Seventh National Inpatient Experience Survey begins text invitations in Ireland (hiqa.ie)

• Text invitations for the seventh National Inpatient Experience Survey sent from May 27, 2026, to patients who stayed 24+ hours in a public hospital in May 2026.
• Survey covers 53 questions across 40 hospitals, with results to inform quality improvements.
• Over 66,000 participants since 2017; final report due late 2026.

"The National Care Experience Programme announced that text invitations for Ireland's seventh National Inpatient Experience Survey are being sent from May 27, 2026. The survey targets patients who spent 24+ hours in a public hospital during May 2026 across 40 hospitals. It includes 53 questions on care aspects, with results to be published in late 2026. Over 66,000 have participated since 2017, with past feedback informing quality improvements. The survey is a partnership between HIQA, HSE, and the Department of Health."