidential support service designed for medical students, doctors, and members of the public engaging with the Medical Council’s regulatory processes.

CAREhub offers:

24/7/365 access to trained counsellors for immediate, confidential wellbeing support.
A supportive, non-judgmental service focused on compassion, assistance, respect, and empathy.
Assurance of complete privacy – no personal or sensitive information is shared with the Medical Council, employers, or third parties.
Independence from the Medical Council, with no access to regulatory or personal files.

The goal is to provide a safe space for those navigating challenging situations, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way.

Click HERE to download a referral leaflet with more detailed information about CAREhub and how to access their services.

NCHD HUB Self-referral form

NCHD Hub Flyer