Occupational

The role of the Garda Occupational Health Service is to provide advice on all work related issues with regard to health and wellbeing.

The Garda NationaL Health and Wellbeing Office has responsibility for strategy development, driving health and wellbeing agenda for AGS, stakeholders liaison, coordinating the engagement and contribution of all stakeholders in the wellbeing agenda, managing proposed wellbeing champions network and workplace health promotion resource.

When Stroke Strikes ACT F.A.S.T.  A Stroke is a medical emergency. CALL 112 or 999. F.A.S.T. stands for Face, Arms, Speech and Time.  This simple Acronym helps you recognise the main signs of stroke and reminds you what to next.

Lena by inspire also have an independent employee support hub that all Garda personnel have free access to.  

An Garda Síochána is pleased to announce that the Menopause in the Workplace Awareness Programme officially launched on 1st of September 2026. Developed by the Garda National Health & Wellbeing Office in partnership with Catherine O'Keeffe, The Wellness Warrior, and building on our own Menopause Guidance Document published in February 2023, the programme offers bite-sized online workshops via the AGS Portal, alongside in-person Menopause Cafés taking place in each region. The programme sits within the Your Health in the Workplace pillar of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2030, reflecting our continued commitment to supporting personnel through every phase of change. In-person Menopause Cafés A Menopause Café will be held in each region from September 2026, giving personnel the opportunity to connect, share experiences, and hear directly from Catherine O'Keeffe in an informal, supportive setting. The GNHWO is liaising with local groups to align these with events already planned in each area; dates, times and locations will be confirmed in each Region. The first one will take place this Tuesday, 15th September in Dublin Headquarters

AGS Menopause Guidance Document

You can access a series of videos on food planning and download a meal planning guide.

Menopause

An Garda Síochána and Lena (by Inspire) Wellbeing Partnership - The right support at the right time

An Garda Síochána is committed to supporting, protecting and promoting the health and wellbeing, welfare and safety of all Garda personnel.

As health and wellbeing needs evolve for An Garda Síochána personnel, we are pleased to announce the launch of a revised Health & Wellbeing Survey.