The seventh National Inpatient Experience Survey took place in 2026. People who spent more than 24 hours in hospital and were discharged during the month of May received an invitation to take part in the survey, to share their experiences of hospital care.
The survey closed on 24 July 2026.
The findings of the survey will be published at the end of 2026.
All 40 public hospitals from six HSE health regions participate in the National Inpatient Experience Survey. Click below to find out more.
The National Inpatient Experience Survey contains 53 questions, which have been determined following a rigorous selection process. Click below to learn more about what is involved in conducting the survey and to view the questionnaire.
Read our frequently asked questions or contact the survey team.
The timeline below describes the four most important phases in the National Inpatient Experience Survey cycle.
All patients aged 16 years or older, who spent 24 hours or more in a public hospital and were discharged in May 2026 were invited to participate.
All eligible people received an SMS text message or postal invite in May, June or July 2026. The SMS text message contained a link to the online survey. People could also request a paper copy of the survey at any stage during the survey period.
The survey closed in July 2026. The results were then analysed and the reports prepared for publication.
Reports are published in December 2026. Click on this link to see previous results. Survey findings are published on yourexperience.ie.
The HSE and individual hospitals respond to the survey results by developing hospital initiatives.
All patients aged 16 years or older, who spent 24 hours or more in a public hospital and were discharged in May 2026 were invited to participate.
All eligible people received an SMS text message or postal invite in May, June or July 2026. The SMS text message contained a link to the online survey. People could also request a paper copy of the survey at any stage during the survey period.
The survey closed in July 2026. The results were then analysed and the reports prepared for publication.
Reports are published in December 2026. Click on this link to see previous results. Survey findings are published on yourexperience.ie.
The HSE and individual hospitals respond to the survey results by developing hospital initiatives.