Research Matters

A blog from the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service

Research Matters

Research Matters

Health and Society Blog Archive

Here you will find an archive of Health and Society Blog articles published before 1 May 2022, divided into their relevant categories.

Children and Families

Community Relations

Culture and Sport

Equality

Health and Social Care

Allied Health Professions in Northern Ireland: Their role in reform of primary and community care

March 15, 2017

This article looks at the issues faced by Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in Northern Ireland in supporting patients in primary and community care. It sets out the groups that…

Mental health and illness in Northern Ireland (1): Overview – related strategy and reports

March 8, 2017

This article is the first in a series looking at mental health and illness in Northern Ireland, covering relevant reviews, policies, reports, services, treatments and access to these services….

Northern Ireland’s health crisis: can pharmacists relieve the pressure on GPs?

March 6, 2017

The growing pressure on primary healthcare services is reported in the media on an almost daily basis – a key reason being that people are living longer, often with…

Housing

Immigration

Third Sector

Welfare